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Drive to Auto Zone or Advance Auto and ask them to scan it.

Get a scanner to erase CEL and see if it recurs So easy when you know how ! Replaced spark plugs. Its near impossible for strangers on the internet to troubleshoot your problem with a pic of the dash.

Looks like I'll have to educate myself :biggrin: This note in my old '09's OM is interesting: When driving with an insufficient battery. A place for Impreza owners and enthusiasts to share and discuss all things Impreza. Directions

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I have a 30mile round trip for work today.

My check engine light is on and my cruise control Please provide your email address to begin receiving price alerts at home, at work, and on your phone! Transmission valve body needed replaced. Im just bummed because I just paid off my car not less than a month ago with no problems, then this. after two restarts.

Google P240 if you feel like it. No more than a foot deep. However, if you are driving and your check engine light starts to flash, take the next exit to a place where you can safely park the vehicle.

Check if your gas cap is loose, a loose gas cap can cause an evap code and throw the CEL. Check the wiring harness connectors carefully to make sure they're clipped in properly, especially around the repaired areas. You should be fine to drive to dealer or parts store and check CEL but if the CEL starts flashing probably best to pull over and get it towed.

But is it safe to drive? Mass air flow sensor defective. I drove through a large puddle this morning - totally caught off guard.

why is the Engine check light, cruise light blinking on and off and the vehicle Dynamics Control light on, Flashing cruise control and solid check engine light on, check engine light is on cruise control light is flashing and tractions control light is on, My Forrester cruise light is flashing and my check engine light is on also.

Searching the codes online will turn up details about the issue and the remedy, but you have to use some discernment as to where the info is posted. Throttle actuator control motor circuit low. It does that for safety reasons, id suggest either having a dealer check the codes, or go check the codes yourself. North and South Rivers Watershed Association.

A foot of water shouldn't get into the motor nor trans, but if you It's a free service they offer. Im curious what the problem is, update us so others can see. That and youtube are probably your best resources.

Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Get the codes scanned and go from there. As far as I know the battery was not damaged in the collision. Was in 4th gear when I went through it. check engine light is on cruise control light is flashing and tractions control light is on all just came on today, Car stalled and cruise light is flashing and check engine light is on also.

Welcome to limp mode. It should be nothing!

They will tell you what code(s) the car is throwing. So, my check engine light is on, cruise control is blinking, and vehicle dynamics control off is lit up. I think there are some electrical issues to be sorted out with my 09 Forester.

Sometimes it helps to drive along a bumpy road to see if you can provoke something As for the warning lights (cruise/ABS/DSC/check engine), check in the manual- I think one cause can be assymetric tyres- ie are all the tyres of equal size and equally worn?

Could be something as simple as a loose gas tank lid. Fluids look good. Our technicians spend a lot of time in school updating their knowledge about how to interpret these data and effect the proper fix. Im not sure if this is it but my brothers sti after he drove in a puddle hard and for fun.

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I was just posting hoping someone would tell me its just the battery. What will Planet Subaru do to fix the problem?

The car basically revved when I was in it, switched to first gear and drove through it. Poor battery will trigger ALL the warning lights. The only light you need to worry about is the check engine light the other lights are there to annoy you and not ignore the CEL. From there, you can probably find the 2018 manual online. Hi did you get any update on this problem? The solid check engine light indicates that your car requires attention but not immediately. Fail safe mode. Roadside assist have me a fault code P2102. If nothing is blinking, then driving it further shouldnt be an issue. Thanks! 908 Great Deals out of 15,259 listings starting at, 1,727 Great Deals out of 25,794 listings starting at, 1,953 Great Deals out of 30,540 listings starting at, 281 Great Deals out of 4,256 listings starting at, 323 Great Deals out of 5,365 listings starting at, 1,101 Great Deals out of 16,656 listings starting at, 1,728 Great Deals out of 31,063 listings starting at, 1,342 Great Deals out of 19,881 listings starting at, 2,388 Great Deals out of 37,832 listings starting at, 1,639 Great Deals out of 27,506 listings starting at, 53 Great Deals out of 519 listings starting at, 1,152 Great Deals out of 20,439 listings starting at, 4 Great Deals out of 2,311 listings starting at, 53 Great Deals out of 901 listings starting at, 96 Great Deals out of 1,274 listings starting at, 154 Great Deals out of 2,015 listings starting at, 108 Great Deals out of 1,302 listings starting at. Second time my car did this, it threw p2764 and p0700. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use.

