TCM Reprogramming for RPM Flare and Cruise Control Operation – 2015-2016 Subaru Legacy & Outback

NUMBER: 16-99-16 DATE: 02/29/16 APPLICABILITY: 2015-16MY Legacy and Outback 2.5L Models SUBJECT: TCMeBay Reprogramming for RPM Flare and Cruise Control Operation   INTRODUCTION This bulletin announces availability of reprogramming files to optimize transmission control module (TCMeBay) operation and address the following customer concerns: Engine RPM “flare” (sharp RPM increase when CVT “downshifts”) when using cruise … Read more

TCM Reprogramming File Availability to Address Inconsistent Shifting / Slipping Concerns When Cold – 2015-2016 Subaru WRX

NUMBER: 16-98-16 DATE: 02/05/16 APPLICABILITY: 2015-2016MY WRX Models SUBJECT: TCMeBay 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 (TCMeBay).  The new logic addresses customer concerns of inconsistent shifting characteristics and / or a “slipping” -type sensation … Read more

Reprogramming File Availability to Improve Audio Unit Performance – 2015 Subaru Legacy & Outback

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:   Concern: Slow start-up … Read more

TCM Reprogramming File Availability for Engine Idle RPM Fluctuation on 6AT – 2015-2016 Subaru BRZ

NUMBER: 16-96-15 DATE: 09/14/15 APPLICABILITY: 2015-16MY BRZ SUBJECT: TCMeBay Reprogramming File Availability for Engine Idle RPM Fluctuation on 6AT- Equipped Models   INTRODUCTION This bulletin announces availability of reprogramming files for optimizing the Transmission Control Module (TCMeBay) on all 2015 and some early-production 2016MY vehicles to control an engine idle speed fluctuation condition when in Park … Read more

Reprogramming File Availability for DTC P0137 and Improvement of Engine RPM (Idle) Drop Condition – 2015 Subaru Legacy & Outback

NUMBER: 11-160-15 DATE: 09/14/15 APPLICABILITY: 2015MY Legacy & Outback, 2.5L and 3.6L Models SUBJECT: Reprogramming File Availability for DTC P0137 and Improvement of Engine RPM (Idle) Drop Condition   INTRODUCTION This bulletin announces availability of reprogramming files to optimize the ECM for DTC P0137.  These files will also address customer concerns of engine idle RPM drop … Read more