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Purchased on Wed, 3.6 limited, now with 250 miles. Car sat in driveway last night. This am, turned on, flashing brake light, VDC, eyesight, lane warning off, cEL on... Scanned codes p0700, p1843 pop up. Drove it about 10 miles. Turned off and sat for about 5 mins. Turned back on, CEL off, brake light no longer flashing but still stored codes in system????? Any ideas. Having it towed to dealer right now.


Updated- they are telling me that code stored is for transmission fluid sensor which is still stored, but since light isnt on they dont know how to diagnose???? Tell me flashing brake light is associated with this as well??? Still trying to research how to troubleshoot.

 

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End result- Nothing found except a code. CEL went off, they say corporate tech not avail on saturday so they will call on monday...Tried to blame the rain storm last night. Give me a break- Want me to bring it back to them next week for more diagnostics- Already put in a call to SOA to talk about options. Not too happy about a 3 day old car popping codes.

 

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At 3 days old, and the crappy level of service they've shown you so far, I would seriously consider making them take the car back. At the least, they should comp you some oil changes for the drama.

Already asked for that via SOA...Asked for a new car- I love my Subaru(this is second one but never had issues with first) and I cant fathom having to deal with living with a car that pops a code at 250 miles. If its a noise or even if it appeared after 6 or more months then I would be more forgiving but not 3 days...

 

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I guess my big issue is, now Ive had this car for 2.5 days, drove it off the lot after making note of paint damage caused by misaligned impacting fuel door which will rust eventually- I assume this is a few day repair ie take off parts, fender, repair etc. That means a few days for that, now this issue exists and who knows if they find an answer. So now Im looking at close to a week of shop time already on a car Ive owned for less than 3 days. Not acceptable.

 

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So, all you who think its no big deal- anyone want to buy a car from me? Ill give you 500 off my cost. I mean there are no problems with the car right??? Or would you risk it?

 

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SOA has lived up to what I kept proclaiming...

SOA called me this afternoon and has agreed to put me into a new vehicle due to my concerns with the current vehicle I am driving. I am thankful and happy that they do stand by their products and seem to care about owners...It took many phone calls and emails but those at Cust Service were always apologetic and appeared to truly emphathize. Ill let you all know the specifics once they are worked out.

 

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Picked up the new one yesterday. Have to thank SOA and Ed Reilly Subaru in Concord NH for assisting. It took many emails and phone calls, but SOA showed that they do care about the quality of their vehicles. BTW- new one past that 250 mile mark and no CEL Yeah...

 

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My old vehicle was resold in NH from the dealer I purchased- Was sold as a "certified..." Havent had any issues with the new one, now over 1700 miles. Did notice that my original vin was D221XXXX Replacement was D220XXXX Wondering if the issue is vehicles coming off the line more recently.