I need help with my car
Asked by Guru94K5BC Sep 18, 2020 at 12:42 PM about the 2005 Subaru Forester
Question type: Maintenance & Repair
My car all of a sudden shows the check engine light
but also my at oil temp and cruise control is
flashing. What does this mean?
3 Answers
TheSubaruGuruBoston answered 3 years ago
That's VERY unlikely, Ed! The most common occurrence of a CEL in that era Subies is a PO420 for cat conv operation out of calibration due to richer winter fuels. But there are MANY other causes. Just scan and read the code(s), record them, clear them, and report back if they recur. Don't worry about the tranny unless there's a missing post here re loss of ATF or rapidly blinking AT light.
Guru942TR4 answered 3 years ago
My Subaru is a 2010 and is doing the same thing. Throws a code for transmission but it runs fine this has been happening for a year and a half. I just wish I knew what it is and what it's going to cost
TheSubaruGuruBoston answered 3 years ago
Dunno. Apt more to be a sticking valve solenoid rather than overheating. What's the code?
