Fixing The Two Most Annoying Issues With My 2013 Subaru BRZ Premium! Finally, RELIEF!!!

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[@Jordan-ki6ow]

LOL the beginning of the video is a prime example of the everyday struggle I have with my BRZ. Instead of taking it as a negative, I just tell myself I have automatic closing doors.

[@PRO4XKEV]

A door not staying open would be annoying. And you got a free socket for your tool box.

[@CatlessPrius]

Atleast it's not like my ford with doors that don't stay closed

[@Epidawn1]

Dude. I just got an FRS and have been looking for a video talking about this. You’re awesome! Thanks so much!

[@ws_m]

The video was worth it to see the Vessel rechargeable screwdriver in action. I'll add it to my list of tools you have me buying.

[@maptastik]

A very timely video! Just got a 2015 Outback and noticed the doors don’t hold well. I don’t have much experience working on cars, but your explanation and demonstration of replacing the door checks make this seem very doable by a newbie like me. Thanks!

[@P2PRIEST523]

Thanks for the video! Got a 2014 brz a couple months back and figured the door issue was caused by the previous owner.

[@mrvector257]

I have a 2014 and I can tell you that this is the MOST ANNOYING thing about these cars. I'm only 5'7", but the door not staying open, especially on a hill, is insanely frustrating. My shins are always bruised... Thanks for this vid. Just ordered myself a couple of those checks. Also, thank you for including the parts link. Keep up the great videos.

[@shadythereok]

For now, I just park headed downhill I have two to replace, thanks, great video

[@michaelweatherhead9470]

Thanks for the update on the BRZ Robert nicely done. Take care of yourself and Girlfriend and be Blessed and Happy Easter to you.

[@MrSubaru1387]

Happy Easter

[@donaldgeorge6656]

Thank you for showing this. I always wondered how that was installed and how the door stays open

[@IIIDemon]

thanks for this. thats been annoying the hell out of me for the duration of my BRZ ownership, and you've shown me the exact part i need to make my door behave again. annoyance tip from me, this should be on your list: get some wide angle side mirrors. the blind spot on this car is really bad with the stock mirrors. it was driving me nuts for a while, so i went looking around the internet, and there are plenty of after-market mirror options with just a bit of a convex curve. its way better, i highly recommend it.

[@skyty0]

Not to say that the new mirrors are a bad choice, but my FR-S has fantastic visibility, better than most cars I've owned. You sure your mirrors are set up correctly??

[@ralkia]

@@skyty0 yeah my '17 86 has great blind spot visibility, at least in comparison to my '03 camry that was the only other car I've driven longterm. I'm close enough to the mirrors to where I don't really even have a blind spot. I check over my shoulder just in case but it's never been an issue. The visibility out the rear leaves something to be desired, but that's the case with all cars that meet modern crash safety standards

[@carsnob]

I just break my neck both way really not hard to check blind spots ik the side mirrors arent the biggest but its a small japanese sports car

[@robsonselzelin]

I had the same rolling noise on my 2011 Subaru Tribeca, but it was a crayola marker that my daughter let fall down between the carpet and the bottom of the vehicle, under the driver seat. It took me forever to find it!

[@Helixxification]

I use your code for all my Koken needs! Thanks 🙏🏻

[@bobmcl2406]

Can confirm door checks fail on Foresters too. Thanks for this video.

[@jameshyde1501]

You make it look so!... easy! I would be in the garage with that problem for about six months!

[@veps2i]

Pulling door panels on this car is very easy, on some makes and models it can be a major pain and you can end with broken pins and panels very easily.

[@Cozyplayss]

I just thought the doors closing like that were normal definitely gonna get some door checks asap Thank you for making these videos they've really helped me keep the brz going strong !

[@WhiteVaille]

Thanks for the inspiration for tackling the "door check" issue on my 99 Crown Vic, also as someone that's just over 6'1", lol. Really minor issue that I've just been living with, but yeah, quality of life improvement for something so simple. Hoping mine is similarly affordable. (and thanks for naming it - I never would have thought of calling it that)

[@WhiteVaille]

Ayy lmao, looks like I have to pull the entire door and hinges off to properly fix mine, all for a piece of foam or felt. Might just continue living with it. 😢

[@falkon240]

I recommend going with the 2022 door checks. They’re a direct upgrade and hopefully wont degrade over time like the original ones.

