SEE, I think it's a 15 pin plug and two wires change on the plug fro 95 to. You need to take it back. Shouldnt this be a recall problem? Good luck! I have a 2005 OB XT 5-spd and the raw gas smell just started for the first time. He says the repair will be minimum of $500, or worst case it could be thousands if they have to remove my fuel tank! I took it to Speedy Muffler they checked it in every possible place, and there was nothing at all leaking, or any traces of anything (I also checked my garage floor, nothing). This was my first Subaru and probably my last. Today when I entered the vehicle, I noticed a strong gasoline odor. I am having this issue with my 2005 2.5XT Outback. I love the car, but the PO did not maintain it well through many Chicago winters. Same Problem - 2019 Ascent. Thanks for your input! Looking at what you've said you're mods are, that shouldn't be the issue though. What's more, there's not a single cause for a gas leak: Even though its very likely that its a benign reason, always give the smell of gas the respect it deserves until you find the leak. In the shop we see a few every winter for some minor fuel line related smells most repaired for under $100, and a few from the East coast with rusted away fuel filler tubes (Which actually occurs because the owner never cleans the debris out of the inner fender liners after the season) the mud holds moisture and rots the pipe away slowly over time. The company expects notices to start mailing out on June 5. I shut engine off, let it cool down and then went to google, and found quite a few sites complaining of fuel line leaks in Subarus. The smell of gas is typically going to be caused by a bad gas cap, evaporative emissions system, overfilling the gas tank, or an actual fuel leak. All fuel lines would include the ones at the tank and that run through the body, which would be substantially more than $700 anywhere. So you understand #WVK-21 is a recall to the 2002 and 2003 WRX where Subaru redesigned the fuel line right? have any ideas what maybe cuasing a strong fuel smell on my subaru b4 twin turbo 2001? In your position I'd be hammering Honda corporate right now, but either way sorry you received poor service. What a lousy design by Subaru, and to then let the consumer deal with the maintenance bills without notice. 1. The turbo inlet duct runs between the fuel rails and the upper intake manifold and it is very rigid and stubborn. Keep a nostril on it for a bit. Since 60k Ive had to replace the fuel lines twice at 1200$ and 800$. Bluish smoke is not good, is it also using oil? There are 2 Put it up on jack stands, take a flashlight and start hunting around. But first check around the fuel filter (next to the driver side strut tower), and then follow those lines to the intake manifold. Subaru issued the recall for 188,207 of its 2019 model year vehicles in April over fuel pump problems that a report by Car and Driver said can increase the risk of drivers crashing while the cars are in motion. The typical place we see on the Turbo models such as the 2005 XT is one of the fuel lines under the intake manifold. James H. Thank you very much for the info! If you are the type of person that likes to squeeze in the last half gallon by making the pump click 5 times, know that your Tribeca was not meant to be fueled like that. As the cars I am a little concerned about the waiting so long to take it in, and also waiting for repairs, fuel leaks even small ones are to be taken very seriously. The payment for your account couldn't be processed or you've canceled your account with us. The fuel smell can come from so many different places. Reporting by the automotive consumer website CarComplaints.com indicates Subaru had 32 complaints about faulty fuel pumps between July 2019 and January 2020 and in 24 of those cases, drivers said their engines would not start. 1/4 mile later, same thing.. happened 3x by half a mile I was not able to maintain or produce any acceleration and had to pull over. Powered by consumers. Another reason you may experience a burning smell coming from your Outback is oil on The gas caps job is to keep the fuel vapor and fuel in the gas tank. The pump is under the back seat. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. One dealer tried to convince me to replace the metal fuel line rod on the firewall at the top of the engine compartment, to the tune of $1500. You had better have 6 hands to line all the fuel lines, intake bolts and all the other crap that gets in the way, up. If you call SOA without fist going to a Subaru Dealer and having the condition diagnosed, there is no protocol, if you go to a Subaru Dealership and have it diagnosed, you are than advised its not covered under the 5 year 60k powertrain warranty because its out of warranty, you can always ask for some help but there is no guarantee they will help, especially if its not a typical issue, or caused by corrosion due to the elements, which I can only speculate because your post is a vague rant. Id suspect the gasket around the fuel pump access is either the wrong gasket or it slipped out of place while installing the JavaScript is disabled. Another quick point any time you buy a used Later model car, regardless of where or who you buy it from, YOU need to take theinitiativeto grab the VIN # and call your local dealership service department and have them run that VIN number to see if there are any open recalls. I had this work done on Tuesday morning (7/7). So I went under the car and removed the little plastic oil filter access flap and I was staring right at the leak. It takes about 15 minutes to resolve once your are set up correctly with the right tools. The fix: Dealers will replace the low-pressure fuel pump free of charge. I have a 2002 Outback Wagon w/128k+. With only the intake, it Had the same exact issue when I took mine in. Unless you bring the car to me I cant tell you how much its going to cost you to fix it. Is this a recall for all insights? The original recall letter said 90 minutes. Another driver report filed later