2019 Subaru Forester - Problem Starting

Dec 22nd, 2020 1:07 am

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XSnapSX [OP]: Deal Addict; Feb 27, 2013; 1825 posts; 582 upvotes; Toronto

Dec 22nd, 2020 1:07 am

2019 Subaru Forester - Problem Starting

Hi.

Car noob here. Can anyone inform me what is causing my Forester to not start? I recorded it below. I tried it a third time and it just just got worse. This is the first time trying to start the car after I got an oil change (yesterday) at the dealership. Is it possible they messed up the connectors to the battery? I believe they performed a vehicle check after they changed the oil.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/Ed44DZd4qETQpssL6

Any help would be appreciated. Is it a big issue/expensive to fix?
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Dec 22nd, 2020 1:14 am

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Luke786: Newbie; Dec 13, 2012; 31 posts; 23 upvotes; WHITBY

Dec 22nd, 2020 1:14 am

It seems like the battery is dead. A light or something was probably left on that discharged the battery. Maybe try boosting it with either a battery booster pack or another car.

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Dec 22nd, 2020 1:30 am

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drtmrcht: Sr. Member; Jul 19, 2010; 608 posts; 247 upvotes; Calgary

Dec 22nd, 2020 1:30 am

its the battery.. you need a new one. ( since it's a 2019, you might be able to get a prorated warranty from the dealer)

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Dec 22nd, 2020 2:24 am

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iGarage: Sr. Member; Jun 21, 2006; 815 posts; 420 upvotes

Dec 22nd, 2020 2:24 am

Hello yes it is a battery issue. since your car is 2019 i am pretty sure subaru has free roadside assistance you should call them
before you bring it in you remove all those dash cameras , gps all aftermarket electrical as they will just blame those things for draining the battery

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Dec 22nd, 2020 3:27 am

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the411: Newbie; Nov 14, 2018; 18 posts; 6 upvotes

Dec 22nd, 2020 3:27 am

Subaru batteries are notorious for being "golf cart" quality. You'll see many others in the same boat if you do a google search. I got stranded 4 times due to my factory battery in my 2015 Forester XT. Went straight to Costco and bought a Kirkland and never had an issue again. The dealer paid for my replacement as well.

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Dec 22nd, 2020 3:30 am

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CanadianConsumerYEG: Sr. Member; Aug 30, 2020; 815 posts; 1224 upvotes; YEG/YYZ

Dec 22nd, 2020 3:30 am

Dead battery. Did you leave dome light on?

Dec 22nd, 2020 3:33 am

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Quentin5: Deal Expert; Feb 8, 2014; 19628 posts; 7187 upvotes; Socially Distanced

Dec 22nd, 2020 3:33 am

Sometimes batteries die from old age or low quality (which seems to be the consensus in this thread so far) but they can also die because the alternator did a poor job recharging them.

In fact in Rand McNally they wear hats on their feet and hamburders eat people

Dec 22nd, 2020 5:56 am

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CardinalComb: Sr. Member; Apr 15, 2014; 977 posts; 829 upvotes; Toronto, ON

Dec 22nd, 2020 5:56 am

Battery in my Subaru died in 3 years.

Please respond

Dec 22nd, 2020 9:26 am

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vkizzle: Deal Expert; Aug 22, 2011; 35517 posts; 21566 upvotes; Center of Universe

Dec 22nd, 2020 9:26 am

CanadianConsumerYEG wrote: ↑ Dead battery. Did you leave dome light on?

New vehicles have a "smart" battery management system and would cut all power to the lights once it detects a drop in battery voltage.

Dec 22nd, 2020 9:40 am

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XSnapSX [OP]: Deal Addict; Feb 27, 2013; 1825 posts; 582 upvotes; Toronto

Dec 22nd, 2020 9:40 am

Thanks everyone for your replies. Going to check out the subaru roadside assistance and see what they can do for me. I'm pretty good at ensuring all lights are turned off in the car each time. But who knows. It's just sketchy this happens the day after I got my oil change. Never had issues before this.

Dec 22nd, 2020 11:36 am

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vkizzle: Deal Expert; Aug 22, 2011; 35517 posts; 21566 upvotes; Center of Universe

Dec 22nd, 2020 11:36 am

XSnapSX wrote: ↑ Thanks everyone for your replies. Going to check out the subaru roadside assistance and see what they can do for me. I'm pretty good at ensuring all lights are turned off in the car each time. But who knows. It's just sketchy this happens the day after I got my oil change. Never had issues before this.

Doubles check battery terminals and ensure cables are nice and tight on the posts.

