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SERVICE BULLETIN
APPLICABILITY: 2015-2017MY Legacy and Outback
2015-2017MY WRX
2017MY Forester
NUMBER: 11-174-17R
DATE: 06/15/17
SUBJECT: Reprogramming File Availability for:
DTC P05A0- Battery Discharge after Repeated
Short-Trip Driving High Engine Idle RPM After
Depressing Clutch Pedal
REVISED: 06/23/17
INTRODUCTION:
This bulletin announces the availability of reprogramming files to optimize the ECM and address
the following customer concerns:
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Check Engine light coming on (with DTC P05A0 stored in memory).
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Potential battery discharge (dead battery) after repeated periods of short-trip driving.
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A high (or “hanging”) engine RPM after depressing the clutch pedal (Forester only).
									
PRODUCTION CHANGE INFORMATION:
The new ECM logic was incorporated into production starting with the following VINs:
Vehicle / Model
2017MY Legacy 2.5L CAL Spec.
2017MY Legacy 2.5L FED Spec.
2017MY Outback 2.5L CAL Spec.
2017MY Outback 2.5L FED Spec.
2017MY Legacy 3.6L
2017MY Outback 3.6L
2017MY Forester
Starting VIN
H*066602
TBD
H*410208
TBD
H*066607
H*410212
TBD
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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: 11-174-17R; Revised 06/23/17
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PACK FILE APPLICABILITY:
The table below identifies what conditions are addressed with these reprogramming files according to
the model year / vehicle:
Model Year / Vehicle
2015 -2016 MY Legacy & Outback
2017MY Legacy & Outback 2.5L
2017MY Legacy & Outback 3.6L
2015-2017MY WRX 2.0 DIT
2017MY Forester 2.5L 6MT
These Files Reprogram the ECM for:
P05A0
P05A0 & New Charging Logic
New Charging Logic
New Charging Logic
New Charging Logic & Hanging Engine RPM
PAK File Name
New ECM Part
Number
Old ECM Part
Numbers
Decryption
Keyword
New CID
Number
22765AF36E.pak
22765AF36E
22765AF36A,
B, C & D
30ACEF9E
EB4GA01C
22765AK16C.pak
22765AK16C
22765AK16A
&B
BE3E931F
EB4GA01c
2015MY Legacy & Outback 2.5 FED
22765AF35E.pak
22765AF35E
22765AF35A,
B, C & D
802DAFB1
EB4GA01B
2016MY Legacy & Outback 2.5 CAL
22765AJ14B.pak
22765AJ14B
22765AJ14A
CD2A15F8
EB4I311C
2016MY Legacy & Outback 2.5 FED
22765AJ15B.pak
22765AJ15B
22765AJ15A
7C5E47CA
EB4I311B
2017MY Legacy & Outback 2.5 CAL
22765AK48D.pak
22765AK48D
22765AK48A,
B&C
5128F599
EB4I503C
2017MY Legacy & Outback 2.5 FED
22765AK50D.pak
22765AK50D
22765AK50A,
B&C
DC04AF72
EB4I504B
2017MY Legacy & Outback 3.6 FED
22765AK31C.pak
22765AK31C
22765AK31A
&B
8B2BA880
DB4I502D
2015MY WRX 2.0 DIT 6MT FED
22765AG238.pak
22765AG238
22765AG230, 1,
2, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7
3D970152
LF75402S
2015MY WRX 2.0 DIT CVT FED
22765AG248.pak
22765AG248
22765AG240, 1,
2, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7
4A63E929
LF75402T
2016MY WRX 2.0 DIT 6MT FED
22765AH613.pak
22765AH613
22765AH610,
611 & 612
09FC6D63
LF75402H
2016MY WRX 2.0 DIT CVT FED
22765AH623.pak
22765AH623
22765AH620,
621 & 622
AD45B5E1
LF75402G
2017MY WRX 2.0 DIT 6MT FED
22765AK382.pak
22765AK382
22765AK380 &
381
E0946E06
LF79101P
2017MY WRX 2.0 DIT CVT FED
22765AK392.pak
22765AK392
22765AK390 &
391
FD25ED3F
LF79101N
2017MY Forester 2.5 6MT
22765AH852.pak
22765AH852
22765AH850 &
851
AEF0D961
EB4L012W
Model
2015MY Legacy & Outback 2.5 CAL
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Bulletin Number: 11-174-17R; Revised 06/23/17
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SERVICE PROCEDURE:
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Reprogram the ECM following the normal FlashWrite procedure.
Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) highly recommends connecting the Subaru Midtronics GR8
Diagnostic Battery Charger to the vehicle and utilizing the Power Supply Mode feature anytime a
vehicle control module is being reprogrammed. Follow the procedure as outlined in document
GR8-1100 on STIS for use of the GR8’s Power Supply Mode:
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Confirm all electrical loads such as lights, audio, HVAC, seat heaters, and rear defroster are all
switched OFF before setting up for Power Supply Mode.
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Select the correct battery type (Flooded, AGM or AGM Spiral).
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Select the CCA which matches the vehicle’s battery (NOTE: OE and replacement batteries have
different CCA ratings. Always confirm the battery rating before proceeding.)
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If the “Charge Battery” WARNING appears, the battery MUST be charged before attempting
reprogramming.
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DO NOT connect the DSTi or SDI until the GR8 Power Supply mode has completed its battery
test mode and the Charging Voltage has dropped to a steady 13.5 Volts on the display.
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If the GR8 “beeps” or the Status Light flashes, a diagnostic charge should be performed on the
battery before proceeding further.
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Once Power Supply Mode reaches a steady 13.5 volts, connect the DSTi or SDI to the OBD
connector and initiate the reprogramming process.
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Amperage will fluctuate based upon the vehicle’s demand for power. NOTE: If the voltage rises
beyond 14V while programming is in process, the procedure will abort. This can indicate a need
to test or charge the vehicle battery before any further attempt at programming.
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 SOA.
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 Power Supply Mode, and have the battery voltage stabilized
and ready for reprogramming.
REMINDER: If the GR8 indicates the vehicle’s battery must be charged, charge the battery using
the GR8 before proceeding to reprogram the vehicle.
NOTE: 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.
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Bulletin Number: 11-174-17R; Revised 06/23/17
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WARRANTY / CLAIM INFORMATION:
For vehicles within the Basic New Car Limited, an applicable Emission Warranty period or covered
by an active Subaru Added Security Classic or Gold plan, this repair may be submitted using the
following claim information:
Labor Description
MFI OBDII ECM Reprogramming
Labor Operation #
A455-288
Fail Code
UPG-48
Labor Time
0.4
IMPORTANT: Always note the original Calibration Identification number (CID) the vehicle came
in with on the repair order before reprogramming and, make sure to list the NEW CID for any
newly-installed programming (as confirmed from the actual control module AFTER installation).
The NEW CID MUST also be noted on the repair order as this information is required for entry in
the Miscellaneous Detail field during claim submission.
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 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.
IMPORTANT REMINDERS:
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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 check for any open recalls or campaigns anytime a vehicle is in for servicing.
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Always refer to STIS for the latest service information before performing any repairs.
Bulletin Number: 11-174-17R; Revised 06/23/17
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