[@falkon240]

@@twhalen 7 months later my door checks are still holding up. Subaru cannot build door checks apparently lmao

[@alphamoondoggo]

@@falkon240 do you have the code for the door check?

[@falkon240]

@@alphamoondoggo Subaru 61124CC000

[@ocrOPK]

​@@alphamoondoggo if still needed: 61124CC000

[@nope80382]

@@alphamoondoggo if it's the 2022 BRZ, 61124CC000.

[@Abucody]

Thank you Mr. Subaru!

[@user-el3sj1ce9l]

This video comes right on time! My BRZ is annoying me every single time with the fxxking door. Somehow the passenger’s side is still functional. This car has 3 previous owner. Which means all of the previous owners didn’t successfully bring a girl to the passenger seat for a long term😢. I’m having really bad feeling that I couldn’t make it either😢.

[@MasterChief0093]

Thannnnnnk you. I have to like dive into my car every time. Definitely doing this soon

[@mickeybrumfield764]

I am having trouble with the door stop on my Forester. Didn't know what a door stop was called going to see about replacing mine now that I know what it is.

[@swiftyride9780]

I’m shocked that with all the tools you have you did it by hand haha pretty nice

[@notsponsored103]

Haha, my 03 GG9 driver door does this, I feel your pain.

[@aznbro5559]

Have to same annoying problems with my 2020 brz thanks for the tip ☺️

[@camrsr5463]

so lucky that socket came out easy!

[@maybeimnotlistening4935]

Need to get that 11mm framed or mounted somewhere. Makes a good story.

[@TNRonin]

Remind me of the GM legend that some prankster line workers would put bbs into the frame during assembly.

[@kiwiasian]

That 11mm in the unibody was no accident, I’m sure. Someone was having a laugh 😂

[@jasonschembriify]

Rather than peeling back the door plastic which is a messy job, perhaps cut a slit in the plastic with a stanley knife to gain access. Then can simply tape it back up when complete.

[@CM-ef8fu]

Hello MrSubaru! I just recently found your channel and love it, subscribed straight away! Thanks for all the valuable information! I know its off topic here, but could you give some advise on which years of a used Subaru Forester to avaoid? Much appriciated :-) Greetings from Japan!

[@MrSubaru1387]

Foresters are solid throughout the range. I actually have a used Forester buyers guide video - kzbin.info/www/bejne/p4m4aYVtmquXors

[@CM-ef8fu]

​@@MrSubaru1387 Thanks for the reply😊

[@michaelbrennan7148]

Thank you. I often think of the song by James Taylor " Going to Carolina" when watching Mr. Subaru videos

[@FatSapphire]

I’m thinking about adding a few rounds of e-tape to mine for a little more resistance.

[@asapcrusty4264]

The door in the beginning remind me of my 350z they always go for the shins

[@ThePhotographyHobbyist]

Unrelated random note. We took delivery of a 2023 WRX Premium yesterday (Magnatite Gray). It's beautiful. Got the STI exhaust and some other extras too.

[@simms196]

Nice cordless screwdriver, just put one in my cart 👍

[@infestedalien]

Thank you for the video. It's crazy how lucky you where to notice the 11mm socket and that it happen to rest in that place in that moment. :) How many miles has your BRZ rolled in total?

[@melissavines4153]

As always, precise, meticulous.

[@TheRealDanBell]

Yea, those electrical plugs into the door panel were a pain in the ass to take off on my Forester. I wish I had that tool.

[@MrSk8kat]

That screwdriver is awesome

[@ydmf2]

Ya, what is it?

[@ydmf2]

Oh, link is in description.😎

[@veronicalane1458]

My 2005 Outlook does the Exact same thing!

[@Cst-dh7hn]

Always wondered where that socket went

[@cennsa140driver]

The car just had auto close doors. The same option my 05 Outback has!

[@timbrown9731]

Someone, was trying to sacrifice an 11mm to the 10mm gods....

[@ryanhoge]

My wrx had a similar issue with rolling bolt sounds in the sunroof area - every turn had a noise. I was able to use a scope and magnet to retrieve 2 bolts that had never been used - weird

[@ScreechieBoi]

Hello good sir! What is the brand of that ratchet? I love the gear mechanism on it

[@nfsfanAndrew]

That electric screw driver looks sweet.

