2015 Subaru Forester
TSBs (Technical Service Bulletins)
Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2015 Forester are official communications between Subaru & their dealerships that describe processes for troubleshooting or fixing certain common problems. All vehicle manufacturers are required by U.S. law to make their TSBs available to the public.
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TSB #05-59-15
THIS SERVICE INFORMATION BULLETIN ANNOUNCES A CHANGE TO THE FLANGED MOUNTING NUTS SECURING THE FRONT STRUT ASSEMBLIES TO THE VEHICLE BODY. THE CHANGE WAS MADE TO ENHANCE ASSEMBLY LINE EFFICIENCY. Read More »
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TSB #06-51-15R
THIS BULLETIN ANNOUNCES AVAILABILITY OF A NEW FRONT DISC BRAKE PAD, SHIM, GREASE AND CLIP KIT DESIGNED TO REDUCE CUSTOMER CONCERNS OF EXCESSIVE BRAKE SQUEAL. Read More »
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TSB #06-51-15
THIS BULLETIN ANNOUNCES AVAILABILITY OF A NEW FRONT DISC BRAKE PAD, SHIM, GREASE AND CLIP KIT DESIGNED TO REDUCE CUSTOMER CONCERNS OF EXCESSIVE BRAKE SQUEAL. Read More »
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TSB #06-50-15
THIS BULLETIN INFORMS OF A PARTS CHANGE TO THE BRAKE SYSTEM MASTER CYLINDER AND VACUUM BOOSTER. WHENEVER REPLACEMENT OF EITHER OF THESE COMPONENTS IS REQUIRED, THE IDENTIFICATION PROCEDURE PROVIDED BELOW MUST BE FOLLOWED TO INSURE THE ... Read More »
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TSB #SB-06-50-15
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Read More »
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TSB #06-50-15
THIS BULLETIN INFORMS OF A PARTS CHANGE TO THE BRAKE SYSTEM MASTER CYLINDER AND VACUUM BOOSTER. WHENEVER REPLACEMENT OF EITHER OF THESE COMPONENTS IS REQUIRED, THE IDENTIFICATION PROCEDURE PROVIDED BELOW MUST BE FOLLOWED TO INSURE THE ... Read More »
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TSB #11-161-16
"THIS BULLETIN ANNOUNCES THE AVAILABILITY OF NEW REPROGRAMMING FILES FOR OPTIMIZING THE ECM TO ADDRESS THE FOLLOWING CUSTOMER CONCERN: ? ROUGH IDLE AFTER A WARM ENGINE RESTART. IN RARE CASES, DTC P0300 MAY ALSO BE STORED. Read More »
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TSB #WQW-58R
SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. HAS INITIATED A SERVICE PROGRAM TO REPROGRAM THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) ON CERTAIN 2015 MODEL YEAR WRX VEHICLES AND CERTAIN 2014 AND 2015 MODEL YEAR 2.0XT FORESTER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 2. Read More »
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TSB #PEOCCAS
"PROPOSED ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT RECENTLY YOU MAY HAVE SEEN VARIOUS ONLINE AND OTHER MEDIA ARTICLES REGARDING SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. Read More »
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TSB #02-157-14R
REVISED SERVICE BULLETIN: SURFACE TREATMENT CHANGE TO OIL CONTROL PISTON RINGS THIS BULLETIN ANNOUNCES INFORMATION REGARDING A MAJOR CHANGE TO THE REPAIR PROCEDURES PREVIOUSLY OUTLINED IN SERVICE BULLETINS 02-143-13R, 02-144-13R AND ... Read More »
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TSB #02-157-14R
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. Read More »
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TSB #02-157-14R
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. Read More »
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TSB #02-157-14R
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. Read More »
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TSB #02-162-15
"THIS SERVICE INFORMATION BULLETIN ANNOUNCES A DESIGN CHANGE TO THE OIL PRESSURE SWITCH ASSEMBLY. NICKEL PLATING HAS BEEN APPLIED TO THE INTERNAL SWITCH CONTACTS TO ENHANCE THEIR DURABILITY AND REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF POOR CONTACT WHICH ... Read More »
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TSB #11-153-15R
THIS BULLETIN ANNOUNCES AVAILABILITY OF REPROGRAMMING FILES TO ADDRESS CUSTOMER CONCERNS OF EXTENDED CRANKING TIME BEFORE THE ENGINE STARTS. Read More »
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TSB #11-148-14R
THIS BULLETIN ANNOUNCES THE AVAILABILITY OF REPROGRAMMING FILES AND A REVISED OIL LEVEL SWITCH TO OPTIMIZE THE ECM LOGIC FOR ENGINE OIL LEVEL DETECTION IN THE EVENT OF FALSE OR PREMATURE LOW ENGINE OIL LEVEL WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATION. Read More »
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TSB #11-148-14R
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Read More »
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TSB #11-148-14R
REPROGRAMMING FILE AVAILABILITY FOR OIL LEVEL DETECTION Read More »
