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Replacement Key and Immobilizer Information – 2000 Subaru to Current, All Models

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NHTSA ID Number: 10241801 Manufacturer Communication Number: 01-168-09R Summary The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information along with an overview of the Subaru Lock Information web-site.   NUMBER: 01-168-09R DATE: 06/17/09 Revised: 08/01/23 APPLICABILITY: 2000MY to Current, All Models SUBJECT: Replacement Key and Immobilizer Information   INTRODUCTION The purpose of this … Read more

Reprogramming File Availability to Enhance Performance of the CVT Primary Pulley Oil Pressure Circuit – 2010-2012 Subaru Legacy & Outback

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NUMBER: 16-93-15 DATE: 01-26-15 APPLICABILITY: 2010-12MY Legacy & Outback Models w/ CVT SUBJECT: Reprogramming File Availability to Enhance Performance of the CVT Primary Pulley Oil Pressure Circuit     INTRODUCTION This bulletin announces the availability of reprogramming files for optimizing the TCMeBay logic used in the listed CVT-equipped vehicles. This new logic provides enhanced control of the … Read more

“Check Device” Error Message Displayed – 2010-2014 Subaru Legacy & Outback

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2014 Subaru Legacy

NUMBER: 15-178-15 DATE: 02-13-15 APPLICABILITY: 2010-14MY Legacy and Outback Models with Panasonic Display Audio Units SUBJECT: “Check Device” Error Message Displayed   INTRODUCTION This Service Information bulletin provides recommendations to address a customer concern of a “Check Device” error message being displayed on the screen of their Panasonic audio unit.  This condition is most likely to … Read more

SOA821B200 Replacement Battery Installation Procedure – 2015-2017 Subaru

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2017 Subaru WRX

NHTSA ID Number: 10182595 Manufacturer Communication Number: 078815R Summary This Service Information bulletin provides a procedure to use when installing a SOA821B200 replacement battery in a 2015MY WRX (2.0L). The sensor located on the battery ground terminal interferes with the battery vent cap used on the replacement battery.     NUMBER: 07-88-15 DATE: 01/20/15 REVISED: 08/30/16 APPLICABILITY: … Read more

Diagnosis and Repair for AVCS-Related DTCs – 2011-2013 Subaru

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NUMBER: 02-132-12R DATE: 08/21/12 REVISED: 06/10/15 APPLICABILITY: 2012 – 13MY Impreza and XV Crosstrek NA (FB Engine) 2013MY BRZ (FA Engine) 2013MY Legacy and Outback (FB Engine) 2011– 13MY Forester NA (FB Engine) SUBJECT: Diagnosis and Repair for AVCS-Related DTCs P000A, P000B, P000C, P000D, P0011, P0014, P0021 and P0024   INTRODUCTION This Bulletin provides a procedure for … Read more