2003 Subaru Forester (SJ) — Repair Solution

2.5L EJ251 4cyl 16v SOHC MPFI Petrol · Check Engine Light / MIL - On · Engine

Subaru Forester (SJ) Check Engine Light / MIL - On Engine Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: Subaru
Model: Forester (SJ)
Year: 2003
Engine: 2.5L EJ251 4cyl 16v SOHC MPFI Petrol
Kilometres: 250,000
Area: Engine
Category: Check Engine Light / MIL - On

Customer Complaint

Check engine light on. Customer had recently replaced the alternator.

Problem Summary

Confirmed the Check engine light was on.

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Fault Description

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Quick Facts

CodeSUBSJ03116
Vehicle2003 Subaru Forester (SJ)
Engine2.5L EJ251 4cyl 16v SOHC MPFI Petrol
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
SolutionMembers Only

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