NHTSA ID Number: 10065112
Manufacturer Communication Number: 02-132-12R
TSB/Document Date: 2016-05-13
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TSB/Document ID: 02-132-12R
Replacement Service Bulletin Number:
MFR Communication Date: 2013-01-21
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Communication Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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SERVICE BULLETIN
APPLICABILITY: 2012 and Later Impreza and XV Crosstrek™
NUMBER:
NA Models (FB Engine)
DATE:
2013MY BRZ (FA Engine)
REVISED:
2013MY Legacy and Outback Models (FB Engine)
2011MY and Later Forester NA Models (FB Engine)
02-132-12R
08/21/12
01/21/13
SUBJECT: D
iagnosis and Repair for AVCS-Related DTCs
P000A, P000B, P000C, P000D, P0011, P0014,
P0021 and P0024
INTRODUCTION
This Bulletin provides a procedure for diagnosis and determination of necessary part
replacement in the event any of the “AVCS Slow Response” or “AVCS System Failure”
DTCs listed above are found to be stored in the ECM memory. A possible cause of these
conditions is contamination within the camshaft sprocket and / or oil control solenoid valve
(OCV) mechanism.
COUNTERMEASURE IN PRODUCTION
Countermeasures were incorporated into production during July, 2012 starting with the following
VINs:
STARTING VIN FOR OIL
CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE
COUNTERMEASURE
MODEL
VEHICLE TYPE
STARTING VIN FOR CAMSHAFT
SPROCKET COUNTERMEASURE
BRZ
-
D*603215
D*603362
Impreza and
XV Crosstrek
4-Door
D*004206
D*004655
(Exc. WRX & STI)
5-Door
D*204371
D*205723
Legacy
-
D*006591
D*006243
Outback
-
D*213584
D*212977
Forester
-
D*417742
D*419507
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: 02-132-12R; Date: 01/21/13
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“ISO 14001 COMPLIANT”
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Please recycle or dispose of automotive
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local, state and federal laws and regulations.
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SERVICE PROCEDURE / INFORMATION
NOTES: Only the Intake-related DTCs are applicable to Legacy, Outback and Forester models.
DTC P0011 and P0021 are applicable to Forester models only.
•
Using the SSMIII, determine which DTC is stored.
•
Determine the location of the suspect component using the DTC List on page 3.
•
Swap the Oil Control Solenoid Valves side-to-side (intake to intake or exhaust to exhaust,
not between intake and exhaust on same side) following the procedure in the applicable
Service Manual.
NOTE: The o-ring and nylon backer ring on the OCV must be replaced prior to reinstallation as they
both are one-time use items.
•
Clear the ECM memory.
•
Perform the model-specific Drive Cycle or Inspection Mode procedure for the corresponding
DTC as shown in the chart on the next page.
•
Follow the applicable procedure below for locating either Inspection Mode or Drive Cycle
instructions to coincide with the reference chart found on page 3.
1. For BRZ: Using the Service Diagnostics tab on the STIS home page, enter your vehicle
search parameters (example: 2013 > BRZ). Next, using the DTC tab, enter P0021 for
INTAKE-related DTCs or P0024 for EXHAUST-related DTCs. Select the applicable link
from your search result (example: P0021: Camshaft Position “A” - Timing Over-Advanced
or System Performance (Bank 2)). Follow the diagnostic outline down to TEST DRIVE (for
Drive Cycle) information.
2. For All Other Models: Using the Service Diagnostics tab on the STIS home page, enter your
vehicle search parameters (example: 2013 > Outback). Next, enter specific DTC into the
search term box. Select the applicable link from your search result (examples: ENGINE
(DIAGNOSTICS) (H4DO) > Drive Cycle > PROCEDURE or ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS)
(H4DO) > Inspection Mode > PROCEDURE).
Continued...
