2023 Subaru Forester TSBs
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44 bulletinsThis bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the...
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proper exchange procedure.
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This bulletin addresses cases when attempting to complete the STARLINK Telematics subscription process, an Error Code...
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202 and / or 204 may occur preventing the process from completing successfully.
This bulletin outlines the repair procedure to follow when the axle nut has rotated from its originally torqued...
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position.
This Bulletin provides helpful procedures and best practices to utilize when customers present with concerns relating to...
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the operation of their Gen 2/Gen 3 Telematics system equipped Subaru.
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proper exchange procedure.
This OTA is released to address Telematic functions that may stop working after a certain amount of time from the...
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vehicle's production.
This Bulletin outlines a new required procedure to follow when performing immobilizer-related repairs.
This Bulletin announces the repair procedure developed to address rattle-type sounds heard from the left and/or right...
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B-Pillar area.
This Bulletin provides additional diagnostics to follow when addressing a Telematics-related DTC B2A16.
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.
This Bulletin announces availability of a User Guide and an informative video to supplement the recent releases to...
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retailers of the SOA321152 and SOA321153 Terminal Test Kits.
This bulletin announces design changes made to the Power Rear Gate Drive (PRG) Unit to address concerns of the power...
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rear gate being inoperative.
This Bulletin announces diagnostic procedures to be followed when working with a Power Rear Gate (PRG).
When attempting to complete the STARLINK Telematics subscription process, an Error Code 202 and / or 204 may occur...
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preventing the process from completing successfully.
This Bulletin outlines a new required procedure to follow when performing immobilizer-related repairs on the models...
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listed.
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.
This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the...
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proper exchange procedure.
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.
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.
This Bulletin provides additional diagnostics to follow when addressing a Telematics-related DTC B2A16.
This Bulletin outlines a new required procedure to follow when performing immobilizer-related repairs.
This bulletin addresses two symptoms related to EyeSight.
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The first to address 2022 and 2023 model year Foresters with DTC B28C7, for the camera being exposed to high humidity/temperature conditions without operation. The cooling fans may become inoperable. The second will address 2022-2024 modle year Foresters with a temporary halt mode with an E5 halt code.
This bulletin has been developed for use as a quick reference tool to aid in diagnosing operational concerns of the Gen...
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2 Telematics systems remote access features.
This bulletin addresses an error code 202 and or 204 when attempting to complete the STARLINK telematics subsription...
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process.
This Bulletin announces the repair procedure developed to address rattle-type sounds heard from the left and/or right...
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B-Pillar area.
This Bulletin provides helpful procedures and best practices to utilize when customers present with concerns relating to...
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the operation of their Gen 2/Gen 3 Telematics system equipped Subaru.
This bulletin announces a design change made to the outer hinge cover on the drivers 10-way adjustable power seats.
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.
This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the...
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proper exchange procedure.
This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the...
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proper exchange procedure.
Repair Procedure for High-Pitched Sound from Extension Housing Area Using Latest Generation Production Parts
Repair Procedure for High-Pitched Sound from Extension Housing Area Using Latest Generation Production Parts
Oil Filler Cap Gasket Coming Unseated
Effective with all 2015 model year cars and forward, the oil change interval is changing to 6,000 miles or 6 months,...
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whichever comes first.
Replacement Key and Immobilizer Info
Diagnosis and Repair for AVCS-Related DTCs
When attempting to complete the STARLINK Telematics subscription process, an Error Code 202 and / or 204 may occur...
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preventing the process from completing successfully.
This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the...
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proper exchange procedure.
This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the...
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proper exchange procedure.
This Bulletin provides additional diagnostics to follow when addressing a Telematics-related DTC B2A16.
This Bulletin outlines a new required procedure to follow when performing immobilizer-related repairs.
This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the...
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proper exchange procedure.
Engine
38 bulletinsThis Bulletin provides the diagnostic procedure for the STARLINK Remote Engine Start (RES).
