Chattering Sound from A/C Compressor – 2017-2018 Subaru Forester

2018 Subaru Forester

NHTSA ID Number: 10155219 Manufacturer Communication Number: 15-237-19R Summary This bulletin provides a diagnostic procedure for a chattering-type sound originating from the a/c compressor assembly. In the case where a refrigerant leak is identified as coming from the a/c condenser, the level of refrigerant oil may also drop and cause the internal vanes of the compressor to … Read more

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

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

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

TIPS0719 – 2019 July TechTIPS Newsletter – Subaru

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NHTSA ID Number: 10163557 Manufacturer Communication Number: Tech Tips Summary Subaru service and technical support line newsletter.   1 Affected Product Vehicle MAKE MODEL YEAR SUBARU SUBARU 9999   CODE ARTICLE………………………….PAGE (00) STIS New Releases……………….. 6-7 (01) QMR of the Month…………………… 1 (01) QMR of the Month Award Presentations ……………………….. 2 (01) G Type, H Type, and … Read more