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Data Control Module (DCM) Dark Current Diagnosis – 2016-2018 Subaru

November 6, 2023 by oemdtc

NHTSA ID Number: 10238460 Manufacturer Communication Number: 15-312-23R Summary This bulletin announces repair procedures to be used when diagnosing dark current draw (parasitic draw) on vehicles equipped with Gen 1 Data Control Modules. NUMBER: 15-312-23R DATE: 06/26/23 REVISED: 06/28/23 APPLICABILITY: 2016-18MY Crosstrek 2016-18MY Forester 2016-18MY Impreza 2016-18MY Legacy & Outback 2017-18MY WRX SUBJECT: Data Control Module … Read more

Diagnostic Information – Testing Telematics Systems for Dark/Standby Current – All Telematics Equipped Models Except Solterra

October 29, 2023October 9, 2023 by oemdtc

NHTSA ID Number: 10235315 Manufacturer Communication Number: 15-308-23 Summary This Bulletin announces important diagnostic information to utilize when the Data Communication Module (DCM) is being tested as a dark current/standby current source. NUMBER: 15-308-23 DATE: 04/27/23 APPLICABILITY: All Telematics Equipped Models Except Solterra SUBJECT: Diagnostic Information – Testing Telematics Systems for Dark/Standby Current INTRODUCTION: This … Read more

Measurement of Dark Current (Standby Current Draw) – 2019-2021 Subaru

May 15, 2023September 28, 2021 by oemdtc

NHTSA ID Number: 10226833 Manufacturer Communication Number: 07-199-21R Summary This Bulletin provides additional information for the diagnostic procedures concerning measurement of Dark Current (a.k.a. Standby Current). NUMBER: 07-199-21R DATE: 07/30/21 REVISED: 11/02/22 APPLICABILITY: 2020-2021MY Outback 2019-2021MY Forester 2019-2021MY Ascent SUBJECT: Measurement of Dark Current (Standby Current Draw) INTRODUCTION: This Service Information Bulletin provides additional information … Read more

Measurement of “Dark Current” (Parasitic Battery Draw) – Subaru

January 22, 2024January 11, 2017 by oemdtc

NHTSA ID Number: 10234831 Manufacturer Communication Number: 078514 Summary Measurement of ?Dark Current? NUMBER: 07-85-14 DATE: 06/09/14 APPLICABILITY: All Models SUBJECT: Measurement of “Dark Current” (Parasitic Battery Draw) INTRODUCTION This bulletin will provide the proper procedure for measuring Dark Current (parasitic battery draw) along with the specification for maximum allowable limits. Customer concerns of batteries … Read more