This bulletin provides updated parts information and a service procedure to follow for removing accumulated carbon...
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deposits from fuel injectors and internal engine components (e.g. intake valves and / or manifold, and combustion chambers).
This bulletin announces the diagnostic procedures to be used when DTCs P2096 (POST CATALYST FUEL TRIM SYSTEM TOO LEAN...
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BANK 1) and P2097 (POST CATALYST FUEL TRIM SYSTEM TOO RICH BANK 1) are detected by the Engine Control Module (ECM).
This bulletin announces the diagnostic procedures to be used when DTCs P2096 (POST CATALYST FUEL TRIM SYSTEM TOO LEAN...
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BANK 1) and P2097 (POST CATALYST FUEL TRIM SYSTEM TOO RICH BANK 1) are detected by the Engine Control Module (ECM).
This bulletin announces the diagnostic procedures to be followed when encountering cases of the Remote Engine Start...
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(RES) system being the only non-functioning feature with telematics.
This bulletin announces a design change made to the CVT Control Valve Body which enhancement was implemented to prevent abnormal operations.
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The updated valve body incorporates an enhanced valve sleeve to improve durability.
This bulletin announces a design change made to the CVT Control Valve Body.
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The updated valve body incorporates an enhanced valve sleeve to improve durability.
This bulletin provides updated parts information and a service procedure to follow for removing accumulated carbon...
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deposits from fuel injectors and internal engine components (e.g. intake valves and / or manifold, and combustion chambers).
This bulletin provides updated parts information and a service procedure to follow for removing accumulated carbon...
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deposits from fuel injectors and internal engine components (e.g. intake valves and / or manifold, and combustion chambers).
This Bulletin announces the diagnostic procedures to be followed when diagnosing engine oil leakage on FA and FB type...
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engines.
This bulletin provides updated parts information and a service procedure to follow for removing accumulated carbon...
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deposits from fuel injectors and internal engine components (e.g. intake valves and / or manifold, and combustion chambers).
"This bulletin announces the availability of new oxygen sensors developed to address the following Diagnostic Trouble...
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Codes (DTCs) detected by the Engine Control Module: P0137: O2 Sensor Circuit Low Voltage Bank 1 Sensor 2 P0138: O2 Sensor Circuit High Voltage Bank 1 Sensor 2 P0140: O2 Sensor Circuit No Activity Detected Bank 1 Sensor 2 P0141: O2 Sensor Heater Circuit Bank 1 Sensor 2"
This Bulletin announces the Service Manual Correction for the diagnostic procedures to be followed when performing...
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diagnostic repairs for diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P26A6 (Engine Coolant Bypass Valve A Position Sensor Circuit Low) and P26A7 (Engine Coolant Bypass Valve A Position Sensor Circuit High). Refer to the service procedures in this bulletin when performing diagnosis on DTCs P26A6 and P26A7. This correction will be applied the Service Manual in the future.
"This bulletin announces availability of new reprograming files for the Engine Control Module (ECM) developed to remedy...
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the following DTCs: P0016: Crankshaft Position - Camshaft Position Correlation Bank 1 Sensor A P0017: Crankshaft Position - Camshaft Position Correlation Bank 1 Sensor B P0018: Crankshaft Position - Camshaft Position Correlation Bank 2 Sensor A P0019: Crankshaft Position - Camshaft Position Correlation Bank 2 Sensor B P0087: Fuel Rail/System Pressure Too Low Bank 1 These files contain enhanced logic for the self-diagnosis program of the ECM and to optimize stabilization of fuel pressure. "
This bulletin provides updated parts information and a service procedure to follow for removing accumulated carbon...
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deposits from fuel injectors and internal engine components (e.g. intake valves and / or manifold, and combustion chambers).
This bulletin announces the availability of new reprogramming files for the Engine Control Module (ECM), to address...
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concerns of the starter motor not operating.
