2008 Subaru Outback Sport TSBs
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24 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 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 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.
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 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.
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.
Replacement Key and Immobilizer info
Replacement Key and Immobilizer Info
This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the...
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proper exchange procedure.
The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information.
All Models (Vehicle Cleaning- COVID-19Best Practices)
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.
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.
Pre-Delivery & Maintenance
20 bulletinsThis Subaru service and technical support line newsletter provides information on the next phase of TechShare.
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 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 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 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
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.
Special Service Tools Cross Reference List.
Subaru Service and Technical Support Line Newletter.
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.
Infotainment
7 bulletinsThis Bulletin has been developed to outline the steps for gathering basic but essential information during diagnosis of...
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Infotainment concerns.
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 CP1.5 RCs OTA is available for all mid and high grade CP1.5 head units.
This announcement provides information for retailers to install the latest infotainment system software for Denso CP...
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1.5.
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 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).
HVAC & Climate
5 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.
Engine
5 bulletinsThis Bulletin provides the diagnostic procedure for the STARLINK Remote Engine Start (RES).
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 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 availability of the NEW genuine Subaru engine oil filter.
This thermo control valve video contains information on the replacement of thermo control valve.
Electrical
5 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 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.
Software & Calibration
3 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.
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.
Body & Paint
3 bulletinsThis 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.
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.
Fuel System
2 bulletinsThe purpose of this bulletin is to advise of SOAs revised Catalytic Converter Recycling Program shipping procedure.
This bulletin is to advise of SOAs revised catalytic converter recycling program shipping procedure.
Suspension
2 bulletinsThis 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.
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.
Transmission
1 bulletinThis annoucement provides parts personnel information about remanufactured transmissions that will no longer be...
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available.
Brakes
1 bulletinThis 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
1 bulletinSUBARU: THERE IS A STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS DUE TO AN IMPORPER WHEEL BALANCE.
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