# \#imprezawrxsti **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/imprezawrxsti/11167.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [2002 Subaru Impreza WRX STi won’t move in any gear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-subaru-impreza-wrx-sti-won-t-move-in-any-gear/162396)
**Author:** [@Reganblankenship1\_166129](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Reganblankenship1_166129)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2020, 3:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-subaru-impreza-wrx-sti-won-t-move-in-any-gear/162396 "2020-04-08T03:00:26Z")
I have an automatic 02 Impreza wrx and I can put it in any gear but it doesn’t go anywhere at all. If you rev it, it still won’t move even after a couple minutes. --- ## [Running power steering fluid dry - 2016 Subaru Impreza WRX STi](https://community.cartalk.com/t/running-power-steering-fluid-dry-2016-subaru-impreza-wrx-sti/143026)
**Author:** [@Lindley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lindley)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2019, 8:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/running-power-steering-fluid-dry-2016-subaru-impreza-wrx-sti/143026 "2019-06-26T08:57:48Z")
Running your power steering pump dry for a minute will it go out ? --- ## [Is engaging 1st gear by revving to around 1500 rpm bad?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-engaging-1st-gear-by-revving-to-around-1500-rpm-bad/123518)
**Author:** [@Ben10](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ben10)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2018, 2:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-engaging-1st-gear-by-revving-to-around-1500-rpm-bad/123518 "2018-08-27T14:58:16Z")
I am having trouble starting from a standstill in a manual car. I would usually rev to around 1500 rpm a little before the clutch begins to grab. As I am at around 1500rpm, I would slowly let the clutch out till the cat… --- ## [Local Shop Taking FOREVER to finish my rebuild](https://community.cartalk.com/t/local-shop-taking-forever-to-finish-my-rebuild/118260)
**Author:** [@IWantMyHatchbackBack](https://community.cartalk.com/u/IWantMyHatchbackBack)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2018, 11:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/local-shop-taking-forever-to-finish-my-rebuild/118260 "2018-06-03T23:53:41Z")
Alright, so on Halloween night last year (2017) my Subaru was diagnosed with the dreaded rod knock… luckily the dealership I bought it from recommended a warranty that after the fact I thought I had been ripped off, BUT … --- ## [Clutch length](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clutch-length/118296)
**Author:** [@Richie\_toast](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Richie_toast)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2018, 3:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clutch-length/118296 "2018-05-30T03:08:41Z")
I have a 2003 wrx ( not sti ) with some customizations but the clutch on the car seems unnecessarily long since the bite point is early on to engaging the clutch but is there anyway to shorten the clutch or would that b… --- ## [Removing rust from a 2002 Subaru Impreza WRX STi](https://community.cartalk.com/t/removing-rust-from-a-2002-subaru-impreza-wrx-sti/114457)
**Author:** [@Jay15](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jay15)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2018, 4:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/removing-rust-from-a-2002-subaru-impreza-wrx-sti/114457 "2018-03-26T16:37:03Z")
Whats the best way to remove rust from a sub frame on a Subaru Impreze? This will be a DIY job. --- ## [09 WRX STI Hatch or Mazda 3 MPS](https://community.cartalk.com/t/09-wrx-sti-hatch-or-mazda-3-mps/111172)
**Author:** [@Ben\_Mason-Atoni](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ben_Mason-Atoni)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2018, 5:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/09-wrx-sti-hatch-or-mazda-3-mps/111172 "2018-01-14T17:42:15Z")
Hey everybody, So… I’ve come to the decision of purchasing my first vehicle, either an 07-09 STI hatch or a similar model Mazda MPS. Just for a bit of context, I’m a New Zealand 23 year old, working full-time as a bank… --- ## [Funky Rearview Mirror](https://community.cartalk.com/t/funky-rearview-mirror/90354)
**Author:** [@Tattercat](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tattercat)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2015, 8:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/funky-rearview-mirror/90354 "2015-06-22T20:46:15Z")
I have a 2003 Subaru WRX (NOT an STi) Impreza wagon. Just recently, the auto dimming/compass rearview mirror went dark except for a sort of clear, silvery 'bubble' that does not remain static. It seems to slowly change… --- ## [Whining Brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whining-brakes/85061)
**Author:** [@Denizan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Denizan)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2014, 5:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whining-brakes/85061 "2014-05-18T05:21:19Z")
I have been working on all my wheels new pads and new ball joints in the front top and bottom. So when I am braking now I can hear a distinct whining sound kind of like a crapped out automatic tranny. I drive a manual … --- ## [Wobble when braking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wobble-when-braking/84921)
**Author:** [@subarudaniel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/subarudaniel)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2014, 5:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wobble-when-braking/84921 "2014-05-09T05:42:05Z")
I recently heard a Car Talk episode in which the caller had a problem with his car wobbling or vibrating while he was braking. The conclusion was that the rotors were warped. A quick google search would confirm that this… --- ## [Subaru engine self destruction](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-engine-self-destruction/78317)
**Author:** [@Scoob](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Scoob)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2013, 3:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-engine-self-destruction/78317 "2013-05-29T15:38:25Z")
My daughter drives an 04 WRX. We purchased the car new, taught her to drive in it and have kept up with the maintenance. Including changing the timing belt and water pump about 13 months ago. The odometer was at about 96… --- ## [2005 Subaru WRX high idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-subaru-wrx-high-idle/78773)
**Author:** [@Stitch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stitch)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2013, 11:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-subaru-wrx-high-idle/78773 "2013-04-18T23:34:07Z")
The past two times I've driven to work I've hit significant traffic. While in the middle of stop and go traffic, the engine started to idle at high RPM (3000-4000). Today the temperature gauge really started climbing and… --- ## [CV joint or something else on my WRX](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cv-joint-or-something-else-on-my-wrx/75408)
**Author:** [@Josey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Josey)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2012, 11:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cv-joint-or-something-else-on-my-wrx/75408 "2012-11-09T23:44:08Z")
I have an 04 WRX, iv upgraded the suspension (1.5" - 1.75" drop front and back respectfully) and have a full set up of strut tower braces. Recently when accelerating from a stop i get a clicking noise from the passenger … --- ## [What went wrong in my clutch assembly!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-went-wrong-in-my-clutch-assembly/74742)
**Author:** [@LazyBenInc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LazyBenInc)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2012, 9:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-went-wrong-in-my-clutch-assembly/74742 "2012-09-30T09:18:04Z")
I have a 2008 Subaru Impreza WRX 5 speed hatchback with 38,000 miles on it. I am the sole owner/driver of the car since I purchased it in 2008. So in March 2012 while my car was just shy of it's 36,000 mile factory wa… --- ## [A Subaru Impreza WRX STI and an infant?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-subaru-impreza-wrx-sti-and-an-infant/71973)
**Author:** [@swamptater](https://community.cartalk.com/u/swamptater)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2012, 2:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-subaru-impreza-wrx-sti-and-an-infant/71973 "2012-05-02T02:01:18Z")
My husband and I are expecting in August. He just bought a 2004 Subaru Impreza WRX STI from a friend and insists it's a family car because it has 4 doors. After riding in it I can't imagine putting our newborn in the c… --- ## [Altered seat belts cause air bag light to stay on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/altered-seat-belts-cause-air-bag-light-to-stay-on/69079)
**Author:** [@bchilds](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bchilds)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2011, 7:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/altered-seat-belts-cause-air-bag-light-to-stay-on/69079 "2011-10-30T19:10:14Z")
The seat belts in a Subaru WRX have been replaced with 4 Point Racing Harnesses. The air bag light now stays on. Does this mean the air bags are inoperable or will they still deploy in case of an accident?