FOTA (Firmware Over-The-Air) Reprogramming for DENSO Gen 4.5 Audio Navigation Infotainment Systems via DCM – 2023 Subaru Outback & Legacy / Ascent

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NHTSA ID Number: 10238458 Manufacturer Communication Number: 15-311-23 Summary This bulletin provides instruction for use of a new reprogramming procedure to optimize the Denso Gen 4.5 Audio and Navigation system utilized in the models listed.   NUMBER: 15-311-23 DATE: 06/23/23 APPLICABILITY: 2023MY Outback & Legacy 2023MY Ascent SUBJECT: FOTA (Firmware Over-The-Air) Reprogramming for DENSO Gen 4.5 Audio …

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

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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 …

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WRI-22 Telematics DCM Replacement – 2023 Subaru Legacy & Outback

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NHTSA ID Number: 10228781 Manufacturer Communication Number: WRI-22R Summary In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is initiating this service program for certain 2023 model year Legacy and Outback vehicles equipped with STARLINK® InVehicle Technology.   NUMBER: WRI-22R DATE:  10/19/22 REVISED:  12/09/22 APPLICABILITY: 2023 MY Outback SUBJECT: Telematics DCM Replacement In the interest …

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Gen1 Telematics DCM Replacement for continued operation post-3G Sunset – 2016-2018 Subaru

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NHTSA ID Number: 10208659 Manufacturer Communication Number: 15-291-22 Summary Going forward when a customer’s vehicle is equipped with a DCM that does not have Software version ID DCM_06.00.17_20190816 installed and they wish to subscribe to Starlink Telematics Service, the DCM must be replaced.   INTRODUCTION: The Gen1 STARLINK subscribers complimentary Data Communication Module (DCM) update period has …

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WQZ-61 Telematics System Data Communication Module (DCM) Reprogramming – 2016 Subaru Forester, Impreza, Crosstrek, Legacy, & Outback

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NHTSA ID Number: 10189671 Manufacturer Communication Number: WQZ-61R Summary Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is initiating a service program for certain 2016 model year Forester, Impreza, Crosstrek, Legacy, and Outback vehicles equipped with Telematics (STARLINK). Subaru has determined that vehicles affected by this Service Program require reprogramming of the Telematics System Data Communications Module (DCM).   NUMBER: …

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