11-148-14
Service Bulletin Details
Public Details for: 11-148-14
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Models from 2015
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Models from 2014
2014 SUBARU FORESTER |
ATTENTION: CLAIMS PERSONNEL q IMPORTANT - All Service Personnel Should Read and Initial in the boxes provided, right. SERVICE MANAGER © 2014 Subaru of America, Inc. All rights reserved. GENERAL MANAGER q PARTS MANAGER q q SERVICE BULLETIN APPLICABILITY: SUBJECT: NUMBER: 11-148-14 2014-15MY Forester 2.5L NA Models eprogramming File Availability for Oil Level R Detection DATE: 10/28/14 INTRODUCTION This bulletin announces the availability of reprogramming files to optimize the ECM logic for engine oil level detection in the event of false or premature low engine oil level warning lamp illumination. REMINDER: Always confirm any low oil level lamp false illumination is not a result of a poor electrical connection or grounding concern. Inspect the circuit following the diagnosis found in the applicable Service Manual to ensure no other related concern exists. COUNTERMEASURE IN PRODUCTION This new ECM logic was incorporated into production October 4, 2014 starting with VIN F*527971. PACK FILE APPLICABILITY MODEL YEAR/ MODEL TRANSMISSION PAK FILE NAME NEW ECM PART NUMBER OLD ECM PART NUMBERS MT 22765AE192.pak 22765AE192 22765AE190, 191 EMISSION SPEC. NEW CID NUMBER EA1M502C FED 2014MY Forester 2.5L NA CVT 22765AE202.pak 22765AE202 22765AE200, 201 MT 22765AE212.pak 22765AE212 22765AE210, 211 EA1M502D EA1M502A CAL CVT 22765AE222.pak 22765AE222 22765AE220, 221 MT 22765AG722.pak 22765AG722 22765AG720, 721 EA1M502B EA1M702C FED 2015MY Forester 2.5L NA CVT 22765AG732.pak 22765AG732 22765AG730, 731 EA1M702D MT 22765AG742.pak 22765AG742 22765AG740, 741 EA1M702A CVT 22765AG752.pak 22765AG752 22765AG750, 751 CAL EA1M702B Continued... 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: 11-148-14; Date: 10/28/14 SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. IS ISO 14001 COMPLIANT ISO 14001 is the international standard for excellence in Environmental Management Systems. Please recycle or dispose of automotive products in a manner that is friendly to our environment and in accordance with all local, state and federal laws and regulations. Page 1 SERVICE PROCEDURE / INFORMATION NOTES: SOA now highly recommends connecting the Midtronics GR8 Diagnostic Battery Charger to the vehicle and utilizing the Power Supply Mode feature anytime a vehicle control module is being reprogrammed. Once the GR8 is connected to the vehicle, as long as the battery is fully charged, it takes less than 3 minutes to boot-up the charger, select the Power Supply Mode, and have the battery voltage stabilized and ready for reprogramming. VERY IMPORTANT: This information is applicable to the Midtronics GR8 Diagnostic Battery Charger ONLY. It does not apply to any other brand / type of “generic” battery charger whatsoever. ONLY the GR8 and its Power Supply Mode feature has been tested and approved by Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA). • If the GR8 indicates the vehicle’s battery must be charged, charge the battery using the GR8 before proceeding to reprogram the vehicle while using the Power Supply Mode. • Control module failures as a result of battery discharge during reprogramming are not a matter for warranty. Should any DTCs reset after the reprogramming update is performed, diagnose per the procedure outlined in the applicable Service Manual. WARRANTY / CLAIM INFORMATION For vehicles within the Basic New Car Limited and / or Emissions Warranty period, this repair may be submitted using the following claim information: LABOR DESCRIPTION LABOR OPERATION # FAIL CODE LABOR TIME ECM REPROGRAMMING & DIAGNOSIS FOR OIL LEVEL DETECTION AS FOUND IN APPLICABLE SERVICE MANUAL A455-278* UST-48 0.9 *1 quart of motor oil (SOA635045) may be claimed with this labor operation when required. REMINDER: SOA strongly discourages the printing and/or local storage of service information as previously released information and electronic publications may be updated at any time. Always refer to STIS for the latest service information before performing any repairs. Bulletin Number: 11-148-14; Date: 10/28/14 Page 2