16-80-11R

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SERVICE BULLETIN
APPLICABILITY:	2010~13MY Legacy,Outback & Tribeca
Models with 5AT Transmission;
Low mileage vehicles (6,000 or less)
SUBJECT:
NUMBER: 16-80-11R
DATE: 01-04-12
REVISED:		 02/01/13
Inspection Procedure for AT Oil Temperature
Warning Lamp Flashing
INTRODUCTION
If you encounter a vehicle that has the oil temperature warning lamp flashing with P0751,
P0756, P0761, P0766, P0771, P1840, P1841, P1842, P1843 or P1844 stored in memory and
possibly an intermittent stalling condition, it may be the result of contamination in the valve
body. Instead of replacing the valve body, flush the transmission and perform the Dynamic
Check Mode procedure.
REPAIR PROCEDURE/INFORMATION
• Memory must be cleared prior to performing the following procedures.
Transmission Flush procedure
1) Remove the ATF drain plug and drain ATF.
2) Remove oil pan and clean (including magnet) then reinstall.
3) Refill ATF to correct level.
Dynamic Check Mode  
1) Raise vehicle on lift.
CAUTION: Be sure to keep the tires 30cm (12 inches) or more off the ground as the vehicle
will vibrate on the lift during the following procedure.
2) Depress the Brake pedal then start the engine (keep depressing the brake pedal
		 until step 5). Press VDC OFF switch to deactivate VDC.
3) Move the transmission select lever to the ”D” position and increase the engine speed
		 to 1,000rpm by depressing the gas pedal, hold for two minutes.
4) Release gas pedal, then move the select lever to the “N” position for two seconds, then
		 move to the “D” position for two seconds, repeat (N to D) five times.
NOTE: The following needs to be performed in Manual mode using the paddle shift switch.
5) Move the select lever to the “M” position (Manual mode). Shift up to 2nd using paddle
		 shift switch (keep in 2nd for two seconds) then shift down to 1st using paddle shift switch
		 (keep in 1st for two seconds) repeat (2nd to 1st) five times.
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CAUTION: VEHICLE SERVICING PERFORMED BY UNTRAINED PERSONS
COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY TO THOSE PERSONS OR TO OTHERS.
Subaru Service Bulletins are intended for use by professional technicians ONLY. They
are written to inform those technicians of conditions that may occur in some vehicles, or
to provide information that could assist in the proper servicing of the vehicle. Properly
trained technicians have the equipment, tools, safety instructions, and know-how to
do the job correctly and safely. If a condition is described, DO NOT assume that this
Service Bulletin applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle will have that condition.
Bulletin Number: 16-80-11R; Date: 02/01/13
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6) Release the brake-pedal then accelerate gently to 40mph by shifting up to 3rd using
		 paddle shift switch.
7) Keep at 40mph, shift up to 4th gear for two seconds then shift down to 3rd gear for two
		 seconds; repeat (4th to 3rd) five times.
8) Accelerate gently to 50mph by shifting up to 5th gear using paddle shift switch.
9) Keep at 50mph, shift down to 4th gear for five seconds then shift up to 5th gear for five
		 seconds; repeat (4th to 5th) five times.
10) Decrease the vehicle speed using the accelerator pedal (do not apply the brake pedal).
		 Keep in each gear for five seconds (4th gear, 5sec., approximate speed 40mph) ->
		 (3rd gear, 5sec., approximate speed 30mph) -> (2nd gear, 5sec., approximate
		 speed 20mph) - > (1st, 5sec., approximate speed 10mph).
11) Depress the Brake pedal to stop the tires from rotating completely. Move the select
		 lever to the “P” position (this completes the Dynamic check mode).
12) Check for trouble code(s) using the SSM3, if codes are stored, clear memory. The
		 dynamic check mode may store trouble codes because of the variation of the wheel
		 speeds.
NOTE: If the symptom is not corrected after flushing the transmission and performing the
dynamic check mode, replace the valve body.
WARRANTY/CLAIM INFORMATION
For vehicles under warranty, this repair can be claimed using the following.
LABOR DESCRIPTION
ATF Flush Procedure &
Dynamic Check Mode
LABOR OPERATION #
B860-738
Valve Body Replacement
C860-730
Bulletin Number: 16-80-11R; Date: 02/01/13
FAIL CODE
MCT-22
LABOR TIME
0.9
1.1
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