Bulletin Number: 02-132-12R; Date: 01/21/13
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Bulletin Number: 02-132-12R; Date: 01/21/13
LH
LH
RH
RH
LH
A Camshaft Position Slow
Response (Bank 2)
B Camshaft Position Slow
Response (Bank 2)
Intake Camshaft Position Timing Over-Advanced or
System Performance (Bank 1)
Exhaust AVCS System 1
(Range / Performance)
Intake Camshaft Position Timing Over-Advanced or
System Performance (Bank 2)
P000C
P000D
P0011
P0014
P0021
LH
RH
B Camshaft Position Slow
Response (Bank 1)
P000B
Exhaust AVCS System 2
(Range / Performance)
RH
A Camshaft Position Slow
Response (Bank 1)
P000A
P0024
RH / LH
DESCRIPTION
DTC
Intake
Intake
Intake
Intake
INTAKE /
EXHAUST
"Drive Cycle ""C""
(Refer to Service
Manual)"
BRZ Drive Cycle
(Refer to Service
Manual)
BRZ Drive Cycle
(Refer to Service
Manual)
BRZ Drive Cycle
(Refer to Service
Manual)
"Inspection Mode
(Refer to Service
Manual)"
"Inspection Mode
(Refer to Service
Manual)"
"Inspection Mode
(Refer to Service
Manual)"
"Drive Cycle ""C""
(Refer to Service
Manual)"
BRZ Drive Cycle
(Refer to Service
Manual)
BRZ Drive Cycle
(Refer to Service
Manual)
"Drive Cycle ""C""
(Refer to Service
Manual)"
BRZ Drive Cycle
(Refer to Service
Manual)
"Inspection Mode
(Refer to Service
Manual)"
"Drive Cycle ""C""
(Refer to Service
Manual)"
BRZ Drive Cycle
(Refer to Service
Manual)
BRZ Drive Cycle
(Refer to Service
Manual)
"2012 - 13MY
Impreza, XV (FB)"
BRZ (FA)
Not Applicable
"Inspection Mode
(Refer to Service
Manual)"
Not Applicable
"Inspection Mode
(Refer to Service
Manual)"
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
"2011-13MY
Forester (FB)"
VEHICLE MODEL AND ENGINE TYPE (FA, FB)
Not Applicable
"Drive Cycle ""C""
(Refer to Service
Manual)"
Not Applicable
"Drive Cycle ""C""
(Refer to Service
Manual)"
Not Applicable
"Drive Cycle ""C""
(Refer to Service
Manual)"
Not Applicable
"Drive Cycle ""C""
(Refer to Service
Manual)"
"2013MY
LEG & Outback (FB)"
DTC LIST
Continued...
Page 3
•
Does the suspect component / problem location change to the opposite bank of the engine by
resetting the applicable DTC?
оо YES- Replace the suspect OCV with a new part (including a new o-ring and backer ring).
оо NO- Replace the suspect camshaft sprocket with a new part. (It is not necessary to return
OCVs to their original positions.)
IMPORTANT: After any component replacement, perform the applicable Drive Cycle or Inspection
Mode procedure again to confirm the repair.
WARRANTY / CLAIM INFORMATION
For vehicles within the Basic New Car Limited and/or Powertrain Warranty period, this repair may
be claimed using the following information:
LABOR DESCRIPTION
Swap OCVs, Drive Cycle
or Inspection Mode and
Replace OCV
Swap OCVs, Drive Cycle
or Inspection Mode and
Replace Cam Sprocket
LABOR
OPERATION #
VEHICLE MODEL
FAIL CODE
A244-501
BRZ
IMPREZA
FORESTER
LEGACY /
OUTBACK
1.1
1.1
0.9
1.1
4.5
4.9
4.7
4.9
BAD-42
A244-511
NOTE: These labor times include all the Drive Cycle or Inspection Mode procedures as needed and
all SSMIII use.
Bulletin Number: 02-132-12R; Date: 01/21/13
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