Diagnostic Tips

Ignition Key Sticking / Design Change to CVT Shifter / Selector Lever Components – 2012-2018 Subaru

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NHTSA ID Number: 10241822 Manufacturer Communication Number: 16-112-18R Summary This bulletin announces a design change to the CVT select lever (shifter) mechanism in response to isolated customer concerns of not being able to remove the key from the ignition switch when the vehicle is in Park.   NUMBER: 16-112-18R DATE: 03/15/18 REVISED: 08/14/23 APPLICABILITY: 2015-2018MY Legacy and … Read more

Reprogramming Files for Spark Knock (Ping), Surging on Acceleration and / or P113A, P0137 – 2014-2017 Subaru Forester Turbo

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2017 Subaru Forester

NHTSA ID Number: 10155221 Manufacturer Communication Number: 11-169-16R Summary This bulletin announces the availability of reprogramming files to optimize the ECM. These new files will address customer concerns of: Spark knock (ping) during high intake air temperature operation Surge on acceleration due to phantom knock detection Check Engine light illumination resulting from DTC P113A and / or … Read more

Reprogramming File Availability for DTC P0841 – 2018 Subaru

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2018 Subaru Impreza

NHTSA ID Number: 10155222 Manufacturer Communication Number: 16-111-18R Summary This bulletin announces reprogramming file availability to optimize the Transmission Control Module (TCMeBay) used with the TR580 CVT. Contamination in a fluid pressure solenoid valve can cause a DTC P0841. The new logic will allow the solenoid to operate in a manner enabling it to discharge the contamination. … Read more

Rattle Sound from EyeSight Camera Cover- Design Change – 2019 Subaru Forester

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2019 Subaru Forester

NHTSA ID Number: 10163562 Manufacturer Communication Number: 12-269-19 Summary This bulletin announces 2 design changes to the EyeSight camera cover to prevent a rattling sound heard while driving. The changes involve the inside support ribbing near the front, center and a slight revision to the size of the bottom camera lens openings. Comparison images are provided below. … Read more

DTC P173B- Auto Start-Stop System Inoperative – 2019 Subaru Forester

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2019 Subaru Forester

NHTSA ID Number: 10163564 Manufacturer Communication Number: 16-123-19 Summary This bulletin announces availability of a new CVT electric oil pump developed to address DTC P173B: ELECTRIC FLUID PUMP (CVT) PERFORMANCE. The related customer concern describes the Auto Start Stop warning lamp flashing and the system becoming inoperative under certain circumstances. When Auto Start/Stop is inoperative, the vehicle … Read more