Diagnostic Information for Alleged Chain Slip Condition on TR580 / TR690 Transmissions – 2017-2023 Subaru

NHTSA ID Number: 10238456

Manufacturer Communication Number: 16-132-20R

Summary

This Service Information Bulletin provides updated diagnostic procedures to follow and a brief questionnaire to complete when diagnosing an alleged Chain Slip condition on the TR580 and TR690 model CVT transmissions used in the models listed.

 


NUMBER: 16-132-20R
DATE: 12/18/20
REVISED: 06/28/23

APPLICABILITY:2018-23MY Legacy and Outback
2017-23MY Impreza
2018-23MY Crosstrek
2019-23MY Forester
2019-23MY Ascent
SUBJECT:Diagnostic Information for Alleged Chain Slip Condition on TR580 / TR690 Transmissions

 

INTRODUCTION:

This Service Information Bulletin provides updated diagnostic procedures to follow and a brief questionnaire to complete when diagnosing an alleged Chain Slip condition on the TR580 and TR690 model CVT transmissions used in the models listed above. In some cases, the customer may have had a concern of hearing an abnormal sound and / or felt an unusual vibration while driving. This information is intended to provide Technicians a user-friendly procedure which will help to ensure an accurate diagnosis and reduce the possibility of unnecessary CVT replacements.

 

SERVICE PROCEDURE / INFORMATION:

Customer satisfaction and retention starts with performing quality repairs.

After completing the questionnaire located at the end of the Troubleshooting section, following the diagnostic procedures supplied in this bulletin and when determined necessary, service procedures for CVT and / or TCMeBay logo replacement remain unchanged. Always refer to the applicable Service Manual and review the full requirements of the repair being performed. The Service Manual procedures contain information critical to performing an effective repair the first time, every time. This includes but is not limited to important SAFETY precautions, proper inspection criteria, necessary special tools, required processes and related one-time-use parts needed for a complete and lasting repair.

VERY IMPORTANT:  With any customer concern, it is important to get a complete and detailed description from them so their condition can be duplicated. Duplicating the condition is critical for a proper diagnosis and successful repair.

Please refer to the table below as it outlines cases where submitting a Quality Monitoring Report (QMR) is required when replacing the CVT. Ensure that all the necessary diagnostic requirements and results, as listed in this bulletin, are included with each QMR submission. It is important to note that the table and data requirements will change periodically, so always refer to the latest revision of this bulletin with each CVT diagnosis. Coding for claim submission on vehicles requiring QMR submission (shown in the table below) is outlined on pg. 10 and 11 of this bulletin.

DSQMs and DPSMs may at their discretion as District Managers, require retailer QMR submission for CVT repair or replacement pre-authorizations. In these cases, the appropriate labor time supplied from the coding information on pg. 10 and 11 can be added to the claim which DPSM/DSQM can authorize.

Table in PDF Bellow…

 

Troubleshooting Flow Chart for Alleged CVT Chain Slip:

In PDF Bellow…

 

PAK FILE INFORMATION:

IMPORTANT NOTES:

  • When performing and CVT replacement or TCU reprogramming, always confirm the fault has been corrected.
  • When submitting TechShare/QMR reports, include the TSB number of this document (16-132-20R) as a keyword. This is used to manage cases.

If the vehicle being repaired is not listed in the table below, or if the reprogramming file listed in the table below is already installed , proceed to the next Step in diagnosis procedure. The reprogramming file may be further updated in the future. Always refer to the most current revisions.

ModelMYFile nameSpecificationOld Part NumberKeywordNew CID
ASCENT1930919AF98G.pak2.4L DIT CVT without CVTF cooler (air cool)30919AF98E 30919AF98F6CB17BE5R83EE000
1930919AF99G.pak2.4L DIT CVT with CVTF cooler (air cool)30919AF99E 30919AF99F1648933CR83EF000
20-2130919AH13H.pk22.4L DIT CVT without CVTF cooler (air cool)30919AH13F 30919AH13GB3DFD2E3Q93EE100
20-2130919AH14H.pk22.4L DIT CVT with CVTF cooler (air cool)30919AH14E* 30919AH14GB5D0FB3DQ93EF100
2230919AJ53B.pk22.4L DIT CVT without CVTF cooler (air cool)30919AJ53AD3DF9A7BN2FEE600
2230919AJ54B.pk22.4L DIT CVT with CVTF cooler (air cool)30919AJ54ACED94BB7N2FEF600

* A TCMeBay logo with software version 30919AH14E as the current software status will require an additional step when reprograming. Until further revision is announced, the Temporary PAK file used in WRK21/22 MUST be reprogrammed to the TCMeBay logo before the 30919AH14H file can be installed.

NOTE: The temporary reprogramming files used in WRK-21/22 are not to be used for CVT chain slip diagnosis on vehicles currently unaffected by WRK-21/22.

