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2000 Subaru Forester TSBs

74 Technical Service Bulletins across 14 categories

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22 bulletins
11009701

This bulletin details an important regulation issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) which...

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impacts the way some vehicles with accessories are sold. This regulation applies to any automobile retailer installing accessories on a vehicle prior to its first sale.

11008279

This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the...

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proper exchange procedure.

11006935

This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the...

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proper exchange procedure for 2025MY vehicles.

11006934

The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information along with an overview of the...

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Subaru Lock Information web-site.

11006931

This Bulletin provides additional diagnostics to follow when addressing a Telematics-related DTC B2A16.

10241801

The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information along with an overview of the...

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Subaru Lock Information web-site.

10235830

Repair Procedure for High-Pitched Sound

10234908

Replacement Key and Immobilizer info

10234829

Repair Procedure for High-Pitched Sound from Extension Housing Area Using Latest Generation Production Parts

10234260

Repair Procedure for High-Pitched Sound from Extension Housing Area Using Latest Generation Production Parts

10233111

Replacement Key and Immobilizer

10232879

Replacement Key and Immobilizer info

10232535

Replacement Key and Immobilizer Info

10219491

This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the...

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proper exchange procedure.

10186348

The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information.

10174543

All Models (Vehicle Cleaning- COVID-19Best Practices)

10131647

The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information along with an overview of the...

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Subaru Lock Information web-site.

10120997

The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information along with an overview of the...

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Subaru Lock Information web-site.

10093977

REPAIR PROCEDURE FOR HIGH-PITCHED SOUND FROM EXTENSION HOUSING AREA USING LATEST GENERATION PRODUCTION PARTS

10068205

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

10016869

2.5L REMANUFACTURED SOHC SHORT BLOCK RELEASE.

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*TT

10001351

FLOOR MAT HOOK REPAIR.

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*TT

Pre-Delivery & Maintenance

11 bulletins
623118

SUBJECT REGARDING SERVICE MANUAL CORRECTIONS.

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*JB

11009685

This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual...

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models.

11008282

This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual...

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models.

11005609

This announcement provides information on Takata Recall Escalated Towing Program.

11005595

This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual...

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models.

10219492

This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual...

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models.

10198758

This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual...

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models

10187315

To help reduce confusion and increase technician efficiency, Subaru of America, Inc.

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(SOA) has developed the following cross reference list to help locate the appropriate Special Service Tool.

10179378

Special Service Tools Cross Reference List.

10161824

Subaru Service and Technical Support Line Newletter.

10161813

To help reduce confusion and increase technician efficiency, Subaru of America, Inc.

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(SOA) has developed the following cross reference list to help locate the appropriate Special Service Tool.

Transmission

9 bulletins
631081

SUBJECT REGARDING POPPING OUT OF FIFTH GEAR CONDITION.

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*JG

11005624

This annoucement provides parts personnel information about remanufactured transmissions that will no longer be...

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available.

10234828

This Bulletin provides production change, repair procedure and parts information to address a customer concern of a...

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high-pitched sound coming from the transmission extension housing area.

10234261

Remanufactured Automatic Transaxle Program

10234258

5MT Transfer Driven Gear Bearings

10093967

THIS BULLETIN REVIEWS A CHANGE TO THE PART NUMBERS USED FOR THE TRANSFER DRIVEN GEAR BEARINGS.

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THESE REVISED BEARINGS ARE TO BE USED TO ENHANCE DURABILITY.

10089957

REPAIR PROCEDURE FOR HIGH-PITCHED SOUND FROM EXTENSION HOUSING AREA USING LATEST GENERATION PRODUCTION PARTS - THIS...

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BULLETIN PROVIDES PRODUCTION CHANGE, REPAIR PROCEDURE AND PARTS INFORMATION TO ADDRESS A CUSTOMER CONCERN OF A HIGH-PITCHED SOUND COMING FROM THE TRANSMISSION EXTENSION HOUSING AREA.

10001726

CLUTCH PEDAL STICKING.

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*TT

10001352

TRANSMISSION CONTROL UNIT (TCU) CODE 45 AND ALL-WHEEL DRIVE HARSH ENGAGEMENT.

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*TT

Engine

7 bulletins
631499

SUBJECT REGARDING ENGINE CONTROL MODULE REPROGRAMMING.

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*SLC

631014

CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS OF A GROWLING NOISE FROM THE ENGINE AREA.

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*TT

11008281

This Service Information Bulletin announces the diagnostic procedures to be followed when diagnosing engine oil leakage...

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on FA and FB type engines.

11008267

This bulletin announces availability of the NEW genuine Subaru engine oil filter.

11005608

This thermo control valve video contains information on the replacement of thermo control valve.

10019343

RUBBING MARK ON TIMING BELT.