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TSB #11-148-14
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Read More »
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TSB #02-132-12R
DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR FOR AVCS-RELATED DTCS P000A, P000B, P000C, P000D, P0011, P0014, P0021 AND P0024 Read More »
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TSB #11-139-14
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Read More »
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TSB #11-140-14
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Read More »
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TSB #09-63-16
THIS SERVICE INFORMATION BULLETIN SERVES AS A REMINDER TO ALWAYS FOLLOW THE PROPER PROCEDURES WHEN DIAGNOSIS OF A DTC B1500 LEADS TO REPLACEMENT OF A FAULTY MAIN AND / OR SUB FUEL LEVEL SENSOR. Read More »
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TSB #11-123-12
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Read More »
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TSB #16-97-15
THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE FOR DIAGNOSING A CUSTOMER CONCERN OF A DELAYED AND / OR HARSH ENGAGEMENT OF THE CVT (MODEL TR580) WHEN SHIFTING INTO REVERSE OR DRIVE FROM NEUTRAL. Read More »
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TSB #03-67-12R
SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. HAS EXTENDED THE AVAILABILITY OF REMANUFACTURED CVT TRANSMISSIONS TO INCLUDE CROSSTREK, FORESTER AND IMPREZA APPLICATIONS. Read More »
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TSB #PM02
ADDITIONS TO REMANUFACTURED TRANSMISSION APPLICATIONS Read More »
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TSB #15-185-15R
THIS SERVICE INFORMATION BULLETIN IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE HELPFUL INSIGHT TO USE WHEN RESPONDING TO CUSTOMER INQUIRIES INVOLVING THE PAIRING AND USE OF CELLULAR PHONES WITH CLARION AUDIO UNITS. Read More »
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TSB #18-182-15
THE 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. Read More »
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TSB #12-175-14
DESIGN CHANGE TO REAR DOOR POWER WINDOW REGULATOR Read More »
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TSB #02-132-12R
DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR FOR AVCS-RELATED DTCS P000A, P000B, P000C, P000D, P0011, P0014, P0021 AND P0024 Read More »
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TSB #03-72-14
HILL START ASSIST (HSA) WARNING LIGHT, DTC C0076 - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION TO ADDRESS A CUSTOMER CONCERN OF INTERMITTENT OPERATION OF THE HILL START ASSIST WARNING LAMP. Read More »
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TSB #08-39-15
THIS SERVICE INFORMATION BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE FOR RESETTING THE LIFETIME FUEL CONSUMPTION FUNCTION OF THE MFD. Read More »
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TSB #03-72-14
HILL START ASSIST (HSA) WARNING LIGHT, DTC C0076 - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION TO ADDRESS A CUSTOMER CONCERN OF INTERMITTENT OPERATION OF THE HILL START ASSIST WARNING LAMP. Read More »
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TSB #15-186-15R
"THIS BULLETIN ANNOUNCES REPROGRAMMING FILE AVAILABILITY AND A CORRESPONDING INSTALLATION PROCEDURE WHICH WILL ALLOW BLUETOOTH PAIRING TO BE COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY WHEN USING VOICE COMMANDS ON THE CLARION AUDIO UNITS LISTED BELOW. Read More »
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TSB #FWR
"DUE TO A FLASHWRITE DATABASE ERROR, WHEN SEARCHING FOR 2015 FORESTER 2.0L TURBO PACK FILES BY VEHICLE SPECIFICATION (ONLY), THE NEW CID FOR THE LATEST PAK FILES DISPLAYS INCORRECTLY AS SHOWN BELOW. Read More »
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TSB #FWR
"DUE TO A FLASHWRITE DATABASE ERROR, WHEN SEARCHING FOR 2015 FORESTER 2.0L TURBO PACK FILES BY VEHICLE SPECIFICATION (ONLY), THE NEW CID FOR THE LATEST PAK FILES DISPLAYS INCORRECTLY AS SHOWN BELOW. Read More »
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TSB #11-153-15R
THIS BULLETIN ANNOUNCES AVAILABILITY OF REPROGRAMMING FILES TO ADDRESS CUSTOMER CONCERNS OF EXTENDED CRANKING TIME BEFORE THE ENGINE STARTS. Read More »
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TSB #15-179-15R
THIS SERVICE INFORMATION BULLETIN CONTAINS A SERIES OF SCREEN SHOTS WITH INSTRUCTIONS WHICH PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PAIRING ANDROID SMARTPHONES TO BLUETOOTH-EQUIPPED CLARION AUDIO UNITS. Read More »
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TSB #11-148-14R
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Read More »
