11-127-13R Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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SERVICE BULLETIN

APPLICABILITY:	2013MY Impreza 2.0L NA Models

2013MY XV Crosstrek™

SUBJECT: ECM Reprogramming Availability for DTCs

P0017 & P0019

		Diagnostic Procedures for DTCs P0016, P0017,

P0018 and P0019

INTRODUCTION
NUMBER: 11-127-13R

DATE: 01/16/13

REVISED: 01/21/13
This Bulletin announces a diagnostic procedure and the availability of updated ECM reprogramming

files to address DTCs P0017 and P0019. The diagnostic procedure is also applicable to DTCs P0016

and P0018.

COUNTERMEASURE IN PRODUCTION

A logic change was incorporated into production in mid-December, 2012 starting with the following VINs:

MODEL

Impreza and

XV Crosstrek
TYPE

4-Door

5-Door
STARTING VIN NUMBER

D*019203

D*826233
SERVICE PROCEDURE / INFORMATION

NOTE: The Flow Charts on pages 4 (Intake) and 5 (Exhaust) summarize the Service Procedures.

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Be sure to confirm the latest SSMIII software version number, 1.36.50.7 dated January, 2013

(or later) has been installed before performing this procedure. Without it, data for Variable

Valve Timing (VVT) Exhaust Initial Position Learning Values #1 and #2 will not be available.
•
If the VIN of the vehicle is before the countermeasure, the VVT Learning Values will not be

accessible until the ECM is reprogrammed with the latest PAK file as outlined in the table on

page 3. Reprogramming procedures can be accessed from the SSMIII User Guide by clicking on

“Help” in the toolbar at the top of the Main Menu screen.
•
Connect the SSMIII to the vehicle.
•
The current CID number of the ECM must be verified using the table on pg. 3 to determine

whether or not it needs to be reprogrammed before proceeding with the following steps.
•
From the Main Menu, select the following options:

o
All Other Models
o
Each System Check
o
Engine Control System
o
Current Data Display & Save
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: 11-127-13R; Revised: 01/21/13
Continued...

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Page 1
Scroll to the bottom of the Current Data Display list. The last four items will be the VVT Intake and

Exhaust Learning Values #1 and #2 as shown in the EXAMPLE below. (*CA = Crankshaft Angle

Degrees)

q VVT initial Position Learning Value #1
61.3 *CA
q VVT initial Position Learning Value #2
59.2 *CA
q VVT Ex initial Position Learning Value #1
87.9 *CA
q VVT Ex initial Position Learning Value #2
88.7 *CA
For the INTAKE, the chart above shows values within the Specified Limits (number crankshaft angle

degrees) which are a MINIMUM of 50 and a MAXIMUM of 70. Check the SSMIII data for VVT

Advance Angle Amount as shown below.

q VVT Adv. Ang. Amount R
0 deg
q VVT Adv. Ang. Amount L
0 deg
With the engine at idle and at operating temperature, this value must be “0”. If confirmed to be “0”,

proceed with the remaining steps on the INTAKE Flow Chart. If not “0”, diagnose and repair the

VVT system per the Service Manual.

For the EXHAUST, the formula shown below must be used to determine if an ECM replacement is

needed. Check the SSMIII data for Exhaust VVT Retard Angle as shown below. The specified range

for this value is “0” +/- 10 degrees.

q Exh. VVT Retard Ang. R
0 deg
q Exh. VVT Retard Ang. L
0 deg
First, collect the following values from the SSMIII:

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A= Exhaust VVT Retard Angle Value, read with the engine at idle and at operating temperature

(This value may be a positive or negative number.)
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B= VVT Exhaust Initial Position Learning Value
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Formula: C = A + B - 90 (The 90 value in the formula represents the midpoint of the Specified

Limit range.)
Does the value of C = “0” +/- 10 (degrees)?

1. Yes- Perform Inspection Mode and if no DTCs reset, the car is repaired.

2. No- Replace the ECM then follow the remaining steps on the Flow Chart.
Continued...

Bulletin Number: 11-127-13R; Revised: 01/21/13
Page 2
Formula Examples:

#1: A = -3 B = 80 		
-3 + 80 - 90 = -13 (C) so, ECM replacement is required.
#2 A = 2 B = 99.7
2 + 99.7 - 90 = 11.7 (C) so, ECM replacement is required.
#3 A = 2 B = 95

2 + 95 - 90 = 7 (C) In this case, “C” is within the range of +/- 10

degrees. Perform Inspection Mode per Service Manual and if no DTCs reset, repair is complete.

