Readiness Code Set Procedure; On-Board Diagnostic System I/M Check During State Emission Test – 2005-2015 Subaru

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NHTSA ID Number: 10083914 Manufacturer Communication Number: 11-120-12R Summary THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TO SUBARU STATE I/M PROGRAM ADVISORY BULLETIN # 11-98-10R. ABOUT 30 STATES HAVE IMPLEMENTED REGULATIONS FOR INSPECTING THE VEHICLE’S ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) SYSTEM AS PART OF THEIR STATE EMISSIONS INSPECTION PROGRAM. EPA GUIDANCE RECOMMENDS NO MORE THAN ONE UNSET READINESS CODE MONITOR FOR … Read more

HVAC Control Panel Removal Precautions – 2013-2016 Subaru

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NHTSA ID Number: 10093914 Manufacturer Communication Number: 10-83-15 Summary THIS SERVICE INFORMATION BULLETIN PROVIDES PRECAUTIONS TO USE WHEN REMOVING THE HVAC CONTROL PANEL TO PREVENT DAMAGING THE BLOWER FAN SPEED SWITCH. WHEN REMOVING THE CONTROL PANEL, IF THE FAN SPEED SWITCH WIRING HARNESS IS PULLED TAUGHT OR BECOMES STRESSED, THE SWITCH MAY BE DAMAGED. IF THE CONNECTOR … Read more

DTC B1500 and Fuel Level Sensor Replacement Procedures – 2012-2016 Subaru

NUMBER: 09-63-16 DATE: 02/05/16 APPLICABILITY: 2015-16MY Legacy and Outback 2014-16MY Forester 2012-16MY Impreza 2.0L Models 2013-16MY XV Crosstrek 2015-16MY WRX and STI Models SUBJECT: DTC B1500 and Fuel Level Sensor Replacement Procedures   INTRODUCTION This Service Information bulletin serves as a reminder to always follow the proper procedures when diagnosis of a DTC B1500 leads … Read more

Resetting the Lifetime Fuel Consumption Function of the Multi-Function Display (MFD) – 2012-2016 Subaru

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NUMBER: 08-39-15 DATE: 10/02/15 APPLICABILITY: 2012-16MY Impreza and XV Crosstrek Models 2014-16MY Forester Models 2015-16MY WRX and STI Models SUBJECT: Resetting the Lifetime Fuel Consumption Function of the Multi-Function Display (MFD)   INTRODUCTION This Service Information bulletin provides a procedure for resetting the Lifetime Fuel Consumption function of the MFD.  Whenever replacing the MFD and / … Read more

New Front Disc Brake Pad Kit Availability To Reduce Brake Squeal – 2010-2015 Subaru

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NHTSA ID Number: 10164185 Manufacturer Communication Number: 06-51-15R Summary This bulletin announces availability of a new front disc brake pad, shim, grease and clip kit designed to reduce customer concerns of excessive brake squeal. This new kit eliminates the “slotted” shim which previously was installed between the rubber-coated outer shim and the brake pad.   20 Affected … Read more