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TSB #11-148-14R
REPROGRAMMING FILE AVAILABILITY FOR OIL LEVEL DETECTION Read More »
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TSB #11-148-14
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Read More »
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TSB #11-146-14
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Read More »
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TSB #11-146-14
REPROGRAMMING FILES FOR DTC P0420 Read More »
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TSB #11-140-14
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Read More »
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TSB #07-92-15
THIS 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. Read More »
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TSB #06-46-14R
THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES A REVISED ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE TO BE USED WHEN DIAGNOSING BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH (BLS) -RELATED DTCS C1531 AND/OR C0054. IF THE BLS IS OUT OF ADJUSTMENT, THE ABS AND/OR VDC WARNING LAMP MAY ILLUMINATE. Read More »
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TSB #06-46-14
REVISED BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE FOR DTCS C1531 AND C0054 Read More »
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TSB #12-175-14
DESIGN CHANGE TO REAR DOOR POWER WINDOW REGULATOR Read More »
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TSB #15-173-14
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Read More »
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TSB #12-195-15
SHOULD YOU RECEIVE A CUSTOMER CONCERN OF VIBRATION OR LOOSENESS IN EITHER OF THE DOOR MIRRORS, A DESIGN CHANGE HAS BEEN MADE TO THE 3 MIRROR HEAD MOUNTING HOLES IN THE MOUNTING BASE. Read More »
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TSB #12-175-14
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Read More »
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TSB #12-157-13R
THIS 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. Read More »
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TSB #12-195-15
SHOULD YOU RECEIVE A CUSTOMER CONCERN OF VIBRATION OR LOOSENESS IN EITHER OF THE DOOR MIRRORS, A DESIGN CHANGE HAS BEEN MADE TO THE 3 MIRROR HEAD MOUNTING HOLES IN THE MOUNTING BASE. Read More »
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TSB #12-175-14
DESIGN CHANGE TO REAR DOOR POWER WINDOW REGULATOR Read More »
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TSB #12-157-13R
THIS 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. Read More »
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TSB #07-97-15
THERE HAVE BEEN A SMALL NUMBER OF REPORTS STATING THE FINISH OF THE EYESIGHT STEREO CAMERA TRIM COVER IS PEELING. Read More »
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TSB #07-103-15
THIS SERVICE INFORMATION BULLETIN ANNOUNCES A NEW REQUIREMENT REGARDING ONE-TIME USE PARTS WHICH MUST REPLACED WHENEVER DISCONNECTING OR REPLACING THE PRG ROD. Read More »
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TSB #02-157-14R
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. Read More »
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TSB #08-39-15
THIS SERVICE INFORMATION BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE FOR RESETTING THE LIFETIME FUEL CONSUMPTION FUNCTION OF THE MFD. Read More »
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TSB #02-162-15R
"THIS SERVICE INFORMATION BULLETIN ANNOUNCES A DESIGN CHANGE TO THE OIL PRESSURE SWITCH ASSEMBLY. NICKEL PLATING HAS BEEN APPLIED TO THE INTERNAL SWITCH CONTACTS TO ENHANCE THEIR DURABILITY AND REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF POOR CONTACT WHICH ... Read More »
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TSB #SB-06-50-15
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Read More »
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TSB #06-50-15
THIS BULLETIN INFORMS OF A PARTS CHANGE TO THE BRAKE SYSTEM MASTER CYLINDER AND VACUUM BOOSTER. WHENEVER REPLACEMENT OF EITHER OF THESE COMPONENTS IS REQUIRED, THE IDENTIFICATION PROCEDURE PROVIDED BELOW MUST BE FOLLOWED TO INSURE THE ... Read More »
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TSB #12-173-14R
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Read More »
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TSB #12-173-14R
STAIN REMOVAL FROM THE HEADLINER - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE FOR REMOVING THE TYPE OF STAIN SHOWN IN THE PHOTO BELOW WHICH OCCURRED DURING PRODUCTION OF THE HEADLINER. Read More »
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TSB #12-173-14
