Revised B1650 Diagnostics and ODS Rezeroing Procedure – 2010-2014 Subaru Legacy & Outback

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NUMBER: 07-84-14
DATE: 03/13/14

APPLICABILITY: 2010-14MY Legacy and Outback Models
SUBJECT: Revised B1650 Diagnostics and ODS Rezeroing Procedure

 

INTRODUCTION

This bulletin provides clearer steps for completing the Occupant Detection System (ODS) rezeroing (system calibration) procedure along with a revised diagnostic chart for DTC B1650 (ODS Failure).

NOTE:  Although the Service Manual uses these terms interchangeably throughout ODS diagnosis, the meaning of the terms “rezeroing”, “rezero” or “system calibration” is all the same.

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Squeak, Squeal, or Chirp Sound Serpentine Drive / Accessory Belt – 2013-2014 Subaru Legacy & Outback

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NUMBER: 02-156-14
DATE: 05/27/14

APPLICABILITY: 2013-14MY Legacy and Outback
2.5L N/A FB Engine Models
SUBJECT: Service Part Number Change to the V-Belt (Serpentine Drive / Accessory Belt) to Address A Squeak, Squeal, or Chirp Sound

 

INTRODUCTION

This bulletin announces a service part number change for the V-Belt (serpentine drive/accessory belt) applicable to the vehicles specified above. This part is being replaced to address a slip-type sound (squeak, squeal or chirp) due to a production variation found in the original belt.  If presented with one of the above listed vehicles exhibiting this condition, replace the existing V-Belt (serpentine drive/ accessory belt) with the new part number shown below.

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Deletion of Compass Mirror – 2013-2014 Subaru Legacy & Outback

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NUMBER: 15-156-12R
DATE: 08/20/12
REVISED: 11/19/14

APPLICABILITY: 2013-2014MY Legacy and Outback Models with Backup Camera
SUBJECT: Deletion of Compass Mirror

 

INTRODUCTION

2013 Model Year Outback and Legacy vehicles equipped with a backup camera no longer have a compass feature available in the factory installed auto-dimming mirror. In the event a customer requires a compass feature in an auto-dimming mirror, the factory installed mirror on some trim levels may be replaced with an auto-dimming compass mirror with HomeLink.  This mirror is different from our standard accessory mirror offered for 2013 Outback and Legacy vehicles. Please reference the following chart for applicability and part numbers. Installation of the HomeLink mirror should be treated as any other accessory installation request by the customer and is not a matter for warranty.

Warning: There is no accessory mirror that can be installed in vehicles equipped with EyeSight. The OE mirror on an EyeSight vehicle should not be modified or extended.

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Rattling Sound from Seat Belt Buckle – 2013-2014 Subaru BRZ

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NUMBER: 12-156-13
DATE: 10/08/13

APPLICABILITY: 2013-14MY BRZ
SUBJECT: Rattling Sound from Seat Belt Buckle

 

INTRODUCTION

This bulletin provides a repair procedure to address customer concerns of a rattling sound coming from the point where the seat belt buckle is attached to the seat frame.  The sound may be heard from either seat on acceleration, deceleration or going over bumps.  The sound is more prevalent when the seat belt is buckled but in rare cases, can occur when the belt is unbuckled. The service procedure involves removal of a toothed washer and replacing it with a spring wave washer.

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Countermeasures for Frozen Power Windows – 2013-2014 Subaru BRZ

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NUMBER: 07-79-13R
DATE: 10/30/13
REVISED: 01/28/14

APPLICABILITY: 2013-14MY BRZ
SUBJECT: Countermeasures for Frozen Power Windows

 

INTRODUCTION

This bulletin provides information for 3 countermeasures to address concerns regarding power window operation during cold weather when the door glass may become frozen to the outer weatherstrip.  The customer complaint(s) may be: the indexing feature (door glass drops slightly when opening door) was inoperative, window(s) were inoperative, or the window switches were blinking (indicates a need to reset the index function).

  • A revised, hallow-type outer weatherstrip is used if the nap (fuzzy) portion has been pulled away from the rubber after freezing to the outside of the door glass.
  • A change has been made to both of the power window switches which decreases the distance (stroke) of when the door glass lowers from 20mm to 10mm during the indexing function. The indexing function is controlled by an input from the outer door handle to the BIU which lowers the door glass slightly to clear the drip rail.
  • A change has been made to “guide door lifter” to prevent a rattling noise which may occur as a result of the decreased index function door glass stroke.

NOTE:  See the Appendix at the end of this bulletin for information on resetting the indexing function should it become inoperative.

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