NHTSA ID Number: 10232865
Manufacturer Communication Number: 107913
Summary
Revised Automatic HVAC Control Panel Assembly
NUMBER: 10-79-13
DATE: 02/15/13
| APPLICABILITY: | 2013 MY BRZ |
| SUBJECT: | Revised Automatic HVAC Control Panel Assembly |
INTRODUCTION
This Bulletin announces a change to the HVAC control panel assembly to address a customer concern of the blower fan continuing to operate after the main control button is switched “OFF”.
NOTE: This information is applicable to vehicles equipped with Automatic Climate Control only.
COUNTERMEASURE IN PRODUCTION
The revised heater control panel assembly was incorporated into production during late July, 2012.
PART INFORMATION
| PART NAME | NEW PART NUMBER |
| Heater Control Assy. | 72311CA061 |
SERVICE PROCEDURE / INFORMATION
Before ordering or replacing the HVAC control panel, ALL of the following parameters must be met:
1. The “recirculate” (center button) must be “ON” (green LED on)
2. Select either “Floor” or “Floor / Defrost” mode with the blower fan operating
3. Vehicle speed must be at least 15MPH
Once parameters 1-3 outlined above have been met, push the “OFF” button. If the blower fan continues to run after pushing the “OFF” button, replace the HVAC control panel assembly.
Follow the service procedure outlined in the applicable Service Manual to complete the repair.
1 Affected Product
Vehicle
| MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
SUBARU | BRZ | 2013 |
1 Associated Document
Manufacturer Communications
NUMBER: 10-79-13
DATE: 02/15/13
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Bulletin Number: 10-79-13; Date: 02/15/13 Page 1 INTRODUCTION This Bulletin announces a change to the HVAC control panel assembly to address a customer concern of the blower fan continuing to operate after the main control button is switched “OFF”. NOTE: This information is applicable to vehicles equipped with Automatic Climate Control only. COUNTERMEASURE IN PRODUCTION The revised heater control panel assembly was incorporated into production during late July, 2012. PART INFORMATION PART NAME NEW PART NUMBER Heater Control Assy. 72311CA061 SERVICE PROCEDURE / INFORMATION Before ordering or replacing the HVAC control panel, ALL of the following parameters must be met: 1. The “recirculate” (center button) must be “ON” (green LED on) 2. Select either “Floor” or “Floor / Defrost” mode with the blower fan operating 3. Vehicle speed must be at least 15MPH NUMBER: 10-79-13 DATE: 02/15/13 APPLICABILITY: 2013 MY BRZ SUBJECT: Revised Automatic HVAC Control Panel Assembly SERVICE BULLETIN 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. Continued… 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” 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. Bulletin Number: 10-79-13; Date: 02/15/13 Page 2 Continued… Once parameters 1-3 outlined above have been met, push the “OFF” button. If the blower fan continues to run after pushing the “OFF” button, replace the HVAC control panel assembly. Follow the service procedure outlined in the applicable Service Manual to complete the repair. WARRANTY / CLAIM INFORMATION For vehicles within the Basic New Car Limited Warranty period, refer to Subaru Warranty Wizard for claim submission information. Press Press to turn fan off to select re-circulated air mode Select either floor or floor/defrost mode
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