TCM Reprogramming for RPM Flare and Cruise Control Operation – 2015-2016 Subaru Legacy & Outback

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NUMBER: 16-99-16 DATE: 02/29/16 APPLICABILITY: 2015-16MY Legacy and Outback 2.5L Models SUBJECT: TCMeBay Reprogramming for RPM Flare and Cruise Control Operation   INTRODUCTION This bulletin announces availability of reprogramming files to optimize transmission control module (TCMeBay) operation and address the following customer concerns: Engine RPM “flare” (sharp RPM increase when CVT “downshifts”) when using cruise … Read more

TCM Reprogramming File Availability to Address Inconsistent Shifting / Slipping Concerns When Cold – 2015-2016 Subaru WRX

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NUMBER: 16-98-16 DATE: 02/05/16 APPLICABILITY: 2015-2016MY WRX Models SUBJECT: TCMeBay Reprogramming File Availability to Address Inconsistent Shifting / Slipping Concerns When Cold   INTRODUCTION This bulletin announces availability of reprogramming files for optimization of the transmission control module (TCMeBay).  The new logic addresses customer concerns of inconsistent shifting characteristics and / or a “slipping” -type sensation … Read more

Delayed or Harsh Engagement of CVT – 2013-2016 Subaru with CVT

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2016 Subaru Legacy

NUMBER: 16-97-15 DATE: 11/04/15 APPLICABILITY: All 2013-16MY, 4-Cylinder, N/A Models with CVT SUBJECT: Delayed or Harsh Engagement of CVT   INTRODUCTION This bulletin provides a procedure for diagnosing a customer concern of a delayed and / or harsh engagement of the CVT (model TR580) when shifting into Reverse or Drive from Neutral.   SERVICE PROCEDURE … Read more

Reprogramming File Availability to Improve Audio Unit Performance – 2015 Subaru Legacy & Outback

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NUMBER: 15-188-15R DATE: 09/24/15 REVISED: 05/09/16 APPLICABILITY: 2015MY Legacy and Outback Models Equipped with 6.2” Clarion Display Audio SUBJECT: Reprogramming File Availability to Improve Audio Unit Performance   INTRODUCTION: This bulletin announces the reprogramming file availability and installation procedure to address the following customer concerns when operating the Clarion 6.2” Display Audio unit:   Concern: Slow start-up … Read more

Water Leak from the Map Light Area – 2010-2013 Subaru Legacy & Outback

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2013 Subaru Legacy

NHTSA ID Number: 10117544 Manufacturer Communication Number: 12-117-10R Summary MODELS WITH SUNROOFS ONLY. If you encounter a customer complaint of water leaking into the interior of the vehicle from the map light area, the following 2 areas should be inspected closely for a potential source or cause: * The leak could be caused by water leaking past … Read more