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2009 SUBARU FORESTER

2.5L H4AWDCVTgas
18 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
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P2723moderate severityPowertrain

Transmission Shift Solenoid E Intermittent

on 2009 Subaru Forester 2.5L H4 · AWD

What this code means

Intermittent operation of shift solenoid E.

Symptoms

  • Occasional shift issues
  • Check engine light comes and goes

Common causes

  • Loose connector
  • Solenoid degrading
  • Wiring intermittent

Diagnostic steps

  1. Wiggle test
  2. Monitor solenoid duty cycle

Repair notes

Replace solenoid or repair connector.

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