Reprogramming File Availability for Extended Engine Cranking (Delayed Starting) – 2013 Subaru Impreza & XV Crosstrek

NUMBER: 11-159-15 DATE: 08/06/15 APPLICABILITY: 2013MY Impreza 2.0L Models with CVT 2013MY XV CROSSTREK Models with CVT SUBJECT: Reprogramming File Availability for Extended Engine Cranking (Delayed Starting)   INTRODUCTION This bulletin announces availability of reprogramming files to optimize the ECM and address customer concerns of extended cranking time before the engine starts.   PACK FILE APPLICABILITY … Read more

Design Change to Engine Wiring Harness – 2015 Subaru WRX

NUMBER: 07-95-15 DATE: 08/06/15 APPLICABILITY: 2015MY WRX SUBJECT: Design Change to Engine Wiring Harness   INTRODUCTION This Service Information bulletin announces a design change to the engine wiring harness to prevent water intrusion and accumulation from occurring inside the corrugated plastic harness tubing.  In some cases, this accumulation may cause a Check Engine Light to … Read more

Paint Coding Information – 2016 Subaru

NUMBER: 13-98-15 DATE: 08/04/15 APPLICABILITY: All 2016MY Vehicles SUBJECT: 2016MY Paint Coding Information   INTRODUCTION Note: This is the most accurate information available at the time of printing. Various paint manufacturers designate their own stock numbers and coding information although many of the major suppliers are now using the SOA paint codes to help eliminate … Read more

“Please Check Audio System” Message – 2014-2015 Subaru

2015 Subaru Forester

NHTSA ID Number: 10092532 Manufacturer Communication Number: 15-184-15R Summary THIS BULLETIN REVIEWS TWO POSSIBLE CAUSES FOR A “PLEASE CHECK AUDIO SYSTEM” MESSAGE TO APPEAR IN THE MFD ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES. IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO INTERVIEW THE CUSTOMER CAREFULLY TO DETERMINE WHICH REPAIR IS REQUIRED. PLEASE READ THE SERVICE PROCEDURE PORTION OF THIS BULLETIN THOROUGHLY … Read more

Diagnosis and Repair of DTCs P172A and P0B0B – 2014-2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)

2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid

NHTSA ID Number: 10150950 Manufacturer Communication Number: 16-94-15R Summary This bulletin provides a diagnosis and repair procedure for DTC P172A and / or P0B0B. When either of these DTCs is stored, a leaking o-ring which seals the electric oil pump relief valve may allow CVT fluid to enter the pump’s electric motor. Although current Service Manual diagnostic … Read more