Diagnostic Tips

DTC P0456 Reprogramming File Availability – 2011 Subaru Legacy & Outback, 2012 Legacy, Outback, Forester Turbo & Tribeca

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NHTSA ID Number: 10234274 Manufacturer Communication Number: 1112612 Summary DTC P0456 Reprogramming File Availability   NUMBER: 11-126-12 DATE: 12/19/12 APPLICABILITY: 2011MY Legacy and Outback (Later Production) 2012MY Legacy, Outback, Forester Turbo and Tribeca SUBJECT: DTC P0456 Reprogramming File Availability   INTRODUCTION If you receive a customer concern of a “Check Engine” light but no reported drivability concerns, … Read more

ECM Reprogramming for Extended Engine Cranking – 2011-2012 Subaru Forester

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NHTSA ID Number: 10234916 Manufacturer Communication Number: 1113313 Summary ECM Reprogramming for Extended Engine Cranking   NUMBER: 11-133-13 DATE: 08/12/13 APPLICABILITY: 2011 and 2012MY Forester 2.5 NA Models SUBJECT: ECM Reprogramming for Extended Engine Cranking   INTRODUCTION This Bulletin announces the availability of ECM reprogramming files to address a possible extended engine cranking condition caused by camshaft … Read more

Reprogramming for Non-Requested Bluetooth Audio Streaming Affecting ONLY Clarion Audio Units – 2011-2012 Subaru

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NHTSA ID Number: 10234924 Manufacturer Communication Number: 1516513 Summary Reprogramming for Non-Requested Bluetooth Audio Streaming Affecting ONLY Clarion Audio Units   NUMBER: 15-165-13 DATE: 08/08/13 APPLICABILITY: 2011-2012MY Legacy, and Outback 2011-2012MY Impreza 2011-2012MY Impreza WRX 2011-2012MY Forester Models Equipped with Clarion Bluetooth Audio Units SUBJECT: Reprogramming for Non-Requested Bluetooth Audio Streaming Affecting ONLY Clarion Audio Units   … Read more

Inspection Procedure for AT Oil Temperature Warning Lamp Flashing – 2010-2013 Subaru Legacy, Outback & Tribeca

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NHTSA ID Number: 10235835 Manufacturer Communication Number: 168011R Summary Inspection Procedure for AT Oil Temperature Warning Lamp Flashing   NUMBER: 16-80-11R DATE: 01-04-12 REVISED: 02/01/13 APPLICABILITY: 2010~13MY Legacy,Outback & Tribeca Models with 5AT Transmission; Low mileage vehicles (6,000 or less) SUBJECT: Inspection Procedure for AT Oil Temperature Warning Lamp Flashing   INTRODUCTION If you encounter a vehicle … Read more

CVT Secondary Pressure Sensor Diagnostics – 2010-2012 Subaru Legacy & Outback

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NHTSA ID Number: 10234264 Manufacturer Communication Number: 168512R Summary CVT Secondary Pressure Sensor Diagnostics   NUMBER: 16-85-12R DATE: 11/26/12 REVISED: 12/12/12 APPLICABILITY: 2010-2012MY Legacy and Outback Models with CVT SUBJECT: CVT Secondary Pressure Sensor Diagnostics   INTRODUCTION This Bulletin provides an inspection and diagnosis method for the CVT’s secondary pressure sensor which if failed, could create a … Read more