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SERVICE BULLETIN
APPLICABILITY:
2015-18MY Legacy and Outback		
NUMBER: 06-70-19
SUBJECT:
		
VDC Control Module- Software Change
Hill Holder Indicator Lamp / Tone Operation
DATE: 03/18/19
INTRODUCTION:
This bulletin announces a change to the operating
software included in the Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) Control Module and Hydraulic Unit
(VDCCM&H/U) on the models listed above. This
change is in response to a very small number of
customer inquiries regarding the Hill Holder system’s
indicator lamp blinking once along with a single tone
(chirp)being heard when starting the engine using the
key, push-button or with use of a remote engine start.
PART INFORMATION:
Description
Part Number
27596AL00D
27596AL01E
27596AL02B
27596AL03D
HYDRAULIC UNIT
ASSEMBLY-V/CONT
27596AL04B
27596AL05C
27596AL06B
27596AL07B
Model Year
2015
2016
2017
2018
27596VA033
2016
27596VA073
2017
27596VA101
2018
Application
Leg / Obk w/out EyeSight
Leg / Obk w/ EyeSight
Leg / Obk w/out EyeSight
Leg / Obk w/ EyeSight
Leg / Obk w/out EyeSight
Leg / Obk w/ EyeSight
Leg / Obk w/out EyeSight
Leg / Obk w/ EyeSight
WRX / STI
REMINDER: Always order the most up-to-date replacement parts based on the specific VIN being
repaired.
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.
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Bulletin Number: 06-70-19; Date: 03/18/19
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SERVICE PROCEDURE / INFORMATION:
REMINDER: Customer satisfaction and retention starts with performing quality repairs.
Currently, if the Hill Holder feature is turned on (green indicator lamp illuminated) and a low battery
voltage / drop condition is detected (e.g. when starting the engine or when the engine cranks during a
Remote Engine Start), the Hill Holder indicator lamp will blink once and a warning tone (chirp) will
sound once. Function of the Hill Holder is not affected by these events.
The new software changes how the Hill Holder indicator lamp and
corresponding single flash / chirp operate. After installation of the
new VDCCM&H/U, if a low battery voltage condition is detected
when cranking and the battery voltage drops low enough, the
indicator lamp will no longer flash once and the tone will no longer
sound. The Hill Holder feature operation is otherwise unchanged.
The service procedures for replacing the VDCCM& H/U remain
unchanged. Always refer to the applicable Service Manual and
review the full requirements of the repair being performed. The Service Manual procedures contain
information critical to performing an effective repair the first time and every time. This includes but
is not limited to: important SAFETY precautions, proper inspection criteria, necessary special tools,
required processes and related one-time-use parts needed for a complete and lasting repair.
WARRANTY / CLAIM INFORMATION:
For vehicles within the Basic New Car Limited 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
Labor Operation #
Labor Time
ABS / VDC ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT R&R
B536-321
1.2
ABS / VDC TESTING AND DIAGNOSIS
C566-300
0.5
Fail Code
UCD-43
IMPORTANT REMINDERS:
•
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 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: 06-70-19; Date: 03/18/19
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