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

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

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

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

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

HVAC Control Panel Removal Precautions – 2013-2016 Subaru

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NHTSA ID Number: 10093914 Manufacturer Communication Number: 10-83-15 Summary THIS SERVICE INFORMATION BULLETIN PROVIDES PRECAUTIONS TO USE WHEN REMOVING THE HVAC CONTROL PANEL TO PREVENT DAMAGING THE BLOWER FAN SPEED SWITCH. WHEN REMOVING THE CONTROL PANEL, IF THE FAN SPEED SWITCH WIRING HARNESS IS PULLED TAUGHT OR BECOMES STRESSED, THE SWITCH MAY BE DAMAGED. IF THE CONNECTOR … Read more

DTC B1500 and Fuel Level Sensor Replacement Procedures – 2012-2016 Subaru

NUMBER: 09-63-16 DATE: 02/05/16 APPLICABILITY: 2015-16MY Legacy and Outback 2014-16MY Forester 2012-16MY Impreza 2.0L Models 2013-16MY XV Crosstrek 2015-16MY WRX and STI Models SUBJECT: DTC B1500 and Fuel Level Sensor Replacement Procedures   INTRODUCTION This Service Information bulletin serves as a reminder to always follow the proper procedures when diagnosis of a DTC B1500 leads … Read more