This bulletin announces the repair procedures to be followed when DTC P1449 (EVAP System Clog Detected) is detected by...
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the Engine Control Module (ECM).
"This bulletin announces availability of the new TR580 control valve and connector cover developed to address cases of...
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the following DTCs detected by the Transmission Control Module (TCM): P2721: Pressure Control Solenoid D Control Circuit High P2763: Torque Converter Clutch Pressure Control Solenoid Control Circuit High P0974: Shift Solenoid A Control Circuit High P0977: Shift Solenoid B Control Circuit High"
This bulletin the announces diagnostic procedures and availability of new Engine Control Module (ECM) reprogramming...
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files to address DTC P2404 (Evap System Leak Detection Pump Sense Circuit Range/Performance) detection.
This bulletin provides updated parts information and a service procedure to follow for removing accumulated carbon...
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deposits from fuel injectors and internal engine components (e.g. intake valves and / or manifold, and combustion chambers).
This bulletin the announces diagnostic procedures and availability of new Engine Control Module (ECM) reprogramming...
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files to address DTC P2404 (Evap System Leak Detection Pump Sense Circuit Range/Performance) detection.
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.
This bulletin announces the repair procedure developed to address cases of a knocking type sound emitting from the...
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engine compartment.
This bulletin announces availability of the NEW genuine Subaru engine oil filter.
This bulletin announces the availability of new oxygen sensors developed to address Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs)...
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detected by the Engine Control Module.
This bulletin provides updated parts information and a service procedure to follow for removing accumulated carbon...
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deposits from fuel injectors and internal engine components (e.g. intake valves and / or manifold, and combustion chambers).
This thermo control valve video contains information on the replacement of thermo control valve.
This bulletin announces the availability of new reprogramming files for the Engine Control Module (ECM), to address...
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concerns of the starter motor not operating.
"This bulletin announces availability of new reprograming files for the Engine Control Module (ECM) developed to remedy...
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the following DTCs: P0016, P0017, P0018, P0019, P0087."
This bulletin announces the diagnostic procedures to be followed when encountering cases of the Remote Engine Start...
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(RES) system being the only non-functioning feature with telematics.
This bulletin the announces diagnostic procedures and availability of new Engine Control Module (ECM) reprogramming...
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files to address DTC P2404 (Evap System Leak Detection Pump Sense Circuit Range/Performance) detection.
This bulletin announces availability of reprogramming files for the Engine Control Module (ECM) to address rare cases of...
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DTCs P0011 (A Camshaft Position Timing Over-Advanced or System Performance Bank 1) and P0021 (A Camshaft Position Timing Over-Advanced or System Performance Bank 2) detected by the ECM.
This Service Information Bulletin announces diagnostic service procedures to be followed when DTC P0420 (Catalyst System...
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Efficiency Below Threshold Bank 1) is detected by the Engine Control Module (ECM).
This Service Information Bulletin announces diagnostic service procedures to be followed when DTC P0420 (Catalyst System...
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Efficiency Below Threshold Bank 1) is detected by the Engine Control Module (ECM). If DTC P0420 is found to be stored in the ECM, follow the diagnostic procedures outlined below.
This bulletin announces availability of reprogramming files for the Engine Control Module (ECM) to address rare cases of...
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DTCs P0011 (A Camshaft Position Timing Over-Advanced or System Performance Bank 1) and P0021 (A Camshaft Position Timing Over-Advanced or System Performance Bank 2) detected by the ECM. The new files contain enhanced logic to optimize the detection parameters of DTCs P0011 & P0023.
This Service Information Bulletin announces additional diagnostic procedures and a detailed flow chart to be used when...
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diagnosing customer concerns regarding the operation of the STARLINK Remote Engine Start (RES) feature.
This Service Information Bulletin provides the diagnostic procedure for the STARLINK Remote Engine Start (RES).
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All Gen2 and Gen3 Telematics Equipped Models.
