NHTSA ID Number: 10234840
Manufacturer Communication Number: 169114
Summary
Correction to Diagnostics for 5AT-Related DTCs
NUMBER: 16-91-14
DATE: 01/29/14
| APPLICABILITY: | 2005-13MY Legacy and Outback Models with 5AT 2006-13MY Tribeca |
| SUBJECT: | Correction to Diagnostics for 5AT-Related DTCs: P0743, 748, 753, 758, 763, 768 and 7 |
INTRODUCTION
This Service Information describes 2 corrections to the Service Manual diagnostic procedures for the DTCs listed above. The information is only applicable to vehicles equipped with 5AT transmissions and relates to diagnostics for the lock-up solenoid and shift solenoid circuits. All the affected Service Manuals will be revised accordingly in the near future.
SERVICE INFORMATION
Correction 1: Applicable to: 2005-13MY Legacy / Outback w/5AT and 2006-13MY Tribeca
Incorrect (current) diagnostic step:
The connector number described above (T11) is the vehicle harness connector between the transmission control module
and control valve body as shown in the schematic shown on pg. 2). The check is to measure the resistance between transmission ground and control valve body connector (T21), pin 5. Connector T11 should be labeled T21 (valve body harness connector).
Corrected step should read:
The result of this check provides the resistance value for the lock-up solenoid.
- Correction 2: Applicable to: 2009-13MY Legacy / Outback w/ 5AT and 2009-13MY Tribeca
Incorrect (current) diagnostic step:
Here, there are 2 issues with this step:
- “YES” instruction is to repair the open circuit when it should read short circuit of the harness.
- “YES” and “NO” recommendation instructions are reversed.
Corrected step should read:
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Manufacturer Communications
NUMBER: 16-91-14
DATE: 01/29/14
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Bulletin Number: 16-91-14; Date: 01/29/14 Page 1 INTRODUCTION This Service Information describes 2 corrections to the Service Manual diagnostic procedures for the DTCs listed above. The information is only applicable to vehicles equipped with 5AT transmissions and relates to diagnostics for the lock-up solenoid and shift solenoid circuits. All the affected Service Manuals will be revised accordingly in the near future. SERVICE INFORMATION Correction 1: Applicable to: 2005-13MY Legacy / Outback w/5AT and 2006-13MY Tribeca Incorrect (current) diagnostic step: The connector number described above (T11) is the vehicle harness connector between the transmission control module and control valve body as shown in the schematic shown on pg. 2). The check is to measure the resistance between transmission ground and control valve body connector (T21), pin 5. Connector T11 should be labeled T21 (valve body harness connector). Corrected step should read: The result of this check provides the resistance value for the lock-up solenoid. NUMBER: 16-91-14 DATE: 01/29/14 APPLICABILITY: 2005-13MY Legacy and Outback Models with 5AT 2006-13MY Tribeca SUBJECT: Correction to Diagnostics for 5AT-Related DTCs: P0743, 748, 753, 758, 763, 768 and 773 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. 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: 16-91-14; Date: 01/29/14 Page 2 • Correction 2: Applicable to: 2009-13MY Legacy / Outback w/ 5AT and 2009-13MY Tribeca Incorrect (current) diagnostic step: Here, there are 2 issues with this step: 1. “YES” instruction is to repair the open circuit when it should read short circuit of the harness. 2. “YES” and “NO” recommendation instructions are reversed. Corrected step should read:
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