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Read More »
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TSB #12-173-14
"STAIN REMOVAL FROM THE HEADLINER - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE FOR REMOVING THE TYPE OF STAIN SHOWN IN THE PHOTO BELOW WHICH OCCURRED DURING PRODUCTION OF THE HEADLINER." Read More »
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TSB #03-72-14
HILL START ASSIST (HSA) WARNING LIGHT, DTC C0076 - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION TO ADDRESS A CUSTOMER CONCERN OF INTERMITTENT OPERATION OF THE HILL START ASSIST WARNING LAMP. Read More »
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TSB #15-186-15
"THIS BULLETIN ANNOUNCES REPROGRAMMING FILE AVAILABILITY AND A CORRESPONDING INSTALLATION PROCEDURE WHICH WILL ALLOW BLUETOOTH PAIRING TO BE COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY WHEN USING VOICE COMMANDS ON THE CLARION AUDIO UNITS LISTED BELOW. Read More »
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TSB #15-185-15
THIS SERVICE INFORMATION BULLETIN IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE HELPFUL INSIGHT TO USE WHEN RESPONDING TO CUSTOMER INQUIRIES INVOLVING THE PAIRING AND USE OF CELLULAR PHONES WITH CLARION AUDIO UNITS. Read More »
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TSB #15-184-15R
THIS BULLETIN REVIEWS TWO POSSIBLE CAUSES FOR A ?PLEASE CHECK AUDIO SYSTEM? MESSAGE TO APPEAR IN THE MFD ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES. IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO INTERVIEW THE CUSTOMER CAREFULLY TO DETERMINE WHICH REPAIR IS REQUIRED. Read More »
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TSB #15-184-15
THIS BULLETIN REVIEWS TWO POSSIBLE CAUSES FOR A ?PLEASE CHECK AUDIO SYSTEM? MESSAGE TO APPEAR IN THE MFD ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES. IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO INTERVIEW THE CUSTOMER CAREFULLY TO DETERMINE WHICH REPAIR IS REQUIRED. Read More »
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TSB #15-172-14
AUDIO UNITS - 2015 EXCHANGE COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION AND PROCEDURES Read More »
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TSB #15-193-16
THIS BULLETIN ANNOUNCES A NEW PROCEDURE FOR UPDATING THE OPERATING SOFTWARE USED IN F10 GEN1 AUDIO / NAVIGATION SYSTEMS. Read More »
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TSB #15-193-16
THIS BULLETIN ANNOUNCES A NEW PROCEDURE FOR UPDATING THE OPERATING SOFTWARE USED IN F10 GEN1 AUDIO / NAVIGATION SYSTEMS. Read More »
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TSB #NAVI- SYSTEM-1
GEN I SD CARD NAVIGATION SYSTEM TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Read More »
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TSB #DWEP
"AS PART OF SUBARU?S DEDICATION TO CUSTOMER SATISFACTION, SOA IS ANNOUNCING A DASHBOARD WARRANTY EXTENSION PROGRAM. Read More »
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TSB #18-184-15
THE 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. Read More »
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TSB #02-157-14R
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. Read More »
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TSB #18-182-15
THE 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. Read More »
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TSB #15-172-14R
THIS 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. Read More »
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TSB #15-172-14R
THIS 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. Read More »
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TSB #18-179-15
THE 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. Read More »
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TSB #NAVI- SYSTEM-1
GEN I SD CARD NAVIGATION SYSTEM TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Read More »
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TSB #07-83-14
DIAGNOSTICS FOR DTC B1500 AND U1500 Read More »
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TSB #07-83-14
DIAGNOSTICS FOR DTC B1500 AND U1500 Read More »
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TSB #SM02
OIL CHANGE INTERVAL UPDATE BEGINNING WITH 2015 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES Read More »
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TSB #SM02
OIL CHANGE INTERVAL UPDATE BEGINNING WITH 2015 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES Read More »
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TSB #10-83-15
THIS SERVICE INFORMATION BULLETIN PROVIDES PRECAUTIONS TO USE WHEN REMOVING THE HVAC CONTROL PANEL TO PREVENT DAMAGING THE BLOWER FAN SPEED SWITCH. Read More »