This bulletin announces availability of reprogramming files for the Engine Control Module (ECM) to address rare cases of...
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DTCs P0011 (A Camshaft Position Timing Over-Advanced or System Performance Bank 1) and P0021 (A Camshaft Position Timing Over-Advanced or System Performance Bank 2) detected by the ECM.
Infotainment
38 bulletinsIn the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc.
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(SOA) is extending the New Car Limited Warranty coverage for the CP1 & Gen 3.1 Head Unit used in the listed models and model years to (8) eight years / 150,000 miles to cover certain qualifying repairs to the infotainment audio system.
This bulletin provides information on a new reprogramming procedure (FOTA) to optimize the Harman Gen 3.1 Audio and...
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Navigation head units (H/U) utilized in the models as listed above. Firmware-over-the-air (FOTA) is a process by which remote devices can receive updates to their operating software.
The following information addresses reprogramming file availability and a software update installation procedure to...
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provide optimization to the new Harman Gen 3.1 Audio and Navigation head units utilized in the models as listed.
The following information addresses reprogramming file availability and a software update installation procedure to...
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provide optimization to the new Harman Gen 3.1 Audio and Navigation head units utilized in the models as listed
In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc.
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(SOA) is extending the New Car Limited Warranty coverage for the CP1 & Gen 3.1 Head Unit used in the listed models and model years to (8) eight years / 150,000 miles to cover certain qualifying repairs to the infotainment audio system.
In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc.
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(SOA) is extending the New Car Limited Warranty coverage for the CP1 & Gen 3.1 Head Unit used in the above listed models and model years to (8) eight years / 150,000 miles to cover certain qualifying repairs to the infotainment audio system.
This Bulletin has been developed to outline the steps for gathering basic but essential information during diagnosis of...
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Infotainment concerns.
In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc.
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(SOA) is extending the New Car Limited Warranty coverage for the CP1 & Gen 3.1 Head Unit used in the listed models and model years to (8) eight years / 150,000 miles to cover certain qualifying repairs to the infotainment audio system.
As part of Subaru's dedication to customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc.
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(SOA) is announcing a Warranty Extension of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage for the CP1 & Gen 3.1 Infotainment head units for the models listed.
This bulletin gives information on extended New Car Limited Warranty for CP1 and Gen 3.1 Head Units.
A head unit OTA will be available via cellular network for Mid and High Grade CP1.5 head units.
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.
The following information addresses reprogramming file availability and a software update installation procedure to...
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provide optimization to the new Harman Gen 3.1 Audio and Navigation head units utilized in the models as listed.
The CP1.5 RCs OTA is available for all mid and high grade CP1.5 head units.
This bulletin provides information on a new reprogramming procedure (FOTA) to optimize the Harman Gen 3.1 Audio and...
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Navigation head units (H/U) utilized in the models as listed.
This announcement provides information for retailers to install the latest infotainment system software for Denso CP...
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1.5.
This bulletin addresses reprogramming file availability and a software update installation procedure to provide...
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optimization to the new Harman Gen 3.1 Audio and Navigation head units utilized in the models as listed.
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.
This bulletin provides information on a new reprogramming procedure (FOTA) to optimize the Harman Gen 3.1 Audio and...
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Navigation head units (H/U) utilized in the models as listed.
This bulletin addresses the reprogramming file availability and a software update installation procedure to provide...
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optimization to the new Harman Gen 3.1 Audio and Navigation head units utilized in the models as listed.
This bulletin provides information for all Gen 3 Telematics and Cp 1.5 infotainment equipped vehicles, starting with...
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2023MY, allowing access to valet mode through the head unit.
This bulletin provides the diagnostic procedure for Harman Infotainment Systems when DTC B2255 is detected.
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This update should prevent unnecessary replacement of the head unit or USB cable.
This bulletin provides information on a new reprogramming procedure (FOTA) to optimize the Harman Gen 3.1 Audio and...
