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SERVICE INFORMATION BULLETIN
APPLICABILITY:
		
All Models with Harman and Denso
CP1 Infotainment
NUMBER: 15-192-22R
SUBJECT: Infotainment Concern Data Collection 			
		Guidelines
DATE:
02/16/2022
REVISED:
03/18/2022
INTRODUCTION:
This Service Information Bulletin has been developed to outline the steps for gathering basic
essential information during diagnosis and repair of the Infotainment concerns. This is to be used in
conjunction with the information provided in STIS to help complement it from a reporting standpoint.
Any time a repair is made to the Infotainment system, there should be clear understanding of the
concern reported by the customer and the steps to duplicate it. As with any repair, the first step of
diagnosis is duplicating the concern and determining if it is a typical operating characteristic or
unexpected operation. If the condition reported is an expected operating characteristic, this should
always be demonstrated to the customer with their understanding confirmed before releasing the
vehicle. A guaranteed successful repair of a customer’s Infotainment concern can only be achieved by
following a proven diagnostic strategy outlined below.
Various resources are available to help diagnose and repair the Infotainment system: TSBs,
TechTIPS, Techline and FSEs.
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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SERVICE INFORMATION:
REMINDER: Customer satisfaction and retention starts with performing quality repairs.
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Always confirm the condition as reported by the customer.
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Always attempt to use customer’s setup and equipment for concern duplication.
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Always document the concern by capturing the steps leading to duplication and when possible
record a video of concern.
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Make sure the concern is not due to the setup or the customer’s accessory.
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Always document Infotainment system software version and accessory details: make, model,
software version.
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Always document the date of the last concern duplication and collect the data log.
It is IMPORTANT to understand some conditions cannot be resolved in the field solely by parts
replacement. Some of these situations will require Techline assistance or assistance from the
vendor. Those are the times, when getting essential data about the concern as well as the diagnostic
performed are the most critical.
Please keep in mind the basic essential information has to be captured to enable assistance as well as
report a concern. Following the steps outlined below should be a good start.
STEPS TO GATHER BASIC ESSENTIAL INFORMATION
1. Obtain a detailed description of the customer concern including steps to duplicate it and
frequency of occurrence .
• Multiple concerns must be addressed one by one as each may have a unique cause. Consult
the customer, if you do not clearly understand each reported concern and document each
separately. Lumping concerns together will delay or prevent review of the reported
condition.
2. Confirm whether the concern is duplicated at the time of repair.
3. Obtain the Video of condition being duplicated (may be supplied by the Customer.)
4. Obtain the current Software Version the concern has been duplicated with (Clear photo of the
Software Screen is BEST.)
5. Obtain the Phone Information (Make/ Model/Operating System Version) as applicable.
• Screen shot of phone software version screen is BEST
6. Obtain SSM Data with DTCs and Related Troubleshooting Results.
• Always perform diagnosis of current DTCs which may be related. Any electrical concern
may be impacting the operation of the audio/ navigation system and must be resolved to
eliminate it as a possible source of the condition. Conditions like this can be repaired
TODAY.
7. Download Infotainment system Data Log and Note the Date/ Time of last occurrence (in item 1
summary above) – See Appendix A on Page 4.
8. Issue a TechShare QMR and attach all related data, images, video of condition duplication, phone
information and Data Log along with a full description of the concern and how it was duplicated.
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Technicians following this method will find it provides the most efficient path to a successful
Infotainment system repair.
IMPORTANT CAUTION: Always disconnect the Telematics Data Communication Module (DCM)
BEFORE any swapping of CCU. DCMs must NEVER be swapped or the customer’s services
will not function and DCM replacement may be required as a result which would NOT be a
warrantable repair.
WARRANTY / CLAIM INFORMATION:
For vehicles within the Basic New Car Limited Warranty period, this repair may be submitted using
the following claim information: *
Labor Description
Labor Operation #
Labor Time
Fail Code
INFOTAINMENT DATA LOG & QMR
A031-170
1.4
ZUM-43
*Please include TechShare ID number in claim notes. QMR must have all essential information
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.
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Appendix A
I. Denso CP1 Data Log Collection process (see TSB 15-285-21 for help to identify the vendor)
II. Harman Head Unit Data Log Collection process (see TSB 15-285-21 for help to identify the
vendor)
III. Data log sharing for analysis
I. CP1 Data Log Collection process
Media:
1. The USB flash drives can be USB 2.0 or 3.0 of recommended 4GB or more storage capacity.
2. The USB flash drive MUST be reformatted to NTFS before loading any files to it. NTFS is not
the standard format on most USB flash drives.
3. Log files are not overly large, 1GB size is sufficient.
Note: In order to optimize data log analysis process as well as to improve accuracy it is strongly
advised to mark the event of duplication. There are couple ways to do it, but the most common
one is pressing the front defroster at least 4 times.