[@bobmcl2406]

I like those electrical disconnect pliers! Do they work on connectors that need to be spread rather that squeezed?

[@XX-sz6qh]

I know who to take the new brz to now when I get one 😂

[@raypencosky8296]

Mr. Subaru, 2001 legacy wagon, can the bucket seats be switched? Passenger side is obviously more firm since it's not used. Thanks.

[@idiotgo]

Usualy the two plastic pads inside the door check wear out. I just press to washers in between and good as new.

[@phabeondominguez5971]

20+ yrs working on my own cars and never owned a torque wrench.. what make/models ya recommend for my wheels and lite engine work? Appreciate any input and advice

[@kevind_53]

Making a car more enjoyable is always a win🚀

[@Sigue24]

Question if possible, HVAC actuator on a 2013 WRX. I'm assuming dash needs to come out for it or maybe just some of the lower paneling? How much of a pain is it to tackle?

[@Stinnergy]

My 06 outback is starting to do this, but not bad enough to address yet. It looks like it's been lubricated and may be medal. I was thinking just remove the lubricant or put something sticky on it. Make sense?

[@thechief7291]

Would it be possible to do this without removing electrical pigtail and green and white cable?

[@occamsrazor1285]

7:25 If anyone is curious what it is, it's Cemedine 5430L

[@rockinrob2004]

You are the man with these Subaru's. I'm up in the North East and my 2019 Impreza is just at 31600k so my dealer warranty service is over. I trust no one to work on it. Hopefully I can come down to you and get a few things sorted out before summer is over. That would be great! Cheers

[@fredharvey2720]

He has a backlog of cars in his yard.

[@AD-uw6bd]

Socket in my enemies' car frames. Gotcha.

[@Creator.dusionfrench]

I'm seeking a nose cut for the 2015-16 subaru legacy. Any suggestions?

[@galerae947]

My car has the same swinging door issue. Drives me nuts.

[@jamesm.8392]

Well when you make friction parts from plastic thats what happens

[@raikoh05]

do they have a better door check that doesnt wear out the same way?

[@Izchapito]

where your video change subaru brz automatic transmission fluid?

[@anthonynichols9670]

A little off topic but changing the fluid in my wife's 2013 crosstrek cvt transmission and someone used gear oil. Should I look for another transmission or can I flush it out with a couple more changes?

[@walterduran6950]

@Mr.Subaru what vehicle would you recommend for a family of 5? Tribeca or Ascent?

[@cesargutierrez2992]

2013 scion frs flext plate crack 2 times what is the problem couse this happens ... thanks.

[@hjc0706]

no issues with the steering damper gear plastic broken?

[@Amirgtb23]

Checker Assembly 61124CA001 is same for both left and right door ?

[@Rob-ob3sh]

Sorry my question is about my 2018 crosstrek. If my break pads on the rear are indicating 4 mm but my driving is very limited as I only have 36,000 kilometres on the car in 5 years that’s about 3,600 kilometres every 6 months should I replace my rear pads at this point ?

[@Slanovich]

Did you replace them with gen 1 or gen 2 door checks? I've heard gen 2 have deeper grooves and hold better.

[@th3unknown666]

Hey actually I got my passenger window replaced and now my window rolls down but not up. It’s not the window switch nor the fuses. Should I just replace the motor and the regulator

[@lunstee]

Could you not replace the door check through the speaker opening? I would much rather unbolt and remove the speaker than disturb the adhesive holding the plastic sheeting.

[@Carlos.Rivera]

Yours clutch squeak? After a beat up carving the canyons it disappears but squeak in cold and even engine off

[@maybenot6075]

His brz is an auto but my subaru does the same, it's not the actual clutch it's the pinion in the back of the peddle on my 03 forester, it's been doing it since I got it to the point I'v forgotten about it 🤣

[@GeorgeENorkus]

Just saying since it's is possible that someone switched things around or installed something made in America. When you found the 11mm socket, that tells me that someone used an SAE nut/bolt. 11mm and 7/16" are pretty close to the same size.

[@michealrobinson]

I hate when people go "working on a vehicle" and don't put it back the way it's suppose to be.

