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NUMBER: 18-184-15 DATE: 12/16/15 APPLICABILITY: 2013, 2015-16MY Legacy and Outback 2014-15MY Forester SUBJECT: Service Manual Corrections INTRODUCTION The purpose of this bulletin is to provide a description of current changes to Service Manuals available via the Subaru Technical Information System (STIS) web site. The tables contained within this bulletin are to be used as … Read more
NUMBER: 16-99-16 DATE: 02/29/16 APPLICABILITY: 2015-16MY Legacy and Outback 2.5L Models SUBJECT: TCM Reprogramming for RPM Flare and Cruise Control Operation INTRODUCTION This bulletin announces availability of reprogramming files to optimize transmission control module (TCM) operation and address the following customer concerns: This new logic changes the cruise control system operation to avoid … Read more
NUMBER: 16-98-16 DATE: 02/05/16 APPLICABILITY: 2015-2016MY WRX Models SUBJECT: TCM Reprogramming File Availability to Address Inconsistent Shifting / Slipping Concerns When Cold INTRODUCTION This bulletin announces availability of reprogramming files for optimization of the transmission control module (TCM). The new logic addresses customer concerns of inconsistent shifting characteristics and / or a “slipping” -type sensation … Read more
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
NUMBER: 15-188-15R DATE: 09/24/15 REVISED: 05/09/16 APPLICABILITY: 2015MY Legacy and Outback Models Equipped with 6.2” Clarion Display Audio SUBJECT: Reprogramming File Availability to Improve Audio Unit Performance INTRODUCTION: This bulletin announces the reprogramming file availability and installation procedure to address the following customer concerns when operating the Clarion 6.2” Display Audio unit: The procedure will … Read more