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SERVICE BULLETIN
APPLICABILITY:
SUBJECT:
2010-12MY Legacy & Outback Models w/ CVT
NUMBER: 16-93-15
 eprogramming File Availability to Enhance
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Performance of the CVT Primary Pulley Oil
Pressure Circuit
DATE: 01-26-15
INTRODUCTION
This bulletin announces the availability of reprogramming files for optimizing the TCM logic used
in the listed CVT-equipped vehicles. This new logic provides enhanced control of the CVT primary
pulley oil pressure circuit for an increased level of performance during stop-and-go driving. This
reprogramming must be installed anytime a CVT assembly is replaced with a new or remanufactured
CVT assembly.
PACK FILE APPLICABILITY
MODEL YEAR/ MODEL
PAK FILE NAME
NEW ECM PART
NUMBER
OLD ECM PART NUMBER
2010MY Legacy 2.5L
30919AB013.pak
30919AB013
30919AB010, 11 & 12
2010MY Outback 2.5L
30919AB023.pak
30919AB023
30919AB020, 21 & 22
2011MY Legacy 2.5L
30919AB672.pak
30919AB672
30919AB670 & 71
2011MY Outback 2.5L
30919AB682.pak
30919AB682
30919AB680 & 81
2012MY Legacy 2.5L
30919AC321.pak
30919AC321
30919AC320
2012MY Outback 2.5L
30919AC331.pak
30919AC331
30919AC330
EMISSION
SPEC.
FED/CAL
SERVICE PROCEDURE / INFORMATION
VERY IMPORTANT: Whenever replacing a CVT assembly with either a new OR remanufactured
unit, the TCM MUST be reprogrammed with the applicable pack file from the table above as part of
the repair procedure before releasing the vehicle.
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Bulletin Number: 16-93-15 Date: 01/26/15
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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).
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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.
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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
TCM Reprogramming
LABOR
OPERATION #
FAIL
CODE
LABOR
TIME
A860-737
MJZ-48
0.4
NOTE: The pack file listings provided in this bulletin are the latest available at the time of
publishing. Updates are often released thereafter without revision to the original bulletin. For this
reason, it is critical to always have the latest version of Select Monitor III software installed on your
system. You can confirm if a later version is available by entering the CID listed in this bulletin into
FlashWrite. If a newer CID is shown as available in FlashWrite, reprogram using that file.
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.
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Always refer to STIS for the latest service information before performing any repairs.
Bulletin Number: 16-93-15 Date: 01/26/15
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