Forester

Battery Sensor Removal and Installation Precautions – 2019-2020 Subaru Forester

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2019 Subaru Forester

NHTSA ID Number: 10171916 Manufacturer Communication Number: 07-142-18R Summary This Service Information Bulletin provides helpful tips and precautions to use whenever removing or installing the battery sensor assembly from the battery post (and / or negative battery cable from the battery sensor assembly).   2 Affected Product Vehicle SUBARU FORESTER 2019-2020   NUMBER: 07-142-18R DATE: 10/31/18 REVISED: … Read more

Chattering Sound from A/C Compressor – 2017-2018 Subaru Forester

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2018 Subaru Forester

NHTSA ID Number: 10155219 Manufacturer Communication Number: 15-237-19R Summary This bulletin provides a diagnostic procedure for a chattering-type sound originating from the a/c compressor assembly. In the case where a refrigerant leak is identified as coming from the a/c condenser, the level of refrigerant oil may also drop and cause the internal vanes of the compressor to … Read more

Ignition Key Sticking / Design Change to CVT Shifter / Selector Lever Components – 2012-2018 Subaru

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NHTSA ID Number: 10241822 Manufacturer Communication Number: 16-112-18R Summary This bulletin announces a design change to the CVT select lever (shifter) mechanism in response to isolated customer concerns of not being able to remove the key from the ignition switch when the vehicle is in Park.   NUMBER: 16-112-18R DATE: 03/15/18 REVISED: 08/14/23 APPLICABILITY: 2015-2018MY Legacy and … Read more

Reprogramming Files for Spark Knock (Ping), Surging on Acceleration and / or P113A, P0137 – 2014-2017 Subaru Forester Turbo

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2017 Subaru Forester

NHTSA ID Number: 10155221 Manufacturer Communication Number: 11-169-16R Summary This bulletin announces the availability of reprogramming files to optimize the ECM. These new files will address customer concerns of:   4 Affected Products Vehicle SUBARU FORESTER 2014-2017   INTRODUCTION: This bulletin announces the availability of reprogramming files to optimize the ECM.  These new files will address customer … Read more

Reprogramming File Availability for DTC P0841 – 2018 Subaru

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2018 Subaru Impreza

NHTSA ID Number: 10155222 Manufacturer Communication Number: 16-111-18R Summary This bulletin announces reprogramming file availability to optimize the Transmission Control Module (TCM) used with the TR580 CVT. Contamination in a fluid pressure solenoid valve can cause a DTC P0841. The new logic will allow the solenoid to operate in a manner enabling it to discharge the contamination. … Read more