Subaru Forester Service Bulletins
1,766 manufacturer communications on file.
- July 28, 2015•Document ID: 10092011Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 02-157-14R
- Date Added:
- February 16, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
Summary"THIS BULLETIN ANNOUNCES INFORMATION REGARDING A MAJOR CHANGE TO THE REPAIR PROCEDURES PREVIOUSLY OUTLINED IN SERVICE BULLETINS 02-143-13R, 02-144-13R AND 02-145-13R. THESE BULLETINS PROVIDED A REPAIR PROCEDURE FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE PISTON RINGS TO ADDRESS VERIFIED CONCERNS OF UNUSUAL ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION. VEHICLES CONFIRMED AS HAVING THIS CONDITION WHICH ARE WITHIN THE SUPPLIED VIN RANGES WILL NO LONGER BE REPAIRED WITH PISTON RING REPLACEMENT. THE REVISED REPAIR PROCEDURE TO ADDRESS VERIFIED UNUSUAL OIL CONSUMPTION CONCERNS ON THESE SPECIFIC VEHICLES WILL CONSIST OF REPLACING THE ENGINE SHORT BLOCK ASSEMBLY."
Associated Products (11)Associated Documents - July 28, 2015•Document ID: 10092010Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SM
- Date Added:
- February 16, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryTHE 2016 MY FORESTER SERVICE MANUAL (LOCATED IN THE SERVICE DIAGNOSTICS SECTION OF STIS) REQUIRES INTERNET EXPLORER (IE) 11 OR HIGHER. ALL SDS NOTEBOOKS ARE CURRENTLY RUNNING INTERNET EXPLORER 8 AND WILL BE UPGRADED TO INTERNET EXPLORER 11 BY EARLY FALL 2015. THIS IS THE ONLY SERVICE MANUAL THAT REQUIRES INTERNET EXPLORER 11 AT THIS TIME. ALL OTHER SERVICE MANUALS WILL WORK WITH INTERNET EXPLORER 8.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - July 8, 2015•Document ID: 10091972Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 07-92-15
- Date Added:
- February 16, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryTHIS SERVICE INFORMATION BULLETIN ANNOUNCES A DESIGN CHANGE TO THE REAR COMBINATION LAMPS TO ADDRESS CUSTOMER CONCERNS OF FOGGING OR CONDENSATION ACCUMULATING ON THE INSIDE SURFACE OF THE LENS. SIX ADDITIONAL BREATHING HOLES HAVE BEEN ADDED TO THE BODY OF THE LAMP ASSEMBLY. THE ADDITIONAL HOLES ARE INTENDED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL VENTILATION AND PREVENT FOGGING WHICH MAY RESULT WHEN SEVERE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE CHANGES OCCUR. NOTE: FOGGING IS A NATURAL PHENOMENON AND NOT A DEFECT OR MALFUNCTION.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - July 6, 2015•Document ID: 10091965Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:TANK VALVE/GAUGE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 04-13-09R
- Date Added:
- February 16, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryIF YOU ENCOUNTER A VEHICLE THAT HAS A GROANING TYPE NOISE COMING FROM THE POWER STEERING PUMP WHEN THE WHEEL IS TURNED TO THE FULL RIGHT OR LEFT POSITION WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PARKED, IT MAY BE CAUSED BY THE RELIEF VALVE VIBRATING WITHIN THE PUMP. IN LIEU OF REPLACING THE POWER STEERING PUMP, THE RELIEF VALVE IS NOW AVAILABLE AS A REPLACEMENT PART.
Associated Products (27)2011 Subaru Impreza2010 Subaru Impreza2009 Subaru Impreza2008 Subaru Forester2008 Subaru Impreza2007 Subaru Forester2007 Subaru Impreza2007 Subaru Legacy2007 Subaru Outback2006 Subaru Forester2006 Subaru Impreza2006 Subaru Legacy2006 Subaru Outback2005 Subaru Forester2005 Subaru Impreza2005 Subaru Legacy2005 Subaru Outback2004 Subaru Forester2004 Subaru Impreza2004 Subaru Legacy+ 7 moreAssociated Documents - June 17, 2015•Document ID: 10140549Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 04-13-09R
- Date Added:
- June 11, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryIf you encounter a vehicle that has a groaning type noise coming from the power steering pump when the wheel is turned to the full right or left position when the vehicle is parked, it may be caused by the relief valve vibrating within the pump. In lieu of replacing the power steering pump, the relief valve is now available as a replacement part.
