Combination Meter Display Information – 2019 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid (PHEV)

2019 Subaru Crosstrek

NHTSA ID Number: 10166884 Manufacturer Communication Number: 07-160-19R Summary This bulletin announces availability of a new combination meter with revised software.   1 Affected Product Vehicle MAKE MODEL YEAR SUBARU CROSSTREK 2019   INTRODUCTION: This bulletin announces availability of a new combination meter with revised software. On affected vehicles, when switching from Hybrid Battery Charge (CHG) mode …

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Extended Cranking and DTC P1604- Reprogramming File Availability – 2019-2020 Subaru Ascent

2020 Subaru Ascent

NHTSA ID Number: 10166949 Manufacturer Communication Number: 11-192-19 Summary This bulletin announces availability of reprogramming files to optimize the Engine Control Module (ECM). The new files will address isolated concerns of an extended cranking (hard starting) condition. They will also address a DTC P1604 which may be stored in the ECM memory without illuminating the Check Engine

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Clutch Release (Throw-Out) Bearing- Design Change – 2000-2018 Subaru

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NHTSA ID Number: 10186364 Manufacturer Communication Number: 03-82-18R Summary This bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing.     NUMBER: 03-82-18R DATE: 10/26/18 REVISED: 01/12/21 APPLICABILITY: 2000 – 2014MY Legacy and Outback 2003 – 2007MY Baja 2001 – 2018MY Impreza 2013 – 2018MY Crosstrek 2001 – 2018MY Forester 2002 – 2005MY WRX SUBJECT: Clutch

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Battery Sensor Removal and Installation Precautions – 2019-2020 Subaru Forester

2019 Subaru Forester

NHTSA ID Number: 10171916 Manufacturer Communication Number: 07-142-18R Summary This Service Information Bulletin provides helpful tips and precautions to use whenever removing or installing the battery sensor assembly from the battery post (and / or negative battery cable from the battery sensor assembly).   2 Affected Product Vehicle MAKE MODEL YEAR SUBARU FORESTER 2019-2020   NUMBER: 07-142-18R …

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Chattering Sound from A/C Compressor – 2017-2018 Subaru Forester

2018 Subaru Forester

NHTSA ID Number: 10155219 Manufacturer Communication Number: 15-237-19R Summary This bulletin provides a diagnostic procedure for a chattering-type sound originating from the a/c compressor assembly. In the case where a refrigerant leak is identified as coming from the a/c condenser, the level of refrigerant oil may also drop and cause the internal vanes of the compressor to …

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