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Dec 22nd, 2020 12:42 pm

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josipm: Sr. Member; Dec 10, 2003; 553 posts; 13 upvotes

Dec 22nd, 2020 12:42 pm

exactly the same thing happened to my neighbor. it was enough for him to get home but when he stopped and turned off the engine...no go..

i took off the battery terminals and retightened and all ok after that for months

Dec 22nd, 2020 1:21 pm

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Beneful1: Sr. Member; May 21, 2015; 906 posts; 436 upvotes; Sarnia, ON

Dec 22nd, 2020 1:21 pm

also check that the side lights in the cargo area aren't flipped on draining the battery. I'm guessing they're still the same as on our 2015 and 2016.. we've done that before.

Dec 22nd, 2020 2:21 pm

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XSnapSX [OP]: Deal Addict; Feb 27, 2013; 1825 posts; 582 upvotes; Toronto

Dec 22nd, 2020 2:21 pm

Got the car boosted by CAA by calling Subaru Roadside Assistance, they showed up in 10 minutes (probably because I live within GTA) drove around for 20 minutes then went to closest subaru dealership. I showed them the video and they are doing some tests right now. Hopefully they find the issue. CAA even mentioned he does many subarus and says its the battery... who knows.

Dec 22nd, 2020 2:28 pm

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mrweather: Deal Fanatic; Aug 29, 2011; 6161 posts; 3224 upvotes; Mississauga

Dec 22nd, 2020 2:28 pm

Manufacturers put in the smallest battery they can get away with because it saves weight. And saving weight improves mileage and keeps those CAFE numbers up.

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Dec 22nd, 2020 2:34 pm

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Quentin5: Deal Expert; Feb 8, 2014; 19628 posts; 7187 upvotes; Socially Distanced

Dec 22nd, 2020 2:34 pm

mrweather wrote: ↑ Manufacturers put in the smallest battery they can get away with because it saves weight. And saving weight improves mileage and keeps those CAFE numbers up.

The difference is a fraction of a percent. If thats the best they can do then they are in more trouble then they think.
And if they want to be innovative they would use an even smaller but more durable battery and super capacitors. But that would also cut repair revenues in the future.

In fact in Rand McNally they wear hats on their feet and hamburders eat people

Dec 22nd, 2020 2:38 pm

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mrweather: Deal Fanatic; Aug 29, 2011; 6161 posts; 3224 upvotes; Mississauga

Dec 22nd, 2020 2:38 pm

Quentin5 wrote: ↑ The difference is a fraction of a percent. If thats the best they can do then they are in more trouble then they think.

Fractions of a percent is all the accountants need when you’re talking about an “average fuel economy”.

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Dec 22nd, 2020 2:47 pm

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Quentin5: Deal Expert; Feb 8, 2014; 19628 posts; 7187 upvotes; Socially Distanced

Dec 22nd, 2020 2:47 pm

mrweather wrote: ↑ Fractions of a percent is all the accountants need when you’re talking about an “average fuel economy”.

Then perhaps they should replace them with more durable but lighter batteries and super capacitors, It would achieve even more then they are now. But it would reduce their future revenues.
Get yet another fraction of a percent.
I won't hold my breath.

In fact in Rand McNally they wear hats on their feet and hamburders eat people

Dec 22nd, 2020 2:54 pm

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angryaudifanatic: Deal Addict; Nov 10, 2018; 3961 posts; 4141 upvotes

Dec 22nd, 2020 2:54 pm

Quentin5 wrote: ↑ The difference is a fraction of a percent.

The entire advent of start stop systems and mild hybridization is to save 0.000001 CO2s. Don't kid yourself. Governments and the Left wing whackos that support their desire to save in one area while causing the mining of rare metals or whatever pillage done to the Earth on the other hand is 'real'.

In the case of this topic at hand, saving 2g for a crappy battery to now have to throw it out for a new one seems wasteful (because it is).

For legal topics and discussions, the opinion, guidance, and thoughts provided are my own and are not considered to be legal advice, in any manner.

Dec 22nd, 2020 2:55 pm

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Quentin5: Deal Expert; Feb 8, 2014; 19628 posts; 7187 upvotes; Socially Distanced

Dec 22nd, 2020 2:55 pm

angryaudifanatic wrote: ↑ The entire advent of start stop systems and mild hybridization is to save 0.000001 CO2s. Don't kid yourself. Governments and the Left wing whackos that support their desire to save in one area while causing the mining of rare metals or whatever pillage done to the Earth on the other hand is 'real'.

In the case of this topic at hand, saving 2g for a crappy battery to now have to throw it out for a new one seems wasteful (because it is).

Yes i know, this whole objection to efficiency is because the big bad gubmint is out to get us.

In fact in Rand McNally they wear hats on their feet and hamburders eat people

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