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SERVICE BULLETIN
APPLICABILITY: 2012MY Impreza 2.0L NA Models
SUBJECT:

NUMBER: 11-150-14

eprogramming File Availability for Oil Level
R
Detection

DATE: 12/01/14

INTRODUCTION
NOTE: The information in this bulletin was originally part of TSB 11-149-14 but has been separated
out into this publication to simplify applicability and the corresponding service procedure.
This bulletin announces the availability of reprogramming files to optimize the ECM logic for engine
oil level detection in the event of false or premature low engine oil level warning lamp illumination.
Should a customer present a concern with a low engine oil warning lamp illumination and the
diagnosis indicate the oil level is full or nearly full (oil level between the full and add marks/holes on
the dipstick) and the customer has not added any engine