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Navigation head units (H/U) utilized in the models as listed.
The following information addresses reprogramming file availability and a software update installation procedure to...
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provide optimization to the new Harman Gen 3.1 Audio and Navigation head units utilized in the models as listed.
This Service Bulletin is to inform you of the diagnosis procedure of the Harman Infotainment System when DTC B2255 is...
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detected.
The following information addresses reprogramming file availability and a software update installation procedure to...
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provide optimization to the new Harman Gen 3.1 Audio and Navigation head units utilized in the models as listed
This Bulletin provides reference tables and photos to use for determining the infotainment head unit supplier and...
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generation.
This bulletin announces availability of new Harman audio unit amplifier units with revised internal logic designed to...
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optimize efficiency while addressing customer concerns.
The following information addresses reprogramming file availability and a software update installation procedure to...
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provide optimization to the new Harman Gen 3.1 Audio and Navigation head units utilized in the models as listed.
Map Data Update Procedure for Harman Gen 3.1 Navigation Equipped Head Units (H/U).
The following information addresses reprogramming file availability and a software update installation procedure to...
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provide optimization to the new Harman Gen 3.1 Audio and Navigation head units utilized in the models as listed.
This bulletin provides information on a new reprogramming procedure (FOTA) to optimize the Harman Gen 3.1 Audio and...
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Navigation head units (H/U) utilized in the models as listed.
This Bulletin provides reference tables and photos to use for determining the infotainment head unit supplier and...
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generation.
This bulletin announces availability of new Harman audio unit amplifier units with revised internal logic designed to...
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optimize efficiency while addressing customer concerns.
The following information addresses reprogramming file availability and a software update installation procedure to...
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provide optimization to the new Harman Gen 3.1 Audio and Navigation head units utilized in the models as listed.
This Bulletin has been developed to outline the steps for gathering basic but essential information during diagnosis of...
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Infotainment concerns.
The following information addresses reprogramming file availability and a software update installation procedure to...
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provide optimization to the new Harman Gen 3.1 Audio and Navigation head units utilized in the models as listed.
This bulletin announces availability of new Harman audio unit amplifier units with revised internal logic designed to...
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optimize efficiency while addressin customer concerns.
Pre-Delivery & Maintenance
32 bulletinsThis Subaru service and technical support line newsletter provides information on the next phase of TechShare.
This Service Information Bulletin outlines a new required procedure to follow when performing immobilizer-related...
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repairs on the vehicles listed.
This Service Information Bulletin outlines a new required procedure to follow when performing immobilizer-related...
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repairs on models listed.
This Service Information Bulletin provides the Service Manual Correction to the diagnostic procedure for DTC B2A16...
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(Immobilizer Key Collation Diagnosis).
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This Service Information Bulletin outlines a new required procedure to follow when performing immobilizer-related...
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repairs on the models listed.
This announcement is to bring attention to the OTA for In-vehicle service appointment scheduler and In-vehicle message...
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center.
This Service Bulletin provides additional diagnostics to follow when addressing a Telematics-related DTC B2A16.
This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual...
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models.
"This Service Bulletin provides additional diagnostics to follow when addressing a Telematics-related DTC B2A16."
This announcement is in regard to special service tool shipment will be shipped directly to the Subar retailers during...
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February.
This bulletin announces the initialization service procedures to be followed when diagnosing and/or repairing Power Rear...
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Gate (PRG) systems.
This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual...
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models.
This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual...
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models.
This announcement provides information on Takata Recall Escalated Towing Program.
This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual...
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models.
This Service Bulletin provides additional diagnostics to follow when addressing a Telematics-related DTC B2A16.
This Service Information Bulletin outlines a new required procedure to follow when performing immobilizer-related...
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repairs.
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(Subaru) has initiated a safety recall for certain 2023 model year WRX vehicles, certain 2024 model year Crosstrek and Impreza vehicles, and certain 2023-2024 model year Forester vehicles.