from outside the U.S. where the engine lost power while driving at highway speeds. I went to pick it up the following day and saw they had cracked the windows, but the smell is pretty strong and is lingering today still. It's getting worse. Any advice would be great. C $34.56. The dealer is an idiot. for life. 2005 Subaru Outback 3.0 R L.L. Your username maybe be your email address. Subaru has initiated a voluntary regional recall to replace specific engine fuel lines and hoses. To try and help you understand how the new car and warranty of works. Nov 5, 2011. For information on deleting the cookies, please consult your browsers help function. Your great write-ups (together with you-tube) help me keep my 2002 forester in good shape. At which point is it your car and not Subarus is the question? An auto shop ought to have a means of evacuating gas from a gas tank temporarily. Third try, same result. If you are consistently gassing up and smelling gas after, you can rule this one out. I said, no thanks. The factory clamps only get so-so tight. The smell should be coming from the engine, but not until it warms up. This is a common problem for the 2008 Corvette. Only had a very slight fuel smell but soon went away. Turns out an installed gasket was either pinched or torn or was just bad I have a 2001 Subaru outback with the same problem. If the fuel pressure regulator has gone bad, it can let too much fuel into the fuel rails. Thanks, Your email address will not be published. Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ascent, 2018 Forester, 2018-2020 Impreza, Legacy, Outback, 2018-2019 BRZ, WRX, and Toyota 86 When a car has fuel pump problems, the engine might not get enough fuel to run properly, or at all. Hopefully leaving the windows down will help dissipate the smell. Is there gas on the garage floor? Winters ONLY! Create a free account now to become a CR member. Please help with suggestions. I aired the car out today for several hours since it was nice and breezy and that seems to have helped a lot. One thing that I omitted from my original post was one of the reasons this happens is the Techs at the dealerships neglect to check and tighten these connections even though its part of a service you are paying for. Thanks. What is that about? VERY disappointed in this treatment by Subaru. Specifically, where the neck meets the tank. Like /u/Nerfo2 said, if it was installed incorrectly it'd throw a code pretty quick, so if you're not getting a check engine light I'd guess there's a couple drops in the carpet under that seat. ), my toddlers might not and probably is not too good for their developing lungs. Youll smell gas until it is not longer overfilled. When I'm not behind the wheel or the keyboard, you can find me exploring a new city on foot or planning my next trip. Decide which cookies you want to allow. Because my husband topped off the gas tank before we took it in, they had a large splash of gas in the interior of my car. It sat for a long weekend Owners may contact Subaru VERY disappointed in this treatment by Subaru. I got mine in the mail. Carbon monoxide poisoning from exhaust fumes have killed many as it is an odourless gas. I was test driving the car after trying ti fix an exhaust system rattle and noticed a distinct fresh gas odor both inisde the car and outside as well. FordMan1959 April 4, 2012, 12:56am #2. But I couldnt see a clamp or fuel line anywhere. I have a 2004 forester xt. Your email address will not be published. IF so, is that normal? I get that.. there is a leak somewhere We learned while we were there they have to take out the back seats to be able to access the fuel pump. If the leak in the tank is at the bottom of the tank the limit to how much fuel can leak out is how much is in the tank, if the leak is at the top or somewhere on the side such as the seam the limit to how much fuel leaks out is the level at which the leak is occurring. All involving 2019 model year vehicles. Given the sneaky way the dealership tried to cover up the smell and insist there was no gas smell really tells you something about this particular dealership. A common thing is that the fuel line clamps need to be tightened. Notes: Drive the car and check the fuel lines as soon as you return. How many fuel line hoses are there and which should be replaced? Actions does not process claims and we cannot advise you on the Jan 29, 2017. Had very strong gas smell in 2003 Forester last week in 15? Automotive; Parts & Accessories; WIX 33040 Fuel Filter Gas Pump Line gm. If a Subaru has the fuel pump problems involved in the latest recall, chances are the driver of that vehicle will notice the engine running rough first. I cannot buy another one from a company like this that has so little regard A total of 188,207 vehicles were affected by the fuel pump problems recall in the U.S. Another 13,744 of Subarus cars manufactured in 2019 were recalled in Canada, CarComplaints said. Ascent Forums, The Largest 2019 and newer Subaru Ascent community & owners club. How much is tightening the clamps going to cost me? If you do find gas, you should consider your Subaru Tribeca undrivable until you have it repaired. This causes your Tribeca to have a gas smell coming from the exhaust pipes and a noticeable smell of gas. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Raw fuel. WVK-21 for 2002-2003 Subaru WRX Models resolves a fuel leak from the fuel line under the intake manifold during cold weather condition. The After my fuel pump recall three weeks ago, I had no gas smell whatsoever inside, which is what I would expect. I just wonder how many people must die for a car company to have a recall. I also removed grandson's child seat from middle row passenger side, to allow techs access. I started getting the gas smell for last couple of days in my Acura RDX 2020, I checked NHTSA and Acura site, there are no current recalls for my VIN. Because automakers issue recalls often, and for many older vehicles, we recommend checking back regularly. 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