[@miketrudelle769]

Me too brother

[@Romulan112]

I remember working only on Subaru's (cause that was all I owned) in the 80's. I kept telling everyone 10,12,14,17,19,21,22,30,32,36mm sizes used. I had even removed the 11,13,15,18, etc sizes from my toolbox. Years later, I had bought a Ford and found a use for the 11,13,15, and 18 sizes lol. Now, they are all in my toolbox. I did work on a 2006 Outback and the caliper hose to the caliper uses a 11mm socket. Perhaps that is aftermarket?

[@sockmonkey3393]

My mazda 6 rear doors don't stay open either

[@GrahamTurismo]

Does the same part fit for both sides or is it different part #’s for each door?

[@MrSubaru1387]

Same is both doors on the BRZ

[@corex72]

Lubrication?

[@charlesbarnhart6984]

Mr Subaru, can you shed any additional light on the ongoing battery failure issue with 2017 and 2018 outback’s and legacy’s? (And other years and models). 2 of my close friends have had severe battery failure issues with no acceptable resolution by the local Subaru dealer. One friend had his failed battery replaced 2-3 times after not starting in his garage. After no resolution of the issue by the dealer, he sold it to an online dealer and bought a Honda cr-v. Another friend had same battery probs with his 2018 (?) legacy. The dealer pulled out his entertainment/map system and said ok it’s fixed, here you go. They made a weak offer to sell him a new car as alternative. In your opinion mr Subaru, what is really going on with these cars that are destroying the battery? Subaru days are numbered if this keeps up. Thanks. Ps. Could it be a bad controller area network module? Poor software or something like that?

[@Savannahjbo]

2 things , when we having a youtube bonfire !! that pile looks ready... and ..what in the lazy screwdriver hell .... jk , im just jelly

[@akaHermanSnerd]

1 second ago My '18 WRX dislikes it when you disconnect the window and lock controls with the battery connected. I lose the ability to control the other windows from the driver's door controls. Should disconnect the battery first.

[@wim0104]

WTF; Vessel makes an auto-screwdriver!? Quit hiding these things from us!

[@TheScottishKayaker]

This video should be retitled to "Best way to prank your buddy who owns a BRZ" on an unrelated note does anyone have an 11mm they don't need?

[@aitp]

Obviously something lacking in Subaru quality control as my 2018 Levorg with 20,000k needed them too.

[@cigarsgunsandgasoline8032]

Socket in the frame... previous owner might have pissed their mechanic off... OR... shady ass shop did it to get the P.O. to come back and get unnecessary work done!

[@fcguy7]

That socket was 100% a mechanic messing with either an annoying customer or another mechanic.

[@KniFz]

I love finding free tools in cars lmao

[@ronnyek4242]

Ergonomics on that electronic screwdriver look like a pita

[@villadelrefugio]

If your mechanic doesnt have hammer bruises, dont trust him.

[@MrSubaru1387]

LBZ Duramax Alternator painted that nail. Lol

[@jontoland3491]

I know how it got there!!! 😂

[@1atinlove]

I love your channel, this is great information. Can you do a vid for the timing cover reseal

[@ilham7345]

torque spec is yes

[@Shawnxsather]

You don’t know why there’s an 11 mm? A rookie clearly lost their only 10mm, lol. Jus as gud.

[@odnamsrazor2364]

i bet if you park on a hill, nose down, that those doors will stay open.

[@jameshedge7080]

What is the Screwdriver you're using in the video

[@jameshedge7080]

Never mind

[@MrSubaru1387]

Lol

[@bkranz-1283]

Just wanted anyone in the comments to know this guy will block you on tik tok just because you disagree with him about the quality of certain snap on tools. He’s also reported other accounts for obvious sarcastic simple parodies of himself. He spends most of his time on tik tok attacking people like Chris Fix or tool companies, or singling out people in his comments for content but can’t handle any critique in return. I wouldn’t watch any of his content if I were you.

[@MattMatt77]

5:13 no hand tools to be seen nothing but Power Tools... Real Men 😑

[@user-pc4cg9zw2u]

Himrsudaru

[@MikeHudson-px2gc]

While you have the door panel off, it's a good time to replace the gasket before it blows.