Is back! Went back to subaru a couple of weeks ago to have everything checked out, said they couldn't find the problem. I mentioned that i thought it was the rear shocks which they checked and said they couldn't find any fault, they had taken the car for a 5 mile test run to see if they could hear the knocking but it didn't happen. When i picked my car up they said when the noise occurs again swing by the garage and they would come out for a drive to have a listen.
So i had a drive around but nothing happened, and i hadn't heard it since... until today! Does the noise come and go if it is the common shock problem? Anything i can do to check whether or not it is the shocks?

Cheers.

David.

 

Hi Mate,

Just had my MY03 STi done - have had the rear STRUTS changed it does come and go but it will get worst and worst over time.........

Dave

 

When I had mine last year it was doing exactly the same thing. Top mounts / struts if I remember.

There was a Subaru technical bulletin that was made available to them, so they can find out exactly what to do to sort it if you make enough noise.

I did and didn't have a reoccurrance.

Good luck mate, just push them!

 

Infamous problem. I found mine worst at low speeds when cornering. Most Subaru garages seem aware of the issue and do the work under warranty (if still covered) with no quibbles.


M

 

My 03 STi PPP is goin in 2nd of November for exactly the same thing. Took it in and they went for a quick spin and came back with a resigned look no they're faces, said they'd need it for a couple of days to make sure they got it done right!