Category: Repair Tips

NHTSA ID Number: 10166952 Manufacturer Communication Number: 05-71-19 Summary This bulletin provides an inspection procedure to follow when addressing customer concerns of a rattling, knocking of klunk type sound when going over slight bumps and/ or uneven road surfaces.

NHTSA ID Number: 10165497 Manufacturer Communication Number: 16-103-16R Summary This bulletin has been developed in response to a small number of customer concerns regarding fluid seepage found coming from the CVT assembly. Investigation has identified likely sources of the seepage to be the sealant used on the CVT’s oil pump chain cover and the input shaft oil seal. The repair involves chain …

NHTSA ID Number: 10168600 Manufacturer Communication Number: 15-236-18R Summary The following information addresses reprogramming file availability and a software update installation procedure to provide optimization to the new Harman Gen 3.1 Audio and Navigation head units utilized in the models as listed above. The procedure will involve either downloading the software update files from Subarunet (or using those sent directly from Nuspire) …

NHTSA ID Number: 10160510 Manufacturer Communication Number: 12-253-18R Summary This bulletin provides a procedure to help identify the source of a squeaking, creaking or popping -type sound heard coming from the driver?s seat. A change has been made to the Teflon bushings used in the seat cushion frame assembly.

NHTSA ID Number: 10160212 Manufacturer Communication Number: 12-260-19 Summary This bulletin provides a procedure to address a small number of customer concerns regarding a metallic rattle or chirping -type sound heard coming from the top of the front “A” pillar area. The sound may originate from either side of the vehicle.

NHTSA ID Number: 10164192 Manufacturer Communication Number: 04-17-17R Summary This bulletin provides a service procedure to address isolated customer concerns of a rattling sound identified as coming from the Electronic Power Steering (EPS) gear box (steering rack) assembly. The repair (when applicable) involves installation of a new tension spring for the worm gear to reduce / eliminate the condition. It should be …

NHTSA ID Number: 10161823 Manufacturer Communication Number: 09-69-19 Summary This bulletin provides an additional service procedure for replacing the pulsation dampers located on both low-pressure fuel delivery pipes as shown in the illustration below. Although the BRZ Service Manual does not currently show the dampers and the required replacement seals as separate components, the Electronic Parts Catalog (EPC) does provide exploded view …