NHTSA ID Number: 10093105
Manufacturer Communication Number: 02-162-15R
Summary
“THIS SERVICE INFORMATION BULLETIN ANNOUNCES A DESIGN CHANGE TO THE OIL PRESSURE SWITCH ASSEMBLY. NICKEL PLATING HAS BEEN APPLIED TO THE INTERNAL SWITCH CONTACTS TO ENHANCE THEIR DURABILITY AND REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF POOR CONTACT WHICH COULD AFFECT OPERATION OR CAUSE IMPROPER ILLUMINATION OF THE OIL PRESSURE WARNING LAMP. A SMALL PILOT PORTION WAS ADDED TO THE THREADED AREA ON P.N. 25240KA051 AS SHOWN IN THE ILLUSTRATION BELOW. REVISED PRODUCTION CHANGE INFORMATION.”
NUMBER: 02-162-15R
DATE: 09/10/15
REVISED: 09/11/15
| APPLICABILITY: | 2005 – Current MY Legacy and Outback |
2008 – Current MY Impreza, WRX , STi and Crosstrek | |
| 2003 – Current MY Forester | |
| 2006 – 14MY Tribeca | |
| 2013 – Current MY BRZ | |
| SUBJECT: | Change to Engine Oil Pressure Switch |
INTRODUCTION
This Service Information bulletin announces a design change to the oil pressure switch assembly. Nickel plating has been applied to the internal switch contacts to enhance their durability and reduce the possibility of poor contact which could affect operation or cause improper illumination of the oil pressure warning lamp. A small pilot portion was added to the threaded area on p.n. 25240KA051 as shown in the illustration below.
PRODUCTION CHANGE INFORMATION:
The new oil pressure switches were incorporated into production with the following VINs:
| VEHICLE / MODEL | STARTING VIN | |
|---|---|---|
| Legacy | All | G*005828 |
| Outback | G*208461 | |
| Impreza / Crosstrek | 4-Door | F*016540 |
| 5-Door | F*278870 | |
| Hybrid | F*284059 | |
| Forester | All | F*829098 |
| WRX | All | G*803630 |
| WRX STI | G*808569 | |
| BRZ | All | G*600111 |
PART INFORMATION
NOTE: The oil pressure switches shown below supersede part numbers 25240KA040 and 25240KA050 respectively.
25240KA041 25240KA051
SERVICE PROCEDURE / INFORMATION
Whenever replacement of the oil pressure switch is required, follow the procedure outlined in the applicable Service Manual. After installation, always run the engine and recheck for leaks and proper operation of the warning lamp before releasing the vehicle.
REMINDER: SOA strongly discourages the printing and/or local storage of service information as previously released information and electronic publications may be updated at any time.
Always refer to STIS for the latest service information before performing any repairs.
76 Affected Products
Vehicles
| MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
| SUBARU | BRZ | 2013-2016 |
| SUBARU | CROSSTREK | 2012-2013, 2016 |
| SUBARU | FORESTER | 2005-2016 |
| SUBARU | IMPREZA | 2007-2016 |
| SUBARU | LEGACY | 2005-2016 |
| SUBARU | OUTBACK | 2005-2016 |
| SUBARU | WRX | 2008-2016 |
| SUBARU | WRX STI | 2005, 2008-2015 |
| SUBARU | XV CROSSTREK | 2012-2016 |
2 Associated Documents
Service Bulletin Document
NUMBER: 02-162-15R
DATE: 09/10/15
REVISED: 09/11/15
SB-10093105-2280.pdf 268.368KB
Manufacturer Communications
NUMBER: 02-162-15R
DATE: 09/10/15
REVISED: 09/11/15
MC-10093105-2280.pdf 268.368KB
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Bulletin Number: 02-162-15R; Revised: 09/11/15 Page 1 INTRODUCTION This Service Information bulletin announces a design change to the oil pressure switch assembly. Nickel plating has been applied to the internal switch contacts to enhance their durability and reduce the possibility of poor contact which could affect operation or cause improper illumination of the oil pressure warning lamp. A small pilot portion was added to the threaded area on p.n. 25240KA051 as shown in the illustration below. PRODUCTION CHANGE INFORMATION: The new oil pressure switches were incorporated into production with the following VINs: VEHICLE / MODEL STARTING VIN Legacy All G*005828 Outback G*208461 Impreza / Crosstrek 4-Door F*016540 5-Door F*278870 Hybrid F*284059 Forester All F*829098 WRX All G*803630 WRX STI G*808569 BRZ All G*600111 PART INFORMATION NOTE: The oil pressure switches shown below supersede part numbers 25240KA040 and 25240KA050 respectively. NUMBER: 02-162-15R DATE: 09/10/15 REVISED: 09/11/15 APPLICABILITY: 2005 – Current MY Legacy and Outback 2008 – Current MY Impreza, WRX, STi and Crosstrek 2003 – Current MY Forester 2006 – 14MY Tribeca 2013 – Current MY BRZ SUBJECT: Change to Engine Oil Pressure Switch CAUTION: VEHICLE SERVICING PERFORMED BY UNTRAINED PERSONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY TO THOSE PERSONS OR TO OTHERS. Subaru Service Bulletins are intended for use by professional technicians ONLY. They are written to inform those technicians of conditions that may occur in some vehicles, or to provide information that could assist in the proper servicing of the vehicle. Properly trained technicians have the equipment, tools, safety instructions, and know-how to do the job correctly and safely. If a condition is described, DO NOT assume that this Service Bulletin applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle will have that condition. SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. IS ISO 14001 COMPLIANT ISO 14001 is the international standard for excellence in Environmental Management Systems. Please recycle or dispose of automotive products in a manner that is friendly to our environment and in accordance with all local, state and federal laws and regulations. Continued… SERVICE INFORMATION ATTENTION: GENERAL MANAGER q PARTS MANAGER q CLAIMS PERSONNEL q SERVICE MANAGER q IMPORTANT – All Service Personnel Should Read and Initial in the boxes provided, right. ©2014 Subaru of America, Inc. All rights reserved. Bulletin Number: 02-162-15R; Revised: 09/11/15 Page 2 SERVICE PROCEDURE / INFORMATION Whenever replacement of the oil pressure switch is required, follow the procedure outlined in the applicable Service Manual. After installation, always run the engine and recheck for leaks and proper operation of the warning lamp before releasing the vehicle. REMINDER: SOA strongly discourages the printing and/or local storage of service information as previously released information and electronic publications may be updated at any time. Always refer to STIS for the latest service information before performing any repairs.
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