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If the ECM is determined to be OK, clear the memory and perform Inspection Mode to confirm

no DTCs reset. If P0016, P0017, P0018 or P0019 reset, diagnose per the applicable Service

Manual. If no DTCs reset, the vehicle is repaired.
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If the ECM needs to be replaced, install the latest part number available then verify the CID

number is the latest available as shown on the chart below. If the new ECM installed is not the

latest (NEW) part number, update it with the appropriate PAK file as listed below. Following

reprogramming, confirm the CID then matches the NEW CID NUMBER as listed on the chart

below.
MY
MODEL
ENGINE &

EMISSION TRANSMISSION

SPEC.
PAK FILE NAME
NEW ECM

PART

NUMBER
OLD ECM

PART

NUMBER
OLD CID

NUMBERS
NEW CID

NUMBERS
CVT
22765AE761.pak
22765AE761
22765AE760
EP5I200G
EP5I400G
MT
22765AE751.pak
22765AE751
22765AE750
EP5I200F
EP5I400F
CVT
22765AE741.pak
22765AE741
22765AE740
EP5I200I
EP5I400I
MT
22765AE731.pak
22765AE731
22765AE730
EP5I200H
EP5I400H
CVT
22765AE871.pak
22765AE871
22765AE870
EP5I200B
EP5I400B
MT
22765AE861.pak
22765AE861
22765AE860
EP5I200A
EP5I400A
CVT
22765AE851.pak
22765AE851
22765AE850
EP5I200D
EP5I400D
MT
22765AE841.pak
22765AE841
22765AE840
EP5I200C
EP5I400C
2.0L CAL

2013
Impreza

2.0L FED
2.0L CAL

2013
XV

Crosstrek

2.0L FED
Accessing Inspection Mode

Using the Service Diagnostics tab on the STIS home page, enter your vehicle search parameters

(example: 2013 > Impreza). Next, enter the specific DTC into the search term box. Select the

applicable link from your search result (example: ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS) (H4DO) > Inspection

Mode > PROCEDURE). Follow the procedure as outlined to completion.
Bulletin Number: 11-127-13R; Revised: 01/21/13
Page 3
Intake Flow Chart
Check SSM III

Software > or =

1.36.50.7
NO
YES
Update

SSM III

Software
YES
Confirm VIN >

CM VIN and CID
NO
YES
Reprogram

ECM to

See VVT
YES
Intake Advance

Angle Value "0"

with Engine at

Warm Idle?
NO
YES
Diagnose and

Repair per S/M
YES
Check Cam

Angle Limits.

In Range?
NO
CID is OLD
Replace ECM

and Check CID
NO
CID is NEW
YES

YES
Reprogram ECM

YES
Perform Inspection

Mode Procedure
Codes Reset?
YES
Diagnose & Repair

Per SM
NO
DONE
Continued...

Bulletin Number: 11-127-13R; Revised: 01/21/13
Page 4
Exhaust Flow Chart
Check SSM III

Software > or =

1.36.50.7
NO
YES
Update

SSM III

Software
YES
Confirm VIN >

CM VIN and CID
NO
YES
Reprogram

ECM to

See VVT
YES
Exhaust Retard

Angle Value "0" +/- 5

degrees with Engine

at Warm Idle?
NO
YES
Diagnose and

Repair per S/M
YES
Perform calculation

for Value "C". Is result

within "0" +/- 10

degrees?
NO
CID is OLD
Replace ECM

and Check CID
NO
CID is NEW
YES

YES
Reprogram ECM

YES
Perform Inspection

Mode Procedure
Codes Reset?
YES
Diagnose & Repair

Per SM
NO
DONE
Bulletin Number: 11-127-13R; Revised: 01/21/13
Page 5
WARRANTY / CLAIM INFORMATION

For vehicles within the Basic New Car Limited Warranty period, this repair may be claimed using the

following information:

After reprogramming the ECM and checking the VVT Learning Values, use the following coding

according to the repairs performed:

1)	After Reprogramming the ECM, the VVT Learning Values were found to be within specification:

LABOR DESCRIPTION

Reprogram ECM, Clear Memory & Perform

Inspection Mode
LABOR

OPERATION #
FAIL

CODE
LABOR

TIME
A455-118
UON-48
0.5
2)	After Reprogramming the ECM, the VVT Learning Values were found to be out of specification:

LABOR DESCRIPTION
LABOR

OPERATION #
FAIL

CODE
LABOR

TIME
Reprogram ECM, Replace ECM, Check CID &

Perform Inspection Mode
B455-338
UON-48
0.7
If the new replacement ECM has an old CID number, the following operation number can be used

with B455-338 in order to update it with the latest PAK file:

LABOR DESCRIPTION
LABOR

OPERATION #
FAIL

CODE
LABOR

TIME
Reprogram New ECM with Latest PAK File
C455-448
UON-48
0.2
Bulletin Number: 11-127-13R; Revised: 01/21/13
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