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SERVICE BULLETIN
APPLICABILITY:
2014-15MY Forester 2.0XT Turbo Models
NUMBER: 11-139-14
SUBJECT:	
Reprogramming Files for DTC P0606 and
Extended Engine Cranking
DATE: 05/16/14
INTRODUCTION
This bulletin announces the availability of ECM reprogramming for DTC P0606 on all 2014MY and
some 2015MY 2.0 XT Turbo vehicles. In addition, reprogramming is now available for extended
engine cranking on 2014MY 2.0 XT Turbo vehicles ONLY.
COUNTERMEASURE IN PRODUCTION
LOGIC CHANGE
INCORPORATED INTO PRODUCTION
Extended Engine Cranking
Start of 2015MY Production
DTC P0606
2015MY AFTER VIN F*409326
PACK FILE APPLICABILITY
EMISSION
SPEC.
2014
Forester
2.0 XT
Turbo
2015
Forester
2.0 XT
Turbo
EMISSION
SPEC.
Fed / CAL
TRANS.
TYPE
PAK FILE NAME
NEW ECM PART
NUMBER
OLD ECM PART NUMBER
NEW CID
NUMBER
22611AW065.pak
22611AW065
22611AW060, 061, 062, 063,
064
AF56A00B
22765AG971.pak
22765AG971
22765AG970
LF61400B
CVT
SERVICE PROCEDURE / INFORMATION
NOTES:
SOA 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.
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Service Bulletin applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle will have that condition.
Bulletin Number: 11-139-14; Date: 05/16/14
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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 claimed using the following claim information:
LABOR DESCRIPTION
MFI OBDII ECM Reprogramming
Bulletin Number: 11-139-14; Date: 05/16/14
LABOR
OPERATION #
FAIL
CODE
LABOR
TIME
A455-288
UPG-48
0.4
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