Morries Minnetonka Subaru--Mod friendly?

Is Morrie's Minnetonka Subaru mod friendly?

The only "mod" I have is disabled DRL's but I'm bringing my car in to look at a CEL soon. Don't want them denying warranty work over some stupid little thing like disbled DRLs.

It's wierd, the car seems to drive just fine, no problems. I do suspect it is related to the MAF, emissions control, or O2 sensor. I noticed maybe 2 months ago the trip computer was showing I was getting about 1mpg less average less per tank even though my driving habits didn't change, I didn't think anything of it, maybe the change was because of the colder weather. Or maybe it's just a red herring.

Can't wait to see what the OBD-II reader tells me. [xx(]

 

Don't even take the chance of getting it denied... I have an OBDII reader that I hand sanded so it would fit into the WRX molding, we can meet up and I'll do it FOR FREE!

 

Tom (BlackDubRX), TabulaRasa (his name is Tom also) has an 05 Legacy. I'm not sure if the Impreza and Legacy share the same OBDII connector... anyone have any idea?

 

I thought the whole point behind OBDII was that it is a standard...?

 

Standard codes. I think all subaru connections are the same though. I highly doubt anyone would deny your warranty for disconnecting the DRLs. They have to prove that the problem is related to a modification. I had warranty work done with all the freebie mods done. DRLs, grounding, intake hack.

 

Right I understand the codes bit, but I don't understand why he couldn't just go to Autozone and get the code pulled. I hope the dealership doesn't charge you $75 or something for the "service" of spending 30 seconds hooking up the Subaru Select Monitor.

 

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Right I understand the codes bit, but I don't understand why he couldn't just go to Autozone and get the code pulled. I hope the dealership doesn't charge you $75 or something for the "service" of spending 30 seconds hooking up the Subaru Select Monitor.

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They ALL charge atLEAST $75 to pull the codes. Have yet to find a dealership that will do it for less. Thankfully on all my vehciles I can either hook up test connectors msyelf or use a paper clip and do it :mrgreen:

I'd take up that free service offer! Then you can walk into the dealership or shop of your choice armed with the knowledge of what you want done. This leaves little room for the shop to screw you over and they know right away you atleast know something of what you are talking about... again minimizing your chances of an atempted rip off.

 

I got OBD 2 reader, do it free as well. Don't denying this problem SERIOUS!!!

 

blachdubrx, is your code reader specific for the WRX or will it work on other imprezas? my check engine light is on. i know what it is from and i have fixed the problem, however the light remians on. i think i just need to clear the code. think your reader could do it?

 

He won't be charged anything. Pulling codes is part of the warranty.
Dynapar- Don't 95 model year vehicles have OBD-I? If thats the case there are usually tricks to read codes like what Morgan was saying about paperclips.

 

Morrie's Minnetonka replaced my 1st and 2nd gear synchros under warranty with no questions asked. I brought the wagon because it would randomly grind in 1st (but had no problems with 2nd), and they replaced both -- I even got a free loaner for a few days.

The only mods done at the time were a 20mm swaybar and the intake silencer delete in case you were wondering.

 

My OBD II reader will work on any OBD II car (if the molding gets in the way like the WRX I'll sand it down again.) As for the warranty... Mine was denied over no intake silencer and no "boost restrictor orifice" whatever the hell that is. NOTHING WAS EVEN WRONG WITH MY CAR WHEN THEY DENIED THE WARRANTY they just sent me a check and it was over.

 

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My OBD II reader will work on any OBD II car (if the molding gets in the way like the WRX I'll sand it down again.) As for the warranty... Mine was denied over no intake silencer and no "boost restrictor orifice" whatever the hell that is. NOTHING WAS EVEN WRONG WITH MY CAR WHEN THEY DENIED THE WARRANTY they just sent me a check and it was over.
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Was this at Morrie's Minnetonka???

 

No, Subaru/Acura in bloomington. The one by where Project D use to be. Not only was it them that looked at it one of the regional reps from SOA was there, which is probably the main reason they shot me down.

 

so can i go anywhere to have my car fixed under warranty?

 

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No, Subaru/Acura in bloomington. The one by where Project D use to be. Not only was it them that looked at it one of the regional reps from SOA was there, which is probably the main reason they shot me down.
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That's wierd, bloomington has been really good to me, and I have had all my warranty work done there, with the mods listed. I also have had the silencer removed since the first week I owned the car.

 

It was probably cuz that rep from SOA... friggin pick.

 

Well, I got it checked out, the code was for a loose gas cap...phew. But strange thing is, I always turn it till it starts to click. All is well now.

 

You got that small leak in the evaporative systems code? Odd, I just got that 3 weeks or so ago.

 

fwiw,
i took mine into bp subaru to have them check for clutch shudder.
same guy i always deal with said no problem, if we can duplicate the issue you have a new clutch waiting for you when you get back.

mods were at the time.
aps cai, borla catback and utec.

 

I heard when you take it in for clutch shudder they put in a new flywheel that's heavier.

 

According to my invoice, I got:

Code P0457 Loose gas cap

What caused problems in the evaporative emissions system? That's the carbon canister and expansion tank above the fuel tank that captures gasoline vapors and recirculates it back to the main tank right?

I'm a Subaru n00b but Audi guru.

 

http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/showthread.php?t=54447

 

I work at morries minnetonka subaru as a lot guy...and let me tell you, they arent very mod freindly! they have a couple of douche nozzles as mechanics there that wine and complain about every mod they see...not to rag on my own company....but im sure they would fix a cel for cheap...hell i'll take the scanner and do it myself! and tell you whats wrong!