CEL recall for '01s
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CEL recall for '01s
Anybody else get notification of the recall for the O2 sensor thing yet? I heard about it on the My.Subaru.Com page first, got the letter not long ago. Haven't gotten around to making my appointment yet, just wondering if anyone else has had theirs done.
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Re: CEL recall for '01s
Originally posted by BAN SUVS
Anybody else get notification of the recall for the O2 sensor thing yet? I heard about it on the My.Subaru.Com page first, got the letter not long ago. Haven't gotten around to making my appointment yet, just wondering if anyone else has had theirs done.
Anybody else get notification of the recall for the O2 sensor thing yet? I heard about it on the My.Subaru.Com page first, got the letter not long ago. Haven't gotten around to making my appointment yet, just wondering if anyone else has had theirs done.
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Originally posted by 25RS 2NV
that is bull****! Myne blew two weeks ago and they were gonna charge me like 300 for the freaking thing. good thing i had a extended warrenty to cover it.
Erik
that is bull****! Myne blew two weeks ago and they were gonna charge me like 300 for the freaking thing. good thing i had a extended warrenty to cover it.
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Re: Re: CEL recall for '01s
Originally posted by Wheels
Wait keep the letter. You have no limit as I know of when it has to go in. So even if you keep it 3 years and it blows out of warranty it is still covered.
Wait keep the letter. You have no limit as I know of when it has to go in. So even if you keep it 3 years and it blows out of warranty it is still covered.
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I have had the ECU reprogrammed on the the family Legacy GT wagon. It is not a big thing, they just plug in a module and it uploads new data for the ECU. All the new software does is just change the set value of the O2 sensor to have a higher level when it reads the O2. The recall doesn't do anything. But no matter what the dealer should not be able to charge you for that part if is in a campaign recall.
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Originally posted by dRu888
i did mine...took like maybe 2 hours for them to do it
...some people even reported power gains...=/
i did mine...took like maybe 2 hours for them to do it
...some people even reported power gains...=/
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Are you talking about the ECU reflashing, or is there a recall on the 02 sensor itself? I had the relfashing done already (stupid DMV wouldn't let me register cause it's supposedly emissions related). No big deal. But I haven't heard anything aobut an 02 sensor, yet.
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Yup, I got mine a few months ago. Try putting your vin# in carfax.com, to see if your vin falls under the recall....
on a side note, since this is an emissions related recall, you won't be able to register your car next time registration is due, that is, if you live in the People's Republic of California.
on a side note, since this is an emissions related recall, you won't be able to register your car next time registration is due, that is, if you live in the People's Republic of California.
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Tell me about it. It just sucks to have a car in California (besides the wether being so nice). They cashed my check and never bothered to notify me that I needed this done. I finally checked with DMV a month later when I didn't recieve my stickers.
Anyway, the reflashing was no big deal. Only took around an hour, as long as your dealership isn't overpacked with service crap.
Anyway, the reflashing was no big deal. Only took around an hour, as long as your dealership isn't overpacked with service crap.
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You can check your car by registering at subaru.com, it will notify you there and by email of any recalls. Also will show you any dealer service done to your car- useful if you aren't the first owner.