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2003 Subaru Impreza Repair Question


Topics covered: Kick panel, Panel, Radio.
Mileage: 99,000 miles.

Asked on November 14, 2012

Subaru Impreza Kick panel Problem

I live in Canada - last winter my car started doing this, then was fine all summer. Now that it's cold out, it's doing it again. When I first start it up, the radio, clock and windshield wipers won't turn on for 20 seconds up to a minute or two (seems like the colder the weather, the longer it takes). Then all of a sudden, all three come on at the same time. I keep it in a heated garage at night, but it sits outside at work all day.
Any ideas on what could be causing this? Thank you for any help!
Avatar Asked by carolgieni

Answer

Replied on November 14, 2012

Seems there is a connection that is loose somewhere causing the problem. Check the ground circuit at kick panels. Clean and retightem them and retest.

Tiny Answered by KHLow2008 (expert)
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Replied on November 14, 2012

Will give that a try - thank you!

Tiny Response from carolgieni
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Replied on November 14, 2012

You're welcome. Hope it is a simple fix.

Tiny Answered by KHLow2008 (expert)
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