Just got a letter from Subaru that says there might be something wrong with my O2 sensor...guess its a trip down to Santa Cruz for me this weekend =P

funny i never noticed anything though...oh well...

yeah i got that letter too...well the check engine light came on a long time ago. so yeah i guess i am going to bring my car to service too.

carvey
2kGT

I got the letter also, and am going to santa cruz this friday.

i got it too, how about a BAM, make an appointment with SC subaru and we all get them fixed on the same day.

jansen

I've yet to call...so I have no appointment...I wouldn't mind joining a caravan down there....if someone can organize something that would be great...

like i said before...theres really nothing wrong with my car...so I'm in no rush to get it fixed...

there is nothing wrong with my car either, except something is up with the brakes, so i'm gonna have them take a look at it. when is a good time for you guys? friday, sat.?

jansen

I did Friday at 11 (so no rush hour). I'm down if you guys wanna do some group thing. I can just call and reschedule.

Think they'll just give me the part? I doubt it, but maybe.

if its this weekend...sunday works best for me

i have yet to get anything in the mail...

does the recall affect all MY00s or just certain VIN #s?

anybody get a car near July? I picked mine up on Jun 30th and it was there less than a week (Fresh Off the Boat)

http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/smilies/confused.gif

I recieved my letter as well. I have yet to see any problems, i.e. CE light. I need to get my front end re-aligned, so will make a appointment to do both.

Cheers

Eddy L,

I didn't recieve any mails either yet. Don't know if it is a good thing or bad. I bought my car in March 00

Yeah i am down too if you all want to go this weekend. Sat or sunday would be best for me. I have not made an apointment yet. Hey Saw Jai! you have to see the pix I took of you at the last autox http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/smilies/biggrin.gif

what do you have to bring to the dealership to get it fixed?, cause i bought it used from a friend and do you need documentations? also, if you have mods in your car wouldnt that limit you from the warranty or because its a recall so it wouldn't matter?

hi all,
could someone please send me the number to subaru of santa cruz? id be willing to go down there on sat prefferably, but i need my car sat night. or on sunday. how long should it take? and can we just go by and have them do the work or do we need appointments? anyhelp would be great as i havent recieved my letter yet and im driving an 00 purchased in may. thanks

Subaru of SC is 831-420-1500.

I heard about the recall, but did not receive the letter. I went down on Sunday and had the sensor replaced. So you don't actually need the letter to get the sensor changed. Bruce can check then and there whether your car is affected by the recall. I would make appointments as it might get busy real fast. I finally received the letter yesterday.

JahWind

If someone can call and ask if we can go down there as a group...that would be great http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/smilies/biggrin.gif

-Paul the lazy bum

if you have mods in your car wouldnt that limit you from the warranty or because its a recall so it wouldn't matter?


I seriously doubt Subaru of Santa Cruz will care about any mods and will only give you the <IMG SRC="http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/icons/icon14.gif" border=0>. From what others have said, they are very cool about mods.

Also about time to do all this stuff....Bruce told me it would take an hour to and hour and half (for just mine). So I dunno how long it would take if the whole lot of us went at the same time. But I am down if you guys really wanna do this.

yea come visit me I live in Santa Cruz so I can get a look at you guy's car also

so, what's going on now? i think i should called them tomorrow too!

jansen

I got a letter, but I never saw my CE light go on. So I guess I'm ok? Oh well.

Has anyone mentioned the same problem in my01 imprezas? my "check engine" light came on sporatically for a few days. Custom intake was letting in particles and i think that might have messed up my mass airflow sensor. just trying to rule out any other ideas.

Yeah, so what is going on? Is somebody going to call sc subaru and see if we can get a group apointment or do we just make our own? Oh... i do know of one person who had a bad o2 sensor.

Would MY01 be included at all. It is the same exact car and I get rich mixture, hesitations, pretty crappy gas mileage etc.
Sometimes I think that mine is bogus but I have had no CE light. Anybody?

Scootr

The letter states:

SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. has determined that some 2000 model year Subaru Legacy, and Outback models with automatic transmission, Impreza 2.5RS models with manual or automatic transmission and 2000/2001 Forester models with manual or automatic transmission may require replacement of the front oxygen (Air/Fuel Ratio) sensor.

so um...anyone calling to make us a group appointment? it might help if we knew who would like in one it...i'll start..

Me...but can't this saturday...

