095412R
Service Bulletin Details
Public Details for: 095412R
High-pitched ?Chirp?, ?Squeak? Or ?Cricket? Sound from the engine
Models from 2015
2015 SUBARU WRX STI |
Models from 2013
2013 SUBARU BRZ |
ATTENTION: GENERAL MANAGER PARTS MANAGER CLAIMS PERSONNEL SERVICE MANAGER q q q q IMPORTANT - All Service Personnel Should Read and Initial in the boxes provided, right. SERVICE BULLETIN APPLICABILITY: NUMBER: DATE: REVISED: 2013MY BRZ SUBJECT: High-Pitched “Chirp”, “Squeak” or “Cricket” Sound from the Engine 09-54-12R 10/03/12 05/08/13 INTRODUCTION The purpose of this bulletin is to provide information regarding a high-pitched “chirp”, “squeak” or “cricket” sound you may hear coming from the engine’s high-pressure fuel pump. Not all pumps may exhibit this condition. Some may have a plunger stopper shape which in combination with certain fuel temperatures or fuel formulations, may result in aeration of the fuel within the body of the pump and cause this sound when the engine is idling. This result is non-detrimental to the fuel system or engine. A production change was made to an internal fuel passage along with a change to the shape of the plunger stopper thus eliminating the source of the sound. Once the sound has been confirmed, the high-pressure pump assembly must be replaced to remedy the condition. IMPORTANT: A “clack” or mechanical “ticking” sound may also be heard as part of the operation of the high-pressure fuel pump which is considered to be a normal operating characteristic. No attempt should be made to repair it. COUNTERMEASURE IN PRODUCTION COUNTERMEASURE 1) Increase of clearance for sub-chamber fuel passage 2) Shape change of plunger stopper VIN NUMBER PRODUCTION DATE D*607798 Mid-February, 2013 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: 09-54-12R; Date: 05/08/13 SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. IS “ISO 14001 COMPLIANT” 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 PART INFORMATION NOTES: • are “non-reusable” and MUST • Items indicated in the exploded view with a be replaced. • The o-ring is included with the fuel pump assembly. • Part numbers and quantity required to complete the procedure are listed below. Continued... Bulletin Number: 09-54-12R; Date: 05/08/13 Page 2 PART INFORMATION (continued) PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QUANTITY 16625JB000 Fuel Pump Assembly 1 17540AA340 Pipe Assy. Fuel Delivery (No. 2) 1 17555AA040 Gasket, Fuel Pipe 1 14035AA610 Gasket, Intake Manifold 2 16175AA420 Gasket, Throttle Chamber 1 SERVICE PROCEDURE Road test the vehicle at least 10 minutes to be sure it is up to operating temperature. Once the sound has been confirmed, follow the precautions and procedures in the applicable Service Manual for replacing the high-pressure fuel pump. The required tool for BRZ high-pressure fuel pump removal / installation is: Socket Driver, Snap-On Tools stock# FTX40TPE, TORX® Plus, size 40 IP, length: 1¾” (see July 2012 TIPS). IMPORTANT: Always follow the tightening torque specifications as indicated in the applicable Service Manual (and the exploded view diagram on pg. 2) during re-assembly. WARRANTY / CLAIM INFORMATION For vehicles within warranty, refer to the Subaru Warranty Wizard® for claim submission information. Bulletin Number: 09-54-12R; Date: 05/08/13 Page 3