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(Subaru) has initiated a safety recall for certain 2023 model year WRX vehicles, certain 2024 model year Crosstrek and Impreza vehicles, and certain 2023-2024 model year Forester vehicles.
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(Subaru) has initiated a safety recall for certain 2023 model year WRX vehicles, certain 2024 model year Crosstrek and Impreza vehicles, and certain 2023-2024 model year Forester vehicles.
This bulletin announces the initialization service procedures to be followed when diagnosing and/or repairing Power Rear...
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Gate (PRG) systems.
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(Subaru) has initiated a safety recall for certain 2023 model year WRX vehicles, certain 2024 model year Crosstrek and Impreza vehicles, and certain 2023-2024 model year Forester vehicles.
This Service Information Bulletin announces the repair procedure developed to address rattle-type sounds heard from the...
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left and/or right B-Pillar area.
This Service Information Bulletin outlines a new required procedure to follow when performing immobilizer-related...
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repairs.
This service bulletin provides a temporary repair procedure to address vibrations and/or judder concerns experienced on...
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turns during acceleration.
This Service Information Bulletin provides helpful procedures and best practices to utilize when customers present with...
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concerns relating to the operation of their Gen 2/Gen 3 Telematics system equipped Subaru.
This Service Information bulletin has been developed for use as a quick reference tool to aid in diagnosing operational...
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concerns of the Gen 2 Telematics systems remote access features.
This Service Information Bulletin provides insight in response to both customer and retailer feedback resulting from the...
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use of OBD-II port connected devices.
This Service Information Bulletin outlines a new required procedure to follow when performing immobilizer-related...
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repairs.
Electrical
20 bulletinsThis Service Information Bulletin outlines a systematic procedure for diagnosing parasitic draw (dark/standby current)...
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in vehicles experiencing battery drain when the ignition is off, leading to no-start conditions or frequent jump-starts.
This announcment provides information on the release of the latest software updates to the Subaru Midtronics DSS-5000...
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Battery Diagnostic tool.
This bulletin announces availability of a new Genuine Subaru Alternative Replacement Battery introduced to satisfy...
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current supply demands.
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.
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.
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.
This bulletin announces the repair procedures when corrosion is encountered within the instrument panel wiring harness...
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and the rear wiring harness connectors.
This bulletin announces availability of a new Genuine Subaru Alternative Replacement Battery introduced to satisfy current supply demands.
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The alternative replacement battery has a higher capacity and is slightly larger in size.
This bulletin announces the availability of new oxygen sensors developed to address the following Diagnostic Trouble...
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Codes (DTCs); P0137 (O2 Sensor Circuit Low Voltage Bank 1 Sensor 2, P0138 (O2 Sensor Circuit High Voltage Bank 1 Sensor 2) P0140 (O2 Sensor Circuit No Activity Detected Bank 1 Sensor 2), and P0141 (O2 Sensor Heater Circuit Bank 1 Sensor 2).
To satisfy current supply demands, a new Subaru alternative replacement battery is now available.
"This Bulletin provides insight in response to both customer and retailer feedback resulting from the use of OBD-II port connected devices.
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These devices are often employed by insurance companies to monitor driver activity for premium calculations, and can cause DTC B2A15, a red telematics MIL to illuminate, or recurring STARLINK notification to retailers and emails to customers. "
This bulletin announces availability of a new Genuine Subaru Alternative Replacement Battery introduced to satisfy...
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current supply demands.
This bulletin announces availability of a new Genuine Subaru Alternative Replacement Battery introduced to satisfy...
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current supply demands.
This bulletin announces the repair procedures when corrosion is encountered within the instrument panel wiring harness...
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and the rear wiring harness connectors.
This bulletin announces availability of a new Genuine Subaru Alternative Replacement Battery introduced to satisfy...
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current supply demands.
