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Incorrect Freeze-Frame Data Description in Service Manual – 2017-2020 Subaru

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2020 Subaru Impreza

NHTSA ID Number: 10171944 Manufacturer Communication Number: 01-180-20 Summary This Service Information bulletin informs of an upcoming correction to the Service Manual involving Gear Position shown in Freeze-Frame Data acquired during Engine diagnosis.   11 Affected Products Vehicles MAKE MODEL YEAR SUBARU CROSSTREK 2018-2020 SUBARU FORESTER 2019-2020 SUBARU IMPREZA 2017-2020 SUBARU LEGACY 2020 SUBARU OUTBACK 2020   … Read more

Reprogramming File Availability for EyeSight DTC B280B: VDC Abnormal – 2013-2015 Subaru

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2015 Subaru Impreza

NHTSA ID Number: 10171952 Manufacturer Communication Number: 07-170-20 Summary This bulletin announces reprogramming file availability to optimize the EyeSight camera assembly.   8 Affected Products Vehicles MAKE MODEL YEAR SUBARU CROSSTREK 2015 SUBARU IMPREZA 2015 SUBARU LEGACY 2013-2015 SUBARU OUTBACK 2013-2015   NUMBER: 07-170-20 DATE: 02/21/20 APPLICABILITY: 2013-15MY Legacy & Outback 2015MY Impreza 2015MY Crosstrek SUBJECT: Reprogramming … Read more

DTC P0400-Reprogramming File Availability – 2015-2018 Subaru

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2018 Subaru Forester

NHTSA ID Number: 10171917 Manufacturer Communication Number: 11-197-20 Summary This bulletin announces availability of reprogramming files to optimize the Engine Control Module (ECM). These new files address concerns of the check engine light coming on and setting a DTC P0400: EGR “A” FLOW. The DTC can set if the ECM tests the EGR system when ambient / … Read more

DTCs P219C, D, E or F- ECM Reprogramming File Availability – 2019-2020 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid (PHEV)

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2020 Subaru Crosstrek

NHTSA ID Number: 10194849 Manufacturer Communication Number: 11-198-20R Summary This bulletin announces availability of reprogramming files to optimize the engine’s electronic control module (ECM).     NUMBER: 11-198-20 DATE: 02/11/20 REVISED: 05/19/21   INTRODUCTION: This bulletin announces availability of reprogramming files to optimize the engine’s electronic control module (ECM).  These new files address concerns of the check … Read more

Reprogramming File Availability for Startability and Idle Stability at Low Temperatures – 2014-2018 Subaru Forester & 2015-2020 WRX 2.0L DIT

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NHTSA ID Number: 10188164 Manufacturer Communication Number: 11-199-20R Summary This bulletin announces availability of reprogramming files to optimize the Engine Control Module (ECM).     NUMBER: 11-199-20 DATE: 02/11/20 REVISED: 02/04/21 APPLICABILITY: 2014-18MY Forester 2.0L DIT 2015-20 MY WRX 2.0L DIT SUBJECT: Reprogramming File Availability for Startability and Idle Stability at Low Temperatures   INTRODUCTION: This bulletin … Read more