Hood Latch and Striker Mounting Bolt Change – 2010-2014 Subaru Legacy & Outback

NUMBER: 12-178-15 DATE: 01-30-15   APPLICABILITY: 2010-14MY Legacy and Outback SUBJECT: Hood Latch and Striker Mounting Bolt Change   INTRODUCTION This Service Information bulletin announces a change to the appearance of the hood latch and striker mounting bolts.  The original bolts had a black-colored finish while the new bolts are silver in color. There is … Read more

Reprogramming File Availability for Extended Engine Cranking – 2011-2015 Subaru Forester

NUMBER: 11-153-15R DATE: 01-22-15 REVISED: 05-27-15 APPLICABILITY: 2011-15MY Forester N/A Models SUBJECT: Reprogramming File Availability for Extended Engine Cranking     INTRODUCTION This bulletin announces availability of reprogramming files to address customer concerns of extended cranking time before the engine starts. PACK FILE APPLICABILITY MODEL YEAR/ MODEL TRANSMISSION PAK FILE NAME NEW ECM PART NUMBER OLD … Read more

High-Pitched “Chirp”, “Squeak” or “Cricket” Sound from the Engine – 2013-2014 Subaru BRZ

2014 Subaru BRZ

NUMBER: 09-54-12R DATE: 10/03/12 REVISED: 09/27/16 APPLICABILITY: 2013-16MY BRZ SUBJECT: High-Pitched “Chirp”, “Squeak” or “Cricket” Sound from the Engine   INTRODUCTION This bulletin provides a procedure to address customer concerns of a high-pitched “chirp”, “squeak” or “cricket” sound heard coming from the engine’s Direct Injection (DI) high-pressure fuel pump.  Not all DI pumps may exhibit this … Read more

6MT Shifter Rattle – 2013 Subaru BRZ

2013 Subaru BRZ

NUMBER: 03-71-13R DATE: 07/01/13 REVISED: 02/10/15 APPLICABILITY: 2013MY BRZ SUBJECT: 6MT Shifter Rattle and Improvement to Reverse Pull Collar Operation   INTRODUCTION This Bulletin announces availability of a revised 6MT shifter lever and an enhancement to the reverse pull collar assembly designed to improve the operation of the reverse selection mechanism.  In addition, this new assembly … Read more

New Silicone Gasket Remover Product and Silicone Sealants; Precautions, Reminders – All Subaru

NUMBER: 02-159-15 DATE: 02-04-15 APPLICABILITY: All Subaru Models SUBJECT: New Silicone Gasket Remover Product Announcement and Silicone Sealants; Precautions, Reminders     INTRODUCTION This bulletin provides new product information along with some reminders and proper precautions to take when removing and applying silicone-type sealants during engine component repairs and replacements.   PART INFORMATION Always refer to … Read more