Associated Products (33)2013 Subaru Forester2012 Subaru Forester2011 Subaru Forester2011 Subaru Impreza2010 Subaru Forester2010 Subaru Impreza2009 Subaru Forester2009 Subaru Impreza2008 Subaru Forester2008 Subaru Impreza2007 Subaru Forester2007 Subaru Impreza2007 Subaru Legacy2007 Subaru Outback2006 Subaru Forester2006 Subaru Impreza2006 Subaru Legacy2006 Subaru Outback2005 Subaru Forester2005 Subaru Impreza+ 13 moreAssociated Documents - June 10, 2015•Document ID: 10140462Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 02-132-12R
- Date Added:
- June 11, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis Bulletin provides a procedure for diagnosis and determination of necessary part replacement in the event any of the ?AVCS Slow Response? or ?AVCS System Failure? DTCs listed above are found to be stored in the ECM memory. A possible cause of these conditions is contamination within the camshaft sprocket and / or oil control solenoid valve (OCV) mechanism.
Associated Products (10)Associated Documents - June 3, 2015•Document ID: 10140561Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 18-181-15 (2)
- Date Added:
- June 11, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThe purpose of this bulletin is to provide a description of current changes to Service Manuals available via the Subaru Technical Information System (STIS) web site. The tables contained within this bulletin are to be used as guides for becoming aware of the latest changes. We advise you to always refer to the STIS web site when looking for the latest Service information. Printed pages will not be made available to update printed Service Manuals.
Associated Products (29)2015 Subaru BRZ2015 Subaru Forester2015 Subaru Impreza2015 Subaru Legacy2015 Subaru Outback2014 Subaru BRZ2014 Subaru Forester2014 Subaru Impreza2014 Subaru Legacy2014 Subaru Outback2013 Subaru BRZ2013 Subaru Forester2013 Subaru Impreza2013 Subaru Legacy2013 Subaru Outback2012 Subaru B9 Tribeca2012 Subaru Impreza2012 Subaru Legacy2012 Subaru Outback2011 Subaru Legacy+ 9 moreAssociated Documents - June 3, 2015•Document ID: 10140453Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 18-181-15
- Date Added:
- June 11, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThe purpose of this bulletin is to provide a description of current changes to Service Manuals available via the Subaru Technical Information System (STIS) web site. The tables contained within this bulletin are to be used as guides for becoming aware of the latest changes. We advise you to always refer to the STIS web site when looking for the latest Service information. Printed pages will not be made available to update printed Service Manuals.
Associated Products (24)2015 Subaru BRZ2015 Subaru Forester2015 Subaru Impreza2015 Subaru Legacy2015 Subaru Outback2014 Subaru BRZ2014 Subaru Impreza2014 Subaru Legacy2014 Subaru Outback2013 Subaru BRZ2013 Subaru Forester2013 Subaru Impreza2013 Subaru Legacy2013 Subaru Outback2012 Subaru B9 Tribeca2012 Subaru Impreza2012 Subaru Legacy2012 Subaru Outback2011 Subaru Legacy2011 Subaru Outback+ 4 moreAssociated Documents - May 28, 2015•Document ID: 10090410Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 15-172-14R
- Date Added:
- February 3, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryTHIS BULLETIN CONTAINS ILLUSTRATIONS OF EXCHANGE COMPONENTS AND THEIR MANUFACTURER AS WELL AS A DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPER EXCHANGE PROCEDURE. THE EXCHANGE PROGRAM POLICY CAN ALSO BE FOUND IN SECTIONS 8.4.9 AND 11.2.10 OF YOUR CLAIMS POLICIES AND PROCEDURES MANUAL FOUND IN SUBARUNET. REVISED TO ADD POWER AMPLIFIER.
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - May 27, 2015•Document ID: 10090405Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 11-153-15R
- Date Added:
- February 3, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryTHIS BULLETIN ANNOUNCES AVAILABILITY OF REPROGRAMMING FILES TO ADDRESS CUSTOMER CONCERNS OF EXTENDED CRANKING TIME BEFORE THE ENGINE STARTS.
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - May 15, 2015•Document ID: 10090328Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 06-48-15
- Date Added:
- February 3, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryTHIS BULLETIN ANNOUNCES A DESIGN CHANGE TO THE STOP LIGHT SWITCH TO REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF IMPROPER ILLUMINATION OF THE ABS AND/OR VDC WARNING LAMP WITH RESULTING DTCS C1531 AND/OR C0054. DETAILS OF THE SWITCH CHANGES ARE SHOWN IN THE ILLUSTRATION BELOW.
Associated Products (13)Associated Documents - May 15, 2015•Document ID: 10088062Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 06-48-15
- Date Added:
- January 10, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryTHIS BULLETIN ANNOUNCES A DESIGN CHANGE TO THE STOP LIGHT SWITCH TO REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF IMPROPER ILLUMINATION OF THE ABS AND/OR VDC WARNING LAMP WITH RESULTING DTCS C1531 AND/OR C0054. DETAILS OF THE SWITCH CHANGES ARE SHOWN IN THE ILLUSTRATION BELOW.
