16-86-12 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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SERVICE BULLETIN

APPLICABILITY:	2013MY Legacy, Outback and Tribeca

Models Equipped with 5AT Transmission

Low Mileage Vehicles (6000 or less)

SUBJECT:
NUMBER:
16-86-12
DATE:
12/11/12
 eprogramming for Illumination of

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AT Oil Temperature Warning Lamp
INTRODUCTION

This Service Bulletin announces TCM reprogramming file availability to address a concern of the

AT Oil Temperature lamp coming on accompanied by any of the following DTCs stored in memory:

P0751, P0756, P0761, P0766, P0771, P1840, P1841, P1842, P1843 and / or P1844.

COUNTERMEASURE IN PRODUCTION

New TCM logic was incorporated into production mid-November, 2012 starting with the

following VINs:

Model

Legacy

Outback

Tribeca
Starting VIN Number

D*023547

D*255886

D*400781
PACK FILE APPLICABILITY

MODEL
PAK FILE NAME
NEW TCM PART NUMBER
Legacy
30919AA074.pak
30919AA074
Outback
30919AA084.pak
30919AA084
Tribeca
30919AB193.pak
30919AB193
OLD TCM PART NUMBERS

30919AA070

30919AA071

30919AA072

30919AA073

30919AA080

30919AA081

30919AA082

30919AA083

30919AB190

30919AB191

30919AB192
Continued...

CAUTION: VEHICLE SERVICING PERFORMED BY UNTRAINED PERSONS COULD

RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY TO THOSE PERSONS OR TO OTHERS.

Subaru Service Bulletins are intended for use by professional technicians ONLY. They

are written to inform those technicians of conditions that may occur in some vehicles, or

to provide information that could assist in the proper servicing of the vehicle. Properly

trained technicians have the equipment, tools, safety instructions, and know-how

to do the job correctly and safely. If a condition is described, DO NOT assume that this

Service Bulletin applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle will have that condition.
Bulletin Number: 16-86-12; Date: 12/11/12
SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. IS

“ISO 14001 COMPLIANT”

The international standard for excellence

in Environmental Management Systems.

Please recycle or dispose of automotive

products in a manner that is friendly to our

environment and in accordance with all

local, state and federal laws and regulations.
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SERVICE PROCEDURE / INFORMATION

IMPORTANT: Be sure to confirm the latest SSMIII software version number, 1.35.49.27 dated

Nov. 2012 (or newer) has been installed before attempting to perform this procedure.

1. Reprogram the TCM using the applicable PAK file.

2. Follow the procedure shown below (and outlined in Service Bulletin 16-80-11R) for flushing the

transmission fluid and performing the Dynamic Check Mode.

NOTE: TCM memory must be cleared prior to performing the following procedures.

Transmission Flush Procedure

1.) Remove the ATF drain plug and drain ATF.

2.) Remove the oil pan and thoroughly clean (including the magnet) then reinstall following the

steps in the applicable Service Manual.

3.) Refill ATF to correct level.

Dynamic Check Mode

1.) Raise vehicle on lift.

CAUTION: Be sure to keep the tires 30cm (12 inches) or more off the ground as the vehicle will

vibrate on the lift during the following procedure.

2.) Depress the brake pedal and start the engine (keep pressing the brake pedal until Step 5)

then press VDC OFF switch to deactivate VDC.

3.) Move the transmission select lever to the ”D” position and increase the engine speed to

1,000 rpm by pressing the accelerator pedal. Hold engine at 1000 rpm for two minutes.

4.) Release accelerator pedal, then move the select lever to the “N” position for two seconds, then

back into the “D” position for two seconds, repeat (N to D) five times.

The following steps need to be performed in Manual mode using the paddle shift switches.

5.) Move the select lever to the “M” position (Manual mode). Shift up to 2nd using the paddle

shift switch (keep in 2nd for two seconds) then shift down to 1st using the paddle shift switch

(keep in 1st for two seconds) repeat (2nd to 1st) five times.

6.) Release the brake pedal then accelerate gently to 40 mph by shifting into 3rd using the paddle

shift switch.

7.) Keep at 40 mph, then shift up to 4th gear for two seconds then shift down to 3rd gear for two

seconds; repeat (4th to 3rd) five times.

8.) Accelerate gently to 50 mph by shifting into 5th gear using the paddle shift switch.

9.) Keep at 50 mph, then shift down to 4th gear for five seconds then shift into 5th gear for five

seconds; repeat (4th to 5th) five times.

10.) Decrease the vehicle speed by easing off the accelerator pedal (do not apply the brake pedal).

Keep in each gear for five seconds (4th gear, 5 sec., approximate speed 40 mph) -> (3rd gear,

5 sec., approximate speed 30 mph) -> (2nd gear, 5 sec., approximate speed 20 mph) - > (1st,

5 sec., approximate speed 10 mph).

11.) Depress the brake pedal to stop the tires from rotating completely. Move the select lever to

the “P” position (this completes the Dynamic check mode).

12.) Check for trouble code(s) using the SSMIII. If codes are stored, clear TCM memory again.

The Dynamic Check Mode may store trouble codes due to variation of the wheel speeds.

Bulletin Number: 16-86-12; Date: 12/11/12
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3.
If the symptom is not corrected after performing the transmission flush and Dynamic Check

Mode procedures, the valve body will need to be replaced following the steps in the applicable

Service Manual.
SERVICE PROCEDURE / INFORMATION

For vehicles under warranty, this repair can be claimed using the applicable coding below.

LABOR DESCRIPTION
LABOR

OPERATION #
TSB 2013 5AT TCM Reprogramming & ATF Flush
B860-780
FAIL CODE
LABOR TIME

1.2
MCY-22

Valve Body Replacement for Service Bulletin 16-86-12
Bulletin Number: 16-86-12; Date: 12/11/12
C860-781
1.1
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