Subaru Impreza Service Bulletins (2018)
528 manufacturer communications on file.
- May 21, 2019•Document ID: 10161824Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
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- Subaru Tech Tips
- Date Added:
- July 1, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummarySubaru Service and Technical Support Line Newletter.
Associated Products (157)2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru BRZ2019 Subaru Crosstrek2019 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru Impreza2019 Subaru Legacy2019 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru WRX2018 Subaru BRZ2018 Subaru Crosstrek2018 Subaru Forester2018 Subaru Impreza2018 Subaru Legacy2018 Subaru Outback2018 Subaru WRX2017 Subaru BRZ2017 Subaru Crosstrek2017 Subaru Forester2017 Subaru Impreza2017 Subaru Legacy+ 137 moreAssociated Documents - May 10, 2019•Document ID: 10161820Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
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- 15-221-18R
- Date Added:
- July 1, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis bulletin provides helpful information about operating conditions observed in the field for Technicians to use when diagnosing customer concerns which may arise while operating Harman Gen 3.0 and 3.1 Navigation and Display Audio systems. We will continue to add to this bulletin as more information becomes available.
Associated Products (12)Associated Documents - May 9, 2019•Document ID: 10161819Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE; POWER TRAIN
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- 16-121-19
- Date Added:
- July 1, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis bulletin provides a procedure for addressing a limited number of concerns involving a tapping -type sound originating from the area where the engine and CVT are joined. On affected vehicles, the sound can be heard easiest after the engine is fully warmed up.
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - May 8, 2019•Document ID: 10161817Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
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- 15-217-18R
- Date Added:
- July 1, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryIMPORTANT: This Service Bulletin has been as been replaced by TSB 15-240-19R entitled ?New Harman Audio Amplifiers?. Please refer to this new bulletin for the latest information regarding this condition.
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - May 8, 2019•Document ID: 10161816Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT
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- 15-240-19R
- Date Added:
- July 1, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis bulletin announces availability of new Harman audio unit amplifier units with revised internal logic designed to optimize efficiency while addressing the following customer concerns: Symptom 1: No audio output is heard but, the volume level displayed changes when turning the knob Symptom 2: Audio volume increases to maximum intermittently without turning the knob Symptom 3: A buzzing, screeching or crackling-type sound is heard coming through the speakers Symptom 4: Loss of audio output after turning the head unit off and back on again in a short amount of time Symptom 5: Audio volume is temporarily louder than expected after ending a Bluetooth call while using navigation guidance Symptom 6: No response from the volume control knob.
Associated Products (9)Associated Documents - May 6, 2019•Document ID: 10161813Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
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- 14-22-16R
- Date Added:
- July 1, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryTo help reduce confusion and increase technician efficiency, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) has developed the following cross reference list to help locate the appropriate Special Service Tool.
Associated Products (157)2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru BRZ2019 Subaru Crosstrek2019 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru Impreza2019 Subaru Legacy2019 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru WRX2018 Subaru BRZ2018 Subaru Crosstrek2018 Subaru Forester2018 Subaru Impreza2018 Subaru Legacy2018 Subaru Outback2018 Subaru WRX2017 Subaru BRZ2017 Subaru Crosstrek2017 Subaru Forester2017 Subaru Impreza2017 Subaru Legacy+ 137 moreAssociated Documents - April 23, 2019•Document ID: 10160214Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:SOLENOID; ENGINE
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- 02-170-17R
- Date Added:
- May 20, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis bulletin announces part information for new Active Valve Control System (AVCS) oil control solenoid valves (OCV) which contain a redesigned internal oil seal. The new seal will eliminate potential oil seepage into the wire harness connector portion of the valve. If oil seeps into the connector, over time, the Check Engine lamp may illuminate and set various AVCS-related DTCs.
Associated Products (50)2019 Subaru BRZ2019 Subaru Crosstrek2019 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru Impreza2019 Subaru Legacy2019 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru WRX2018 Subaru BRZ2018 Subaru Crosstrek2018 Subaru Forester2018 Subaru Impreza2018 Subaru Legacy2018 Subaru Outback2018 Subaru WRX2017 Subaru BRZ2017 Subaru Crosstrek2017 Subaru Forester2017 Subaru Impreza2017 Subaru Legacy2017 Subaru Outback+ 30 moreAssociated Documents - April 18, 2019•Document ID: 10160213Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 15-240-19
- Date Added:
- May 20, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis bulletin announces availability of new Harman audio unit amplifier units with revised internal logic designed to optimize efficiency while addressing the following customer concerns: ? Loss of audio output after turning the head unit off and back on again in a short amount of time ? Audio volume is temporarily louder than expected after ending a Bluetooth call while using navigation guidance ? No response from the volume control knob.
Associated Products (9)Associated Documents - March 13, 2019•Document ID: 10160496Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
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- 15-228-18R
- Date Added:
- May 28, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis bulletin provides troubleshooting steps to follow when diagnosing a customer concern of the display screen being either frozen (unresponsive) or black (blank).
Associated Products (13)Associated Documents - March 11, 2019•Document ID: 10160493Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 15-238-19
- Date Added:
- May 28, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis Service Information bulletin is in response to a small number of customer concerns regarding the audio unit not being able to play certain types of audio Compact Discs (CDs). Harman Gen 3.0 head units which have previously received software updates (see claims history) and Gen 3.1 head units (used in 2019MY year vehicles) cannot play ?CD Extra? or ?Enhanced CD? -type audio CDs.