This bulletin announces availability of a new Genuine Subaru Alternative Replacement Battery introduced to satisfy...
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current supply demands.
Event Data Recorder (EDR) Function of Airbag Module
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current supply demands.
Event Data Recorder (EDR) Function of Airbag Module
This bulletin announces availability of a new Genuine Subaru Alternative Replacement Battery introduced to satisfy...
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current supply demands.
HVAC & Climate
7 bulletinsThis bulletin announces the new procedure and Warranty Fail Code for FirstTime air conditioning (A/C) performance...
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concerns possibly resulting from an undetected A/C refrigerant leak.
This bulletin announces the new procedure and Warranty Fail Code for FirstTime air conditioning (A/C) performance...
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concerns possibly resulting from an undetected A/C refrigerant leak.
"This bulletin announces the new procedure and Warranty Fail Code for FirstTime air conditioning (A/C) performance...
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concerns possibly resulting from an undetected A/C refrigerant leak. To improve Fixed Right First-Time (FRFT) and customer satisfaction, SOA is introducing a new procedure and fail code for first-time suspected A/C refrigerant leaks for cases when a Technician is unable to find the source of the leak or believes there was a potential factory under charge of the A/C system refrigerant."
This Service Information bulletin announces the new procedure and Warranty Fail Code for FirstTime air conditioning...
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(A/C) performance concerns possibly resulting from an undetected A/C refrigerant leak.
This bulletin announces the new procedure and Warranty Fail Code for FirstTime air conditioning (A/C) performance...
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concerns possibly resulting from an undetected A/C refrigerant leak. To improve Fixed Right First-Time (FRFT) and customer satisfaction, SOA is introducing a new procedure and fail code for first-time suspected A/C refrigerant leaks for cases when a Technician is unable to find the source of the leak or believes there was a potential factory under charge of the A/C system refrigerant.
This bulletin announces the availability of new reprogramming files developed to address rare cases of changes made to...
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the climate control settings without any activation from the driver or passenger.
This bulletin announces the availability of new reprogramming files developed to address rare cases of changes made to...
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the climate control settings without any activation from the driver or passenger. (Forester with Driver Monitioring System).
Software & Calibration
7 bulletinsThis announcement has been created to address difficulties with software updates on Subaru Select Monitors with DST-010...
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interface firmware has been updated.
This Bulletin outlines a comprehensive update to the dark current/parasitic draw diagnosis & testing procedures.
Subaru of America, Inc.
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will release an OTA to perform a software update to the DCM. This is a preventive OTA.
This bulletin announces the availability of reprogramming files designed to improve the functionality of the Keyless...
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Access Control Unit.
This bulletin announces the availability of new reprogramming files developed to address the following two...
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symptoms:SYMPTOM #1 : 2022-23MY ONLY: After the EyeSight camera has been exposed to high humidity/temperatureconditions without any operation, the cooling fans become inoperable, and DTC B28C7 is detected by the EyeSight Stereo Camera Assembly. SYMPTOM #2 : 2022-24MY ONLY: The EyeSight system enters into a temporary halt mode with an E5 halt code detected by the EyeSight Stereo Camera Assembly.
This bulletin announces the availability of new reprogramming files developed to address cases were a halt code E5 and...
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or DTC b28C7 is detected by the EyeSight Stereo Camera assembly.
This bulletin announces the availability of new reprogramming files developed to address two symptoms: Cooling fans...
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inoperable with EyeSight camera exposed to high humidity/temperature conditions; Temporary halt mode detected by the EyeSight system.
Transmission
6 bulletinsThis annoucement provides parts personnel information about remanufactured transmissions that will no longer be...
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available.
This Service Information Bulletin provides updated diagnostic procedures to follow and a brief questionnaire to complete...
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when diagnosing an alleged Chain Slip condition on the TR580 and TR690 model CVT transmissions used in the models listed.
