Reprogramming File Availability for Extended Engine Cranking (Delayed Starting) and Engine Oil Level Detection Improvement – 2015 Subaru Legacy & Outback

NUMBER: 11-162-16R DATE: 04-05-16 REVISED: 04-21-16 APPLICABILITY: 2015MY Legacy and Outback Models SUBJECT: Reprogramming File Availability for Extended Engine Cranking (Delayed Starting) and Engine Oil Level Detection Improvement   INTRODUCTION This bulletin announces availability of reprogramming files to address customer concerns of extended cranking time before the engine starts.  These files also optimize the ECM for improved … Read more

Reprogramming File Availability for DTC P0300 and Rough Idle – 2015 Subaru WRX & Forester 2.0L Turbo (DIT)

NHTSA ID Number: 10120966 Manufacturer Communication Number: 11-161-16   Summary This bulletin announces the availability of new reprogramming files for optimizing the ECM to address the following customer concern: Rough idle after a warm engine restart. In rare cases, DTC P0300 may also be stored.   2 Affected Products Vehicles MAKE MODEL YEAR SUBARU FORESTER 2015 SUBARURead more

New A/C Compressor / Clutch Assembly – 2014-2016 Subaru

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NHTSA ID Number: 10120975 Manufacturer Communication Number: 10-84-16R Summary This bulletin announces the availability of a new Air Conditioning compressor / clutch assembly to address customer concerns of the system not operating. Electrical windings located inside the clutch assembly have been changed to eliminate the condition. The service procedure will involve replacement of the A/C compressor and … Read more

Logic Change to Power Rear Gate Control Module – 2015 Subaru Outback

NUMBER: 07-101-15 DATE: 11/20/15 APPLICABILITY: 2015MY Outback Models with Power Rear Gate (PRG) SUBJECT: Logic Change to Power Rear Gate Control Module   INTRODUCTION This bulletin announces a logic change to the PRG control module designed to help protect the gate latch and actuator assembly from damage.  If the operator tries to re-open the PRG manually … Read more

Paint Chipping between Hood Grille (Scoop) and Hood – 2015-2016 Subaru WRX & STI

NUMBER: 12-201-16 DATE: 06/06/16 APPLICABILITY: 2015 and 2016MY WRX and STI Models SUBJECT: Paint Chipping between Hood Grille (Scoop) and Hood   Introduction: This new bulletin replaces TSB 12-186-15 and announces a new repair procedure to address customer concerns of the hood scoop scrubbing the finish of the hood panel in the areas shown in the … Read more