Associated Products (12)Associated Documents - May 15, 2015•Document ID: 10059219Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SB-06-48-15
- Date Added:
- February 19, 2016
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummarySUBARU: ON SOME VEHICLES, TO REDUCE POSSIBILITY OF IMPROPER ILLUMINATION, A CHANGE IN DESIGN FOR STOP LIGHT SWITCH FOR ABS AND/OR VDC WARNING LAMP. MODELS 2012-14 IMPREZA, XV CROSSTREK (EXCEPT HYBRID), 2008-14 WRX, STI, 2014 FORESTER. *PE
Associated Products (13)Associated Documents - May 11, 2015•Document ID: 10090326Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 15-168-13R
- Date Added:
- February 3, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryTHIS BULLETIN CONTAINS ILLUSTRATIONS OF EXCHANGE COMPONENTS AND THEIR MANUFACTURER AS WELL AS A DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPER EXCHANGE PROCEDURE. THE EXCHANGE PROGRAM POLICY CAN ALSO BE FOUND IN SECTIONS 8.4.9 AND 11.2.10 OF YOUR SERVICE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES MANUAL FOUND IN SUBARUNET. REVISED POER AMPLIFIER EXCHANGE PROGRAM.
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - May 11, 2015•Document ID: 10088043Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 15-168-13R
- Date Added:
- January 10, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryTHIS BULLETIN CONTAINS ILLUSTRATIONS OF EXCHANGE COMPONENTS AND THEIR MANUFACTURER AS WELL AS A DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPER EXCHANGE PROCEDURE. THE EXCHANGE PROGRAM POLICY CAN ALSO BE FOUND IN SECTIONS 8.4.9 AND 11.2.10 OF YOUR SERVICE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES MANUAL FOUND IN SUBARUNET. REVISED POER AMPLIFIER EXCHANGE PROGRAM.
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - May 7, 2015•Document ID: 10090322Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 12-157-13R
- Date Added:
- February 3, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryTHIS BULLETIN PROVIDES A REPAIR PROCEDURE TO ADDRESS A CUSTOMER CONCERN OF A RATTLE OR BUZZING-TYPE SOUND COMING FROM THE LOWER PORTION OF THE A PILLAR TRIM WHILE DRIVING OVER BUMPY OR ROUGH ROAD SURFACES. THE LOWER INSERTION CLAWS AND / OR THE TRIMS SUPPORT RIB MAY BE COMING IN CONTACT WITH THE VEHICLE BODY CAUSING THE SOUND.
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - May 7, 2015•Document ID: 10088033Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 12-157-13R
- Date Added:
- January 9, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryTHIS BULLETIN PROVIDES A REPAIR PROCEDURE TO ADDRESS A CUSTOMER CONCERN OF A RATTLE OR BUZZING-TYPE SOUND COMING FROM THE LOWER PORTION OF THE A PILLAR TRIM WHILE DRIVING OVER BUMPY OR ROUGH ROAD SURFACES. THE LOWER INSERTION CLAWS AND / OR THE TRIMS SUPPORT RIB MAY BE COMING IN CONTACT WITH THE VEHICLE BODY CAUSING THE SOUND.
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - May 5, 2015•Document ID: 10090321Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTEERING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 04-13-14R
- Date Added:
- February 3, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummarySERVICE BULLETIN IF YOU RECEIVE A CUSTOMER CONCERN OF THE EPS WARNING LIGHT COMING ON AND DIAGNOSTICS SHOW A DTC C2532 STORED IN MEMORY, A NEW EPS CONTROL UNIT IS NOW AVAILABLE TO ADDRESS THIS CODE. THERE MAY ALSO BE A CUSTOMER CONCERN OF INCREASED STEERING EFFORT ALONG WITH THE EPS WARNING LIGHT COMING ON.
Associated Products (7)Associated Documents - May 5, 2015•Document ID: 10059218Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- SB-04-13-14R
- Date Added:
- February 19, 2016
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummarySUBARU: AN ISSUE OF INCREASE STEERING EFFORT, ELECTRIC POWER STEERING (EPS) WARNING LIGHT COMES ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) C2532 AND TO ADDRESS CODE A NEW EPS CONTROL UNIT THAT IS AVAILABLE. MODEL 2014 FORESTER, 2012-14 IMPREZA, XV CROSSTREK (INCLUDING HYBRID). *PE
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - April 24, 2015•Document ID: 10141514Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WQQ-52
- Date Added:
- June 18, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryAnnoucment to UPDATE ? Subaru Recall Campaign WQQ?52 Brake Line Corrosion
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