We are still relying on collecting the approximate date and time of the event from the customer,
if possible.
The data log contains data for approximately last 14 days.
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Procedure Information:
Entering and Exiting Dealership Mode
The infotainment system has a self-check function (Dealership mode) which can be performed on the
screen. The function enables functions including checking the system operation status, displaying the
system status (Diagnostics Recorder), checking system information (Software Version).
a. Please the steps below for entering Dealership mode.
b. Select Diagnostics Recorder (Operated to output or delete diagnosis recorder settings and data.
Turns on and off of the diagnosis recorder function.)
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c. Please stop the recording before you output diagnosis recorder data to a USB.
d. Select Export Data to USB and insert USB Flash drive when prompted. Continue by pressing
the “OK” button.
e. Start exporting. The progress bar will display until completed.
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f.
Press OK when prompted as shown below
Enable data log recording turning on “Begin Recording” (see item c)
g. Exit Dealership mode (see item a)
h. Remove USB Flash and transfer the data.
Note: if you haven’t been able to transfer the data due to the error message or no data stored on USB
drive, please switch USB flash drive using the one confirmed to work prior. Also confirm you have
prepared the media following instructions in “Media” section.
i. It is a good practice to clear CPU’s log buffer, after you have
verified the data log transfer from the USB drive was successful.
Following successful data log export clear Recorded Data (see
item c).
CAUTION: NEVER clear the Recorded Data, until you have
confirmed the recording has been captured on the USB and
successfully moved to PC for uploading to TechShare.
j. Transfer data log folder (CP1CCU_DREC) from USB drive to PC.
Do not modify the folder name or the data inside the folder.
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k. Next step is sharing the data log for analysis using TechShare QMR attachment (TechShare
QMR attachment). See section “III. Data log sharing for analysis” for additional information.
II. Harman Head Unit Data Log Collection process
Media:
1. The USB flash drives can be USB 2.0 or 3.0 of recommended 4GB or more storage capacity.
2. The USB flash drive MUST be reformatted to FAT 32 format before loading any files to it.
3. Log files are not overly large, 1GB size is sufficient.
Process:
Vehicles collect analytical data that can be downloaded to a USB memory device and sent to the
SBR/Harman for further analysis. Retailer/Dealer needs to follow these steps to download Data
Analytics file from vehicle’s Head Unit:
1. Go to the head unit home screen and connect the USB memory device
2. Press Home Button on Head Unit and press “TUNE/SCROLL” button 6 times. “Dealer
Settings” screen will open.
3. Scroll down to the “Download Analytics Data” option.
4. Press “Download Analytics Data” button to download the Data Analytics file.
5. Wait for the data to be transferred to the USB memory device.
6. Press “OK” button and remove the USB memory device.
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7. Next step is sharing the data log for analysis using TechShare QMR attachment (TechShare QMR
attachment). See section “III. Data log sharing for analysis” for additional information.
III. Data log sharing for analysis
The following instructions will explain how to successfully share the data log using TechShare QMR
attachment.
1. Create QMR using TechShare application (press “Start a new QMR” button after TechShare
application is started) and provide detailed description of the quality concern, diagnostic steps and
repair results as applicable. This application is accessible via Subarunet -> Service Operations
& Technical or via website link https://subarutechshare.com or mobile App “TechShare”.
Keep in mind it is required to validate VIN information by pressing highlighted button “Check
VIN” in order to enable “Create QMR” step. See an example below.
It is mandatory to properly complete required fields in order to submit your report. See below
examples for Web version and Mobile version.
Make sure you include the date of failure duplication, steps to duplicate the failure, system software
version. Video of the failure duplication is always a plus.
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BEST PRACTICE to use TechShare mobile App whenever possible while you are at the car, so you
can take advantage of convenient features to optimize the process: scan the VIN, draft the QMR, and
take a photo of the software version screen in the app, as well as a video of the condition while in the
app.
Additional information to assist with TechShare application usage is available under “User
Documentation” link found in web version as shown below.
2. In case of Denso CP1 system the data log contains multiple folders. In order to properly and
completely upload the data log, please compress the folder containing the data log to create
.zip folder as shown below. For Harman the data log is already a compressed file, so it is not
necessary to create .zip file.
3. Attach .zip data log from PC following TechShare directions. There will be a progress bar and
turning wheel displayed to show the progress.
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4. It takes under 10 minutes to upload the file depending on its size. Once uploading is completed,
the file is listed among attachments as shown below.
5. It is a good practice to confirm the attached file is present prior submission. You can do it by
pressing “Save and exit” button at the top right corner next to “Submit” button. Your QMR
should be listed as DRAFT. See below.
6. If not, you can search for it using VIN.
7. Go back to QMR clicking on QMR number link. Once the attachment status has been confirmed
and all additional data supplied, please proceed with QMR submission.
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