I got my letter yesterday. It effects all Subaru Impreza 2.5RS' 2000. I haven't had any problems yet but I'll get it fixed regardless. I'll be surprised if you don't see the letter soon and you drive a MY00.
-Joe

Well SOMEBODY had to call so I finally did. http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/smilies/smile.gif

Just now, he said sure no problem. Since Saw Jai cant do it this Saturday I asked about Sunday. He asked how many people were going to do this and I wasnt sure, I said maybe 5 or 6. I'll get a call back in about 30 minutes (the service manager is going to call me back to give me the ok).

Ok guys who can do it this Sunday?
Saw Jai,
Me,
Jansen?


Oh yeah when I said 5 or 6 of us the guy on the phone said "oh, thats not bad at all." so I take it they can hanldle a couple more cars.

Edit: sorry guys, I really need to get to school now, I can't wait for the call anymore. Hopefully he'll leave a message. I'll try to check around 12pm to see if he did.

[This message has been edited by Andrew (edited February 22, 2001).]

Hi Folks! My boss just called me at home(taking a few days off-just worked 6 in a row-going to track day-back to work on Sunday). He wants me to handle your request to get these recall jobs done on Sunday. When I left work last night, I was still booked pretty light for that day. Handling 5 or 6 more oxygen sensor replacements shouldn't be a big deal. I'v got 2 technicians working on Sunday, so I just need to plan things out a bit,and we can make it happen. Does anybody need other work than the recall? Let me know-we work until 3:00 on Sunday, if I have enough work lined up I'll hold off booking other work. If anyone is not sure if their car is affected by the recall, just email me the VIN and the current mileage-I'll run an inquiry with Subaru and find out. You can email me here at home(BPEF@cs.com)and/or at
work(bruce@santacruzsubaru.com). I'm planning on going to the shop around 1-2:00-I'll check my mail before I leave and when I get there. I'll set appointments up then.
Thanks for your support-the i-club rocks!
Regards-Bruce(Subaru of Santa Cruz)

Hi Folks! My boss just called me at home(taking a few days off-just worked 6 in a row-going to track day-back to work on Sunday). He wants me to handle your request to get these recall jobs done on Sunday. When I left work last night, I was still booked pretty light for that day. Handling 5 or 6 more oxygen sensor replacements shouldn't be a big deal. I'v got 2 technicians working on Sunday, so I just need to plan things out a bit,and we can make it happen. Does anybody need other work than the recall? Let me know-we work until 3:00 on Sunday, if I have enough work lined up I'll hold off booking other work. If anyone is not sure if their car is affected by the recall, just email me the VIN and the current mileage-I'll run an inquiry with Subaru and find out. You can email me here at home(BPEF@cs.com)and/or at
work(bruce@santacruzsubaru.com). I'm planning on going to the shop around 1-2:00-I'll check my mail before I leave and when I get there. I'll set appointments up then.
Thanks for your support-the i-club rocks!
Regards-Bruce(Subaru of Santa Cruz)

I can go on sunday also. So what time would be good? And i would like to get my tranny fluid changed too http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/smilies/biggrin.gif I will call them myself to see if they can do it. I guess would should also figure out a place to meet up. Any ideas?

Bruce, you rock!

Brucelee, I'm sure SC Subaru would do the best job for you. But if you want to DIY, we're getting together at Adam's shop on Saturday and I can show you the ropes. As long as it's cool with Adam of course. Bring a drain pan, funnel, and something to line the floor in case things get messy.

Post in the other thread (deepbeep's) if you want to come...

im in for sunday. so what time and where do we meet to caravan down together?

oh, and subaru of SC, i have some oversized rotors, how much would it cost to turn em for me? i was quoted $56 by one place. do you have the machinery to do it?
thanks

count me in too. lets all meet up early and rumble down together, and hopefully we can avoid the sunday rush hour on the way back which usually starts at 3pm. i say we all meet up at around 8:00-9:00am somewhere near san jose.

Sure sounds good to me. have any ideas on where we should meet up?

Daniel, I take it you're not a wwf fan?

OnE, no prob on taping it. PM me or email me of when you want the tape. Or we'll talk about it when we meet up for the recall.

Somewhere near San Jose is a good idea...I don't want to drive up to Fremont...then come back down south...

I live right off of 85...near the 85 and 280 junction

Sweet thanks! yeah i am a big wwf fan http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/smilies/biggrin.gif i guess we could talk about it when we do meet up for the recall. i can you bring you a blank tape if you want. why don't you like wwf bruce?

how about at vally fair? around 10

guys, we need to find out from Bruce if all of us arriving at 11am is a good time. remember, they are only having 2 techs on site that day. i think we need to get there a little bit earlier than that. let me know what you guys think.

btw, meeting at valley fair mall is a good idea.

i don't care when we meet as long as it is early. we can meet at 900 or 930. oh.... i know this is a dumb ? but does anybody know how to get there? What are we going to do while our cars are in the shop? Oh i have one other idea. I might be able to get us a room at a resort in santa cruz for sat. night so we can go party in sc and just stay there overnight. i will let you guys know asap if this is possible. i have to see if there are any rooms.

