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If your Subaru Tribeca has a humming noise at high speed, it can be distracting and, depending on the cause, dangerous. We’ve outlined the most common reasons why a humming noise in your car gets louder with speed. We’ve also provided an audio sample of each issue to help determine …

If your Subaru Tribeca’s AC system is not working, it can be uncomfortable and downright dangerous on a hot day. There are A LOT of issues that can cause your car’s air conditioner to fail. This article is broken down into these three sections to help save you time repairing …

P0324 is a common OBD2 trouble code. It indicates that there is an issue with your Subaru Tribeca’s knock control system. While P0324 is a generic code, repair steps will vary depending on your Tribeca’s engine type and model year. However, some basic steps can be followed to help diagnose …

P0026 is a code that signals an issue with your Subaru Tribeca’s intake valve control solenoid circuit. In layman’s terms, the circuit is not complying with the Powertrain Control Module’s commands. It sent a signal to the intake valve control solenoid, and it, for whatever reason, failed. P0026 is a …

P0725 is a common OBD2 code that can occur in the Subaru Tribeca. It indicates an issue with the engine speed sensor input circuit (which measures the engine speed at the input shaft and helps the PCM determine when and how hard to shift the transmission). It’s a generic code, …

P2271 is a generic DTC trouble code that can affect the Subaru Tribeca. It indicates that the oxygen sensor located on bank 1 in the second position is continuously sending voltage with a value that is too rich. There are oxygen sensors on both sides of the catalytic converter. The …

P2279 is a generic OBD-II code. It indicates there is a vacuum leak coming from your Subaru Tribeca’s air intake system. While P2279 is a generic code (it has the same definition for the Tribeca as it would any other vehicle made after 1996), repair steps will vary based on …

P0116 indicates that your Subaru Tribeca’s engine coolant temperature sensor is sending a signal to the PCM (powertrain control module) that is outside of its normal operating range (in terms of voltage). While P0116 is a generic OBD2 code (it has the same definition for any car or truck), it …

P0117 is a generic OBD2 code.  It indicates that your Subaru Tribeca’s PCM (powertrain control module) has detected the signal coming from the engine coolant temp (ECT) sensor has a voltage level below its normal operating range. With the ECT sensor, as the voltage level drops, it will appear that …

P0036 is a very common O2 sensor-related trouble code. It’s generic, which means it has the same definition for the Subaru Tribeca as any other vehicle. This code is almost always caused by a bad heated oxygen sensor or wiring issue and is almost always symptom-free. P0036 should NOT be …