Reduced Engine Performance at High Ambient Temperatures – 2015-2016 Subaru STI

NUMBER: 11-163-16 DATE: 04-15-16 APPLICABILITY: 2015-16MY STIeBay Models SUBJECT: Reduced Engine Performance at High Ambient Temperatures   INTRODUCTION This bulletin announces availability of reprogramming files for optimization of the ECM.  The files will address customer concerns of a lack of engine power output resulting from reduced turbocharger boost at high ambient temperatures while using 91 octane … Read more

Reprogramming File Availability for Extended Engine Cranking (Delayed Starting) and Engine Oil Level Detection Improvement – 2015 Subaru Legacy & Outback

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NUMBER: 11-162-16R DATE: 04-05-16 REVISED: 04-21-16 APPLICABILITY: 2015MY Legacy and Outback Models SUBJECT: Reprogramming File Availability for Extended Engine Cranking (Delayed Starting) and Engine Oil Level Detection Improvement   INTRODUCTION This bulletin announces availability of reprogramming files to address customer concerns of extended cranking time before the engine starts.  These files also optimize the ECM for improved … Read more

Reprogramming File Availability for DTC P0300 and Rough Idle – 2015 Subaru WRX & Forester 2.0L Turbo (DIT)

NHTSA ID Number: 10120966 Manufacturer Communication Number: 11-161-16   Summary This bulletin announces the availability of new reprogramming files for optimizing the ECM to address the following customer concern:   2 Affected Products Vehicles MAKE MODEL YEAR SUBARUeBay FORESTER 2015 SUBARUeBay WRXeBay 2015       SERVICE BULLETIN NUMBER: 11-161-16 DATE: 02/29/16 APPLICABILITY: 2015 WRXeBay and Forester … Read more

New A/C Compressor / Clutch Assembly – 2014-2016 Subaru

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NHTSA ID Number: 10120975 Manufacturer Communication Number: 10-84-16R Summary This bulletin announces the availability of a new Air Conditioning compressor / clutch assembly to address customer concerns of the system not operating. Electrical windings located inside the clutch assembly have been changed to eliminate the condition. The service procedure will involve replacement of the A/C compressor and … Read more

Logic Change to Power Rear Gate Control Module – 2015 Subaru Outback

NUMBER: 07-101-15 DATE: 11/20/15 APPLICABILITY: 2015MY Outback Models with Power Rear Gate (PRG) SUBJECT: Logic Change to Power Rear Gate Control Module   INTRODUCTION This bulletin announces a logic change to the PRG control module designed to help protect the gate latch and actuator assembly from damage.  If the operator tries to re-open the PRG manually … Read more