 

CVT Chain Slip Assessment:

There are three main forms of CVT chain slip.

  • Continuous Micro-Slip
  • Short-Time Slip
  • Long-Time Slip

Using Subaru Select Monitor (SSM), check and record data monitors and compare to the three examples listed below. If the recorded data from the vehicle matches the examples below, the CVT will require replacement. The SSM data will be required for claim submission. A QMR containing the same information will also be required.

 

1. Continuous Micro-Slip:

During a continuous micro-slip, while the Accelerator Opening Angle monitor displays a stable value for more than one second, there are fluctuations in the Actual Gear Ratio monitor:

Peak to Peak > 0.02

Frequency > 3 cycles per 1 second

There are fluctuations in the Primary Rev Speed and/or Secondary Rev Speed monitor:

Peak to Peak > 50 rpm

Frequency > 3 cycles per 1 second

Below are two examples of the data monitoring during Continuous Micro-Slip

 

 

2. Short-Time Slip:

When a short-time slip occurs, the changes in the Actual Gear Ratio monitor will be larger than 0.1 per 0.1 second.  After the Actual Gear Ratio monitor resumes to stable conditions, distinct fluctuations in revolution speed continues.

 

3. Long-Time Slip:

When a long-time slip occurs, the Primary UP Duty monitor will be larger than 90% and the

Actual Pulley Ratio monitor lowers for a duration of 0.5 seconds or more. Even after the Actual Gear Ratio monitor resumes to stable conditions, distinct fluctuations in revolution speed continues.

 

Reference Material: Similar Symptoms To CVT Chain Slip

In some cases, a customer may report symptoms of chain slip when in fact there is no actual slippage within the CVT. Listed below are examples of situations than can mimic the symptoms of chain slip.

1. Forward Clutch Slip Shock:

This shock can occur when the forward clutch slips. If this situation is reported, reprogram the TCMeBay logo with new software if it is available.

The rotation speeds for the upstream and downstream sides of the forward clutch do not synchronize when driving.

 

Example for

2.4L Turbo or 3.6L NA equipped vehicles

Upstream side of the forward clutch- Secondary Rev Speed

Downstream side of the forward clutch-  Front Wheel Speed

Example for vehicles WITHOUT

2.4L Turbo or 3.6L NA

Upstream side of the forward clutch- Turbine Revolution Speed

Downstream side of the forward clutch-  Primary Rev Speed

 

2. Lock Up Clutch Engagement Shock:

This shock can occur when the lock up clutch engages rapidly. If this situation is reported, reprogram the TCMeBay logo with new software if it is available.

 

3. Shift Up Shock:

This shock can occur when the CVT upshifts. If this situation is reported, reprogram the TCMeBay logo with new software if it is available. If there is no new software available or the reprograming does not remedy the issue, report the situation to Techline.

 

4. Primary Up Duty Square Control (Ascent Models up to 2021MY):

A harsh shift can be felt while driving. If this situation is reported, reprogram the TCMeBay logo with new software if it is available. If there is no new software available or the reprograming does not remedy the issue, report the situation to Techline.

 


WRK-22 – CVT Chain Guide Breakage – 2020-2021 Subaru Outback & Legacy

 

WRK-22 – CVT Chain Guide Breakage – 2020-2021 Subaru Outback & Legacy

 


WRK-21 – CVT Chain Guide Breakage – 2019-2020 Subaru Ascent, 2020 Legacy & Outback

 

WRK-21 – CVT Chain Guide Breakage – 2019-2020 Subaru Ascent, 2020 Legacy & Outback

 


35 Affected Products

Vehicles

MAKEMODELYEAR
SUBARUASCENT2019-2023
SUBARUCROSSTREK2018-2023
SUBARUFORESTER2019-2023
SUBARUIMPREZA2017-2023
SUBARULEGACY2018-2023
SUBARUOUTBACK2018-2023

 


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NUMBER: 16-132-20R
DATE: 12/18/20
REVISED: 06/28/23

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NHTSA ID Number: 10231299

Manufacturer Communication Number: 16-132-20R

Summary

This Service Information Bulletin provides updated diagnostic procedures to follow and a brief questionnaire to complete when diagnosing an alleged Chain Slip condition on the TR580 and TR690 model CVT transmissions used in the models listed.

 

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NUMBER: 16-132-20R
DATE: 12/18/20
REVISED: 01/12/23

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NHTSA ID Number: 10226904

Manufacturer Communication Number: 16-132-20R

Summary

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NHTSA ID Number: 10216984

Manufacturer Communication Number: 16-132-20R

Summary

This Bulletin provides updated diagnostic procedures to follow and a brief questionnaire to complete when diagnosing an alleged Chain Slip condition on the TR580 and TR690 model CVT transmissions used in the models listed.

 

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Manufacturer Communication Number: 16-132-20R

Summary

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Manufacturer Communication Number: 16-132-20R

Summary

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Summary

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