Readiness Code Set Procedure; On-Board Diagnostic System I/M Check During State Emission Test – 2005-2015 Subaru

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NHTSA ID Number: 10083914 Manufacturer Communication Number: 11-120-12R Summary THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TO SUBARU STATE I/M PROGRAM ADVISORY BULLETIN # 11-98-10R. ABOUT 30 STATES HAVE IMPLEMENTED REGULATIONS FOR INSPECTING THE VEHICLE’S ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) SYSTEM AS PART OF THEIR STATE EMISSIONS INSPECTION PROGRAM. EPA GUIDANCE RECOMMENDS NO MORE THAN ONE UNSET READINESS CODE MONITOR FOR … Read more

Rattling Sound from Front Brake Caliper Support – 2010-2014 Subaru Legacy & Outback

NUMBER: 06-53-16 DATE: 05/09/16 APPLICABILITY: 2010-2014MY Legacy and Outback SUBJECT: Rattling Sound from Front Brake Caliper Support   INTRODUCTION: This bulletin announces a design change to the front brake caliper supports to address customer concerns of a rattling sound heard while driving.  The change involves a reduction in the amount of clearance between the caliper … Read more

New Front Disc Brake Pad Kit Availability To Reduce Brake Squeal – 2010-2015 Subaru

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NHTSA ID Number: 10164185 Manufacturer Communication Number: 06-51-15R Summary This bulletin announces availability of a new front disc brake pad, shim, grease and clip kit designed to reduce customer concerns of excessive brake squeal. This new kit eliminates the “slotted” shim which previously was installed between the rubber-coated outer shim and the brake pad.   20 Affected … Read more

Revised Brake Light Switch Adjustment Procedure for DTCs C1531 and C0054 – 2008-2016 Subaru

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NHTSA ID Number: 10093625 Manufacturer Communication Number: 06-46-14R Summary THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES A REVISED ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE TO BE USED WHEN DIAGNOSING BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH (BLS) -RELATED DTCS C1531 AND/OR C0054. IF THE BLS IS OUT OF ADJUSTMENT, THE ABS AND/OR VDC WARNING LAMP MAY ILLUMINATE.   NUMBER: 06-46-14R DATE: 04/22/14 REVISED: 10/12/15 APPLICABILITY: 2014MY and Later ForesterRead more

Service Procedure for DTC C0075- 2010-2015 Subaru

NUMBER: 06-52-15 DATE: 09/23/15 APPLICABILITY: 2010-14MY Legacy and Outback Models 2012-15MY Impreza 2.0L and XV Crosstrek Models SUBJECT: Service Procedure for DTC C0075   INTRODUCTION This bulletin provides an inspection and adjustment procedure to address a DTC C0075 which may be stored in the Vehicle Dynamics Control and Hydraulic Control Unit (VDCCM&HCU).  The DTC relates … Read more