Diagnosis Procedure for CVT Chain Slip – 2010-2012 Subaru

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NUMBER: 16-95-15 DATE: 08/06/15 APPLICABILITY: 2010-12MY Legacy and Outback 2.5L Models with CVT Transmission SUBJECT: Diagnosis Procedure for CVT Chain Slip   INTRODUCTION This bulletin provides a diagnostic procedure for confirmation of a suspected CVT chain slip condition.  Examples of customer concerns may be:  abnormal transmission operating sounds, a shudder or vibration sensation, lack of power, … Read more

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

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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

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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

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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

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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