Nope...got a dinner party to go to Saturday night...so I can't make the trip down there at that time...

i thought we are all going on Sunday?? meet at valley fair mall 9-9:30am? safeway parking lot?

i just called Subaru of Santa Cruz and spoke w/ one of their tech Mark. he said Sunday will be ok for our cars to get those o2 sensors replaced. i told him there will be at least 5 or 6 of us! so who is going? just need a final confirmation here..

thanks

That sounds fine with me =)

Do we have another group of ppl who can't make the sunday, but want to go to for SAT? Im for one down if there are people willing to go on SAT instead of Sunday. Im going to the SKYLINE tour on sunday with the is300 club.

ok so the list is:

1) me
2) saw jai
3) ?
4) ?
5) ?
6) ?

i am definately going on sunday. where is valley fair mall adn how do i get there? i am coming from berkeley. also... 10am would make things a lot easier for me since itll take me at least 40 mins to get down there with no traffic. im not sure what i plan on doing once my car is down there. if we all went out to lunch that would be nice. thanks again andrew for making the call...

take 880 south and all the way down til you see Stevens Creek Blvd. the mall will be on your right hand side. the safeway market is next to the mall. you can't miss it.

oops let me clarify.

hwy 880 south
exit stevens creek blvd.

valley fair mall will be right off the freeway exit on the right hand side.

cool,
thanks man

I'm there. Which parking lot do we meet up at? I'm only familiar with the TGIFriday's area- the back of that would be a good place to meet up since no one is over there (I think).

ok so we will meet at at around 930 at safeway parking lot. I will be there for sure so you can put me on the list.

so looks like we have at least 5 cars heading down to Santa Cruz Subaru on Sunday.
i will call Santa Cruz Subaru tomorrow to confirm.

meeting place: Safeway parking lot by Valley Fair Mall. ( Safeway is right next to Macy's Men's building )

time: 9-9:30am. 2/25/01

got it....I'll be there...if any one needs to reach me or gets lost or whatever...here's my cell phone number:

408-718-0616

-Paul

[This message has been edited by Saw Jai (edited February 22, 2001).]

Ok guys, we got Sunday. Now what time is best for everyone?

I would like to go early... say around 10 to 1030 if possible

Anytime is fine with me...and I wouldn't mind earlier...

I would like early also (Gotta be home in time for WWF No Way Out http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/smilies/wink.gif).

Is 10 early enough for all you guys? Are we gonna caravan out there or just meet up there?

aww man... can you tape that for me andrew? i am such a wwf fan but i don't get cable http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/smilies/frown.gif any time is fine to me as well

damn, no can do with me on sunday. i gotta work, yes, work on sunday. i know that sucks! you guys have fun! i'll probably end up going next week then. i think i'm gonna email bruce later!

jansen

Ok sounds good. I should be there around 930.

okay,
ill be there at 930 as well... any idea how long it should take me to get down there from berkeley?

should take you a lil over an hour, but it does depend on how fast you drive. i work in oakland and it takes me about 50 min. to get there with no traffic.

thanks.
one other question. i think i am experiencing the 'clutch shudder' but am not sure. the clutch just seems to slip a bit in the morning when its cold. doesnt feel as sticky. then once the car heats up its okay. is this the problem ppl were talking about? if so id like to have it fixed on sunday as well...

Hmm i would call mark to see how long that would take to fix. (831)420-1500

Someone knows how to get to Subaru of Santa Cruz right??

What was the purchase dates on the cars that have received the notice thus far? I am just curious if it is a certain production date range or if its all of them.

Thanks,
Jon

The letter says that there were some imprezas bought from 00 - 01 that have the bad o2 sensor.

just talked to mark. thank you. unfortunately i have over 12000 miles on my car so it may not be covered. i really hope thats not the case...

i do not know where Subaru of SC is....

http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/smilies/lol.gif we will all meet at safeway and not know where to go. does anybody have the addresses so we can map quest it?

Merge onto I-880 S.
I-880 S becomes CA-17 S.
Take CA-1 SOUTH RAMP toward WATSONVILLE/MONTEREY.
Merge onto CA-1 S.
Take the exit towards MORRISSEY BLVD.

Turn LEFT onto FAIRMOUNT AVE.

Turn RIGHT onto MORRISSEY BLVD.
Turn RIGHT onto WATER ST.
Turn RIGHT onto SOQUEL AVE.