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SUBARU. *TT

10006149

ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM CONDITIONER.*MR

Electrical

6 bulletins
618424

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE FRONT OXYGEN AIR / FUEL (A/F) SENSOR ELEMENT CRACKING.

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*TT

613408

CUSTOMER COMPLAINT THAT THE A/T TEMPERATURE LIGHT FLASHING AND CODE 38 FOUND IN THE TCM.

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*TT

610541

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ABOUT THE A/T TEMPERATURE LIGHT FLASHING AND CODE 38 FOUND IN THE TCM.

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*TT

11008283

This Service Information Bulletin announces the preferred practices to be used when handling vehicles equipped with Gen2...

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Telematics which are enrolled in the Subaru STARLINK Security Plus Service featuring Stolen Vehicle Recovery Plus with Immobilizer.

11006932

This Service Information Bulletin announces important diagnostic information to utilize when the Data Communication...

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Module (DCM) is being tested as a dark current/standby current source.

11005614

This bulletin announces important diagnostic information to utilize when testing the Data Communication Module (DCM) as...

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a dark current/standby current source. All models equipped with Telematics except Solterra.

Infotainment

5 bulletins
11010925

This annocement is to inform dealers to the Gen 3.1 Head Unit OTA will be available via Wi-Fi.

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The update will take place in multiple batches with the first beginneing November 15th and the last being Decemeber 3rd. This update is for approximatelt 714,000 VINs.

11008276

The CP1.5 RCs OTA is available for all mid and high grade CP1.5 head units.

11005615

This announcement provides information for retailers to install the latest infotainment system software for Denso CP...

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1.5.

11002730

This information announces reprograming file availability for Gen 4.5 Denso CP1.5 Audio and Navigation systems.

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Inprovement for CarPlay concerns with hands-free calls when the receiving party is not able to hear the caller.

10209915

This bulletin has been developed to outline the steps for gathering basic essential information during diagnosis and...

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repair of the Infotainment concerns. (Applicable to all models with Harman or Denso CP1 Infotainment).

Suspension

3 bulletins
11008259

This bulletin outlines the judgment criteria to be used when inspecting front transverse link bushings to reduce...

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unnecessary bushing replacement.

11005593

This Bulletin provides guidance for diagnosing a leaking front or rear suspension strut.

10000642

NEW PROCEDURE FOR REPLACING REAR WHEEL BEARINGS.

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*TT

Brakes

3 bulletins
11002725

This bulletin provides diagnosis and procedure information to be applied when diagnosing potential fluid leaks on front and rear brake calipers.

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This information has been developed to reduce unnecessary brake caliper replacement.

10163525

This Service Information bulletin announces instruction for application of additional lubrication between the brake caliper support and pad clips.

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This will prevent the pad from dragging due to corrosion buildup which may result in uneven or premature wear of the replacement brake pads. This additional instruction applies to all models with brake pads using the upper and lower pad clips and has been added to the brake pad installation procedures found in the related Service Manuals.

10002989

REPLACEMENT OF THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) FOR ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) REPAIR.

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*TT UPDATE. *TT

Body & Paint

2 bulletins
11005599

This Bulletin provides SOA paint codes to help eliminate possible confusion for 2025 MY vehicles.

10240110

This bulletin announces the recommended cleaning procedures to followed when encountering vehicles with long time...

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exposure to pollen on painted surfaces on vehicles imported from Japan. This bulletin does not apply to SIA built vehicles.

Lighting

2 bulletins
10140499

Revised TSB. The Subaru Lock Information Site (SLIS) is located at http://lockinfo.subaru.com, and provides information...

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on how to obtain immobilizer codes and key cut codes for Subaru vehicles from the 2000MY to present. This bulletin identifies the equipment required to initialize (reset) the immobilizer code and cut the key blanks, for both immobilizer and non-immobilizer type keys. Subaru of America began using immobilizer systems in some 2005MY vehicles (please refer to Immobilizer Chart for more detailed information).

10015186

THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION TO PROPERLY DIAGNOSIS THE REAR GATE STAYS AND ALSO AVOIDS UNNECESSARY REPLACEMENT OF NON-FAILED STAYS.

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*TT

Air Bags & Safety

1 bulletin
626926

INFORMATION REGARDING SEAT BELT LATCH SLIDES TO THE LOWER SEAT BELT ANCHOR.

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*YH UPDATED *EH

Hybrid & EV

1 bulletin
11008280

This Service Information bulletin is being released as guidance for proper testing and charging of vehicle batteries.

Fuel System

1 bulletin
10198749

This bulletin is to advise of SOAs revised catalytic converter recycling program shipping procedure.

Steering

1 bulletin
10037968

SUBARU: THERE IS A STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS DUE TO AN IMPORPER WHEEL BALANCE.

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*RM