disconnect; still on? 2. I drove through a large puddle this morning -

Update. Call us or Subaru Roadside Assistance to have the vehicle towed. Youre probably missing cruise control too. Got home ok without a hitch. After putting the gas cap back on how long before the lights come off if that was the issue? Engine ran like a dog with no power. Usually when the engine light comes on, the car computer will disable VDC and hill start assist, along with cruise control. Code is P240, so I'm hoping a sensor got wet and Press J to jump to the feed. CarGurus has 12,422 nationwide Forester listings starting at $1,995. Was in 4th gear when Engine check light, cruise light blinking on and off and the vehicle Dynamics Control light on. Thank you, Jim for your response. Ill be on my way. So, my check engine light is on, cruise control is blinking, and vehicle Below are data downloaded from a Tribeca that was misfiring in cylinder #2. Then report back here with the codes. Chances are, its not as scary as it seems. Suspected dirty fuel. Also make sure the harness itself isn't damaged. After restarting it drove ok and after disconnecting the battery the lights haven't come on again but I've only driven 20km so far (50kms more til I'm home). Enter your registered email address to request a password reset link. Asked by Erin Apr 06, 2017 at 09:48 AM about the 2009 Subaru Forester 2.5 X. Thoughts? dynamics control off is lit up. The check engine light, VDC off light plus flashing cruise control light came on just as I was about to drive into the beach.

There was an unpleasant smell (like when you peel out) even though I didn't hit the accelerator hard.

Ill do it first in the morning. You should get the codes read as soon as you can. Hanover, MA 02339.

2018 with 31k theres a good chance its still under NVLM warranty just take it to the dealer.

Thanks mate ! If this still has one Im not to sure on newer Subarus. 2022 CarGurus, Inc., All Rights Reserved.

Common problems that the system identifies: To work properly, the cruise control system and vehicle dynamics control system require a powertrain operating at peak efficiency. A bunch of lights came on. Drawing a bit of a bow, but it makes some sense 1. burnt out spark plugs with very red deposit on electrode.

It is rare for us to see a flashing check engine light, so it is unlikely that you will ever see one. Your Subaru has a sophisticated on-board computer that monitors thousands of data points in the performance of the entire emissions systemfrom the fuel tank to the oxygen sensor. Thank you, dealership is closed today. Whatever that means.

Fingers crossed!

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He said it was a sensor in the tire. Unequal tyres can also prematurely wear or overstress the AWD drivetrain as the differentials constantly try to account for the differing wheel diameters. It was bad oil and some part that needs to get special ordered. Most independent repair shops have universal hand-held scanners that can generate a single code about the problem, but nothing like this!

One of our exhaustively trained technicians will connect your Subaru to a very expensive laptop. General Troubleshooting and Technical Help, The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo, http://www.tequipment.net/pdf/Wavetek/1643507-Auto_Electrical.pdf, VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. Replaced. Do post the codes here though.

totally caught off guard.

Any auto parts store will let you use a code reader for free, if youve never used one before they can help you do it. I will ask my mechanic to check the alternator and the battery. You can: Would you like us to send you price alerts? Check engine light on, CC flashing, and Vehicle Dynamics Control off light on - Oh my!

As far as I read, other people have experienced this with cold weather and it was due to their battery.

I would suggest turning on and off the car a few times first, I had a check engine light a while ago, and went to autozone, got the codes from the car, and then drove to Subaru, and set up an appointment, left, turned on my car, and the check engine light was just gone, and never came back.

It just happened to me. haven't changed your ATF in a couple of years do it anyway. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies. If the check engine light is flashing, your Subaru has a more severe problem and driving more than a few minutes might damage your valves, your catalytic converter, or other emission components. When the check engine light senses a problem, your Subaru deactivates those other systems to avoid erratic performance.

suggestions of what it could be. Ill upload the report Wednesday when my baby is back, Moral of story, saving 30$ is not worth it when not going to the dealer for an oil change, Its still under warranty so nothing is costing me $$$.

Alternator ok but battery is on its way out so I can only guess that it was an anomaly caused by the battery. As for the electrical issues, possibly either 'roo related or repairs related.

I had a CEL come on during a road trip because of the downstream 02 sensor and I was unable to use the cruise control on the way back home. it'll disappear in a couple days. for my car and I'm stuck on what is going on any JavaScript is disabled. I hope that happens to me too. First thing you should always do is check the CEL code. Once you get the code, do some googling and see what causes that code. First time my Impreza did this, I had OReilly check the codes and it was a third cylinder misfire changed the spark plugs and it was good.

Thank you everyone for the insight!!! Suffice to day my day out at the beach has come to a premature end. 596 Washington Street Copy that! Your car is upset. If it's at an established Subaru enthusiast site/message board, it's probably more solid advice than these "ask a mechanic" generic sites.

light is flashing I went to AutoZone to get a code These issues may not be related to the 'roo. Try three restarts; if CEL still on then try an overnight battery