# 2003 Subaru Forester - Symptoms?

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-subaru-forester-symptoms/128177>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** subaru\
**Created:** [November 4, 2018, 2:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-subaru-forester-symptoms/128177 "2018-11-04T02:02:08Z")\
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**Author:** ![JimKessler](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/ba8739/32.png) [@JimKessler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JimKessler)\
**Post date:** [November 4, 2018, 2:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-subaru-forester-symptoms/128177/1 "2018-11-04T02:02:08Z")

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How do you know if your torque converter is having troubles?

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**Author:** ![Cavell](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/cavell/32/43396_2.png) [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\
**Post date:** [November 5, 2018, 8:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-subaru-forester-symptoms/128177/2 "2018-11-05T20:36:52Z")

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a common problem is shuddering when you accelerate. as in not smooth acceleration. some might confuse it with a vibration which can point to driveline issues such as rear driveshaft imbalance issues which is possible with an AWD car like yours.  
a vibration issue can be a motor issue that is mixed in with a trans link? the motor provides power to the trans which is output to the driveline.  
worn u-joints? bad carrier bearing? bad cv joints? motor mounts? trans mounts? vs motor issues. engine misfire means not smooth acceleration. any check engine lights?