Category: Diagnostic Tips

Revised B1650 Diagnostics and ODS Rezeroing Procedure – 2010-2014 Subaru Legacy & Outback

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NUMBER: 07-84-14
DATE: 03/13/14

APPLICABILITY: 2010-14MY Legacy and Outback Models
SUBJECT: Revised B1650 Diagnostics and ODS Rezeroing Procedure

 

INTRODUCTION

This bulletin provides clearer steps for completing the Occupant Detection System (ODS) rezeroing (system calibration) procedure along with a revised diagnostic chart for DTC B1650 (ODS Failure).

NOTE:  Although the Service Manual uses these terms interchangeably throughout ODS diagnosis, the meaning of the terms “rezeroing”, “rezero” or “system calibration” is all the same.

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Reprogramming File Availability for Idle Stability and Extended Engine Cranking – 2013-2014 Subaru BRZ

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NUMBER: 11-136-14R
DATE: 03/26/14
REVISED: 05/13/14

APPLICABILITY: 2013-14MY BRZ
SUBJECT: Reprogramming File Availability for Idle Stability and Extended Engine Cranking

 

INTRODUCTION

This bulletin announces the availability of reprogramming files to address customer concerns of engine idle RPM decrease / instability when the A/C system cycles off and extended engine cranking.

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Diagnosis of DTCs C1249 – 2013-2014 Subaru BRZ

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NUMBER: 06-44-12R
DATE: 10/22/12
REVISED: 04/02/14

APPLICABILITY: 2013-14MY BRZ
SUBJECT: Diagnosis of DTCs C1249

 

INTRODUCTION

This bulletin provides a diagnostic and adjustment procedure to be used when diagnosing the Brake Light Switch (BLS) which may set a DTC C1249 (BRZ) in the ABS or VDC system memory.  The Service Manual will be revised to include this procedure in the future.

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Reprogramming for Vehicle Information Registration Menu Display – 2016 Subaru WRX

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NUMBER: 07-100-15
DATE: 11/10/15

APPLICABILITY: 2016MY WRX Models with EyeSight
SUBJECT: Reprogramming for Vehicle Information Registration Menu Display

 

INTRODUCTION

This bulletin announces the availability of reprogramming files for the EyeSight system to provide proper function of the Vehicle Information Registration menu.  In rare cases, when attempting to perform the Camera Initialization procedure after repair or replacement, it cannot be completed because the required Vehicle information Registration menu cannot be displayed.

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ECM Reprogramming Availability for DTC P0244 – 2014 Subaru Forester Turbo

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NUMBER: 11-132-13
DATE: 07/03/13

 

APPLICABILITY: 2014MY Forester Turbo Models
SUBJECT: ECM Reprogramming Availability for DTC P0244

 

INTRODUCTION

This Bulletin announces the availability of ECM reprogramming files to address an improper judgment of intake manifold pressure when the engine is cold which could cause DTC P0244 to set.  These files are included in the July, 2013 SSMIII Software Update, Version 1.38.52.7.

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