Associated Products (14)Associated Documents - March 11, 2019•Document ID: 10160491Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
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- 15-229-18R
- Date Added:
- May 28, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis bulletin provides troubleshooting steps to follow when diagnosing clock-related customer concerns. Please start by completing the Harman Investigation Guide Questionnaire as it gathers important details which will help with diagnosis and will be required should the condition not be resolved by this troubleshooting.
Associated Products (14)Associated Documents - March 8, 2019•Document ID: 10160490Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
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- 02-163-16R
- Date Added:
- May 28, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis Service Information bulletin provides new inspection and repair procedures for AVCS (Active Valve Control System) -related DTCs on the FA and FB engine equipped models listed above. The applicable Service Manuals will be revised with this new information in the near future.
Associated Products (50)2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru BRZ2019 Subaru Crosstrek2019 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru Impreza2019 Subaru Legacy2019 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru WRX2018 Subaru BRZ2018 Subaru Crosstrek2018 Subaru Forester2018 Subaru Impreza2018 Subaru Legacy2018 Subaru Outback2018 Subaru WRX2017 Subaru BRZ2017 Subaru Crosstrek2017 Subaru Forester2017 Subaru Impreza2017 Subaru Legacy+ 30 moreAssociated Documents - February 22, 2019•Document ID: 10155225Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
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- 02-178-18R
- Date Added:
- March 25, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis Service Information bulletin announces a design change made to the rubber timing hole access plug to improve its retention and prevent water intrusion into the converter case.
Associated Products (51)2019 Subaru Ascent2019 Subaru BRZ2019 Subaru Crosstrek2019 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru Impreza2019 Subaru Legacy2019 Subaru Outback2019 Subaru WRX2018 Subaru BRZ2018 Subaru Crosstrek2018 Subaru Forester2018 Subaru Impreza2018 Subaru Legacy2018 Subaru Outback2018 Subaru WRX2017 Subaru BRZ2017 Subaru Crosstrek2017 Subaru Forester2017 Subaru Impreza2017 Subaru Legacy+ 31 moreAssociated Documents - February 20, 2019•Document ID: 10155222Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM); POWER TRAIN
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- 16-111-18R
- Date Added:
- March 25, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis bulletin announces reprogramming file availability to optimize the Transmission Control Module (TCM) used with the TR580 CVT. Contamination in a fluid pressure solenoid valve can cause a DTC P0841. The new logic will allow the solenoid to operate in a manner enabling it to discharge the contamination.
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - February 20, 2019•Document ID: 10155220Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
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- 16-112-18R
- Date Added:
- March 25, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis bulletin announces a design change to the CVT select lever (shifter) mechanism in response to isolated customer concerns of not being able to remove the key from the ignition switch when the vehicle is in Park. The cause is contamination of the Park-Range switch internal components.
Associated Products (30)2018 Subaru Crosstrek2018 Subaru Forester2018 Subaru Impreza2018 Subaru Legacy2018 Subaru Outback2018 Subaru WRX2017 Subaru Crosstrek2017 Subaru Forester2017 Subaru Impreza2017 Subaru Legacy2017 Subaru Outback2017 Subaru WRX2016 Subaru Crosstrek2016 Subaru Forester2016 Subaru Impreza2016 Subaru Legacy2016 Subaru Outback2016 Subaru WRX2015 Subaru Crosstrek2015 Subaru Forester+ 10 moreAssociated Documents - February 15, 2019•Document ID: 10155210Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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- WUA-86R
- Date Added:
- March 25, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryIn the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is initiating a service program to update the Harman Kardon head unit on certain vehicles with the latest version of software.
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - February 12, 2019•Document ID: 10155213Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WTX-83
- Date Added:
- March 25, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummarySubaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is initiating a service program for certain 2018 MY Impreza vehicles. This service program involves the inspection of a weld on the left (driver?s) side of the rear subframe assembly, and possible replacement of the rear subframe assembly. Due to a potential stamping issue of the lateral link bracket, the affected vehicles may contain an improperly placed weld on the left (driver?s) side of the rear subframe assembly. Although the weld may have been improperly placed, its placement does not affect the safe operation of the vehicle. However, if this condition exists, it may affect the driving feel of the vehicle.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - January 25, 2019•Document ID: 10154421Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 11-189-19
- Date Added:
- March 11, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis Service Information bulletin announces a change to the required thread sealer used when installing the PCV valve into the engine block. The previously used material may solidify and cause damage to the engine block threads during PCV valve removal.
Associated Products (4)Associated Documents - January 22, 2019•Document ID: 10154204Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 15-211-17R
- Date Added:
- March 11, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThe following information addresses reprogramming file availability and a software update installation procedure to provide optimization to the new Harman Gen 3 Audio and Navigation head units utilized in the models as listed above. The procedure will involve either downloading the software update files from Subarunet (or using those sent directly from Nuspire) and transferring them onto a flash drive for head unit installation.
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - January 22, 2019•Document ID: 10154202Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WUA-86R
- Date Added:
- March 11, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryIn the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is initiating a service program to update the Harman Kardon head unit on certain vehicles with the latest version of software.
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents