DTC P0711 / TCM Reprograming File Availability – 2019-2023 Subaru Ascent

2023 Subaru Ascent

NHTSA ID Number: 10240116 Manufacturer Communication Number: 16-141-23R Summary This bulletin announces availability of reprogramming files to optimize the Transmission Control Module (TCMeBay). The new files were designed to address cases of DTC P0711 (Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor “A” Circuit Range/Performance) being detected by the TCMeBay during low ambient temperatures (32° F(0° C)).   NUMBER: 16-141-23R DATE: …

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DTC P0730, Erratic Upshifting Concerns TCM Reprogramming File Availability – 2019-2020 Subaru Forester & 2020 WRX

2020 Subaru Forester

NHTSA ID Number: 10179380 Manufacturer Communication Number: 16-130-20 Summary This bulletin announces availability of reprogramming files to optimize the Transmission Control Module (TCMeBay) used in the TR580 and TR690 CVT.   NUMBER: 16-130-20 DATE: 08/05/20 APPLICABILITY: 2019-20MY Forester 2020MY WRX SUBJECT: DTC P0730, Erratic Upshifting Concerns TCMeBay Reprogramming File Availability   INTRODUCTION: This bulletin announces availability of …

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DTC P1518, TCM Reprogramming File Availability – 2019 Subaru Forester

2019 Subaru Forester

NHTSA ID Number: 10153625 Manufacturer Communication Number: 16-118-18 Summary This bulletin announces reprogramming file availability to optimize the Transmission Control Module (TCMeBay) for detection of DTC P1518: STARTER SWITCH CIRCUIT LOW. After using the Remote Engine Starter (RES) to start an applicable vehicle equipped with the Auto Start-Stop System, the TCMeBay may mistakenly detect DTC P1518 when …

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Transmission Control Module (TCM) Reprogramming File Availability for Inconsistent Engine Braking “Feel” – 2010-2011 Subaru Legacy & Outback

NUMBER: 16-100-16 DATE: 04/15/16 APPLICABILITY: 2010-11MY Legacy and Outback 2.5L NA Models SUBJECT: Transmission Control Module (TCMeBay) Reprogramming File Availability for Inconsistent Engine Braking “Feel”   INTRODUCTION This bulletin announces availability of reprogramming files to optimize the TCMeBay.  The files will address customer concerns of inconsistency in the amount of engine braking experienced when using Manual …

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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 …

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