Category: Diagnostic Tips

Ignition Coil and High Tension Cables – 1999-2008 Subaru

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07-60-07R
04/25/07

 

APPLICABILITY: 2000MY and Later Legacy/Outback 2.5L SOHC Vehicles
1999MY and Later Impreza and
Forester 2.5L SOHC Vehicles
SUBJECT: Ignition Coil and High Tension Cables

 

Introduction

When diagnosing for misfire code(s) P0301, P0302, P0303 and/or P0304 there is the possibility that the ignition coil and/or high tension cables could be the cause. In addition to the information published in the service manual, use the following procedure to check the ignition coil and high tension cables.

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Reprogramming Files for DTC P0420 – 2014-2015 Subaru Forester

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NUMBER: 11-146-14
DATE: 09/24/14

 

APPLICABILITY: 2014-15MY Forester 2.0 DIT Models
SUBJECT: Reprogramming Files for DTC P0420

 

INTRODUCTION

This bulletin announces the availability of reprogramming files to address DTC P0420 which may set as a result of an incomplete ECM calculation during catalyst diagnosis.

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Diagnostic TIPS for ODS DTC B1760 – 2014-2016 Subaru Forester

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NUMBER: 07-108-16
DATE: 04/18/16

APPLICABILITY: 2014-16MY Forester
SUBJECT: Diagnostic TIPS for ODS DTC B1760

 

INTRODUCTION:

This Service Information bulletin provides a procedure for diagnosis of Occupant Detection System (ODS) DTC B1760 / Sensor Mat Abnormal.  This information replaces the current procedure until the Service Manual is updated in the near future.  DTC B1760 may set if liquid inadvertently spilled onto the seat cushion (or rain water entering from a window left open) penetrates the upholstery and reaches the sensor mat.  This DTC can also set under high humidity conditions.

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Reprogramming File Availability for DTC P0604 – 2014-2016 Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid

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NUMBER: 07-107-16
DATE: 02/29/16

APPLICABILITY: 2014-16MY XV Crosstrek Hybrid (HEV) Models
SUBJECT: Reprogramming File Availability for DTC P0604

 

INTRODUCTION

This bulletin announces availability of reprogramming files to optimize the Drive Motor Control Module (DMCM), part of the Hybrid electrical system.  In rare cases, if the operator cycles the ignition off then back on again within a very short period of time, the Check Engine lamp may come on and store DTC P0604 in memory (accompanied by a detail code 0901).

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DTC P1C00 / Change to Battery Sensor – 2015-2016 Subaru

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NUMBER: 07-106-16R
DATE: 02/08/16
REVISED: 03/07/16

APPLICABILITY: 2015-16MY Legacy and Outback Models
2015-16MY WRX Models
SUBJECT: DTC P1C00 / Change to Battery Sensor

 

INTRODUCTION:

This bulletin announces a change to the battery sensor to prevent unnecessary occurrence of DTC P1C00 being set / stored in the ECM memory.

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