This is what i have so far. i hope this will get there. has anybody been there?

http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/smilies/biggrin.gif OMG, i thought some of you guys knew where Subaru of Santa Cruz is. oops! (lol)
OnE, thanks for finding the direction!

i think we can take the ocean street exit off one south, take ocean to soquel and turn left on soquel. thats what my buddy down there jsut told me. but i dont know my way around there, and i dont mind driving an extra few mins with the crew. BUT... one out of evry 10 times i drive 17 a am nearly involved in an accident. Especially if its raining we shouldnt race through the mountains. ppl slide all over the place out of control and avoiding them is often difficult. cant wait to meet all of you on sunday! till then....

I checked the weather for Sunday, it looks like itll be raining...

lol i asked that a few post ago and got now response. i would hope a few ppl know cuz i don't http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/smilies/biggrin.gif

Hey guys, it was fun driving up and back and just kicking it there. I wouldn't mind doing something similar someday.

Oh yeah, I got your WWF tape dude. PM me or email me with how you wanna get it.

yeah it was fun http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/smilies/biggrin.gif I would not mind doing it again. maybe we could give the ppl who are going to get the wrx a ride there or something =) Thanks for getting me that tape. i will pm you in a bit.

Oh yeah... forgot to say thanks to bruce for and the sc subaru crew for the great work http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/smilies/biggrin.gif hope he will see thsi post hehe

Yeah, Bruce and his crew did an awesome job.

yeah they got us outa there nice and quick http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/smilies/biggrin.gif i just pm'd you Andrew. oh and Kissifur pm me so you can get the stuff from me.

hey guys, the trip was awesome! my gf and i had a great time w/ you guys. she got a little scared when we were driving back from SC tho. she said we were driving a little too fast in that traffic condition! lol i say we should do something like this more often. http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/smilies/biggrin.gif
oh yeah i want to thank Bruce and his crew at SC for the help. they did a great job!

cal

haha I noticed Kier and I were leaving you guys behind in traffic...I wanted to stick with Kier cuz he had the radar detector! http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/smilies/biggrin.gif

Thanks Bruce for the awesome service!

I'm not used to driving like that... And then you guys must have pissed the traffic off because they started to box me in.

andrew, maybe people wanted to check out your yellow diablo http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/smilies/biggrin.gif

jansen

I only wish.... http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/smilies/smile.gif

Yeah so when do we get to see the diablo? http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/smilies/biggrin.gif

Um...gimme a couple more years...I'm..um...still detailing it. http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/smilies/wink.gif

heheh sounds good http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/smilies/biggrin.gif Does anybody know how all the ppl who bought the wrx is going to get to sc subaru? Maybe we could get a caravan together or something. i would not mind driving back there, it was really fun.

OnE -- that's a GREAT idea. Maybe some of the RS stalwarts http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/smilies/biggrin.gif can give us a ride there and we'll all caravan back. So, who wants to be the first to see a WRX roll off the dealer lot?

I do!! I do!! hehe yeah i don't mind taking the day off to see a new wrx and the subie crew again http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/smilies/biggrin.gif shall i make a new post?

I wouldn't mind going back there to see those new WRXs. Is anyone getting a yellow one?

I have seen your yugo and it is not all that ehehhe http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/smilies/lol.gif So i guess we should put up a new post to see who wants to do this.

put up a new post. let me know who wants to do this

yes sunday was fun. we need to do more stuff like this more often. i am in for the wrx pickup run but i am not very reliable because of business... but i will do my very best!

yeah it was fun but nobody has responded to my new post. =( guess ppl don't know me

guys,

the check engine light came on when i was driving to work today... hmmm... i thought they replaced the old ones with new? what the hell???


cal

Hrmmm, that just put doubts into my head for going over there this sat

Call bruce...thats hella weird...

i will check again when i get off work at midnight... if it doesnt go away, i will call him tomorrow.

later

cal

Hmm yeah that does kinda suck. maybe you have some other engine problem. I would call bruce tho. Hey corect me if i am wrong but they did say that the wrx was comming in this moday right?

so far i know that kissifer, andrew, and i would not mind going down on monday but i don't know anybody that needs a ride. necromancer seemed interested but i am not sure yet. anybody else?

Ok i just wrote bruce and asked him what day the wrx is comming in. i also asked about your o2 sensor cal. i will let you know when he writes back.

Blah.... ok so the wrx won't be here on monday. sorry guys http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/smilies/frown.gif i just remember talking to that one guy and him saying that they would be here on the 5th. Well we can still go when they do come in on the 19th. i don't think ppl will be able to pick them up on the 19th so we will probably go a few days after.