This Bulletin provides updated diagnostic procedures to follow and a brief questionnaire to complete when diagnosing an...
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alleged Chain Slip condition on the TR580 and TR690 model CVT transmissions used in the models listed.
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.
This Service Information Bulletin provides updated diagnostic procedures to follow and a brief questionnaire to complete...
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when diagnosing an alleged Chain Slip condition on the TR580 and TR690 model CVT transmissions used in the models listed.
This Bulletin provides updated diagnostic procedures to follow and a brief questionnaire to complete when diagnosing an...
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alleged Chain Slip condition on the TR580 and TR690 model CVT transmissions used in the models listed.
Body & Paint
5 bulletins"This bulletin announces the service procedures to be followed when encountering instances of water intrusion from the sunroof area for models listed.
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This bulletin provides information on paint codes for vehicles in the 2026 line up.
This Bulletin provides SOA paint codes to help eliminate possible confusion for 2025 MY vehicles.
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.
This bulletin announces design change to the outer door weatherstrips for the front and rear doors.
Suspension
4 bulletinsThis bulletin announces design changes made to the rear axle hubs.
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These changes have been implemented to reduce cases water intrusion further leading to harmonic, humming, and grinding type sounds heard from the axle hub while driving.
This bulletin outlines the judgment criteria to be used when inspecting front transverse link bushings to reduce...
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unnecessary bushing replacement.
This Bulletin provides guidance for diagnosing a leaking front or rear suspension strut.
This bulletin provides a procedure to address customer concerns of surface rust accumulating in the top center...
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retaining nut area of the front strut mounts.
Fuel System
3 bulletinsThis bulletin announces the design change made to the high-pressure fuel pump developed to prevent DTC P0087 (Fuel...
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Rail/System Pressure Too Low Bank 1).
The purpose of this bulletin is to advise of SOAs revised Catalytic Converter Recycling Program shipping procedure.
This bulletin announces the design change made to the high-pressure fuel pump developed to prevent DTC P0087 (Fuel...
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Rail/System Pressure Too Low Bank 1).
Hybrid & EV
3 bulletinsThis Bulletin provides details on a new formal testing, charging, and tracking procedure for all 12-volt batteries in...
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new vehicle inventory.
This Bulletin provides details on a new formal testing, charging, and tracking procedure for all 12-volt batteries in...
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new vehicle inventory wjhich must be tested and reported every 30 days.
This Service Information bulletin is being released as guidance for proper testing and charging of vehicle batteries.
Lighting
2 bulletinsThis bulletin provides information on the load carrying capacity reduced label when a port-installed or...
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retailer-installed accessory exeeds 1.5 percent of the GVWR or 100 pounds, which ever is lower.
This bulletin is for information purposes only.The bulletin adresses design changes of the headlamps and rear...
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combination lamps, where moisture and or condensation may develop on the inside of the lamp lenses.
Brakes
2 bulletinsDue to incomplete repair instructions previously provided in the WQK-47 recall bulletin, the WQQ-52 recall will involve...
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applying additional anti-corrosion material to the four-way (2-2 way) joint connector area of the brake line system on Forester, Impreza, WRX, and STI vehicles previously repaired under the WQK-47 (14V-311) brake line corrosion recall prior to the December 23, 2014 WQK-47 recall bulletin revision. The revisions to the bulletin are for part number changes.
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.
Steering
2 bulletinsThis bulletin announces the design change made to the front drive axle shaft assemblies to address cases of a...
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clicking/cracking-type sound heard when driving with the steering wheel in the fully locked (left or right) position.
This bulletin announces the design change made to the front drive axle shaft assemblies to address cases of a...
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clicking/cracking-type sound heard when driving with the steering wheel in the fully locked (left or right) position.
Tires & Wheels
1 bulletinThis Service Information Bulletin was developed to provide interim guidance for 2026 model year vehicles exhibiting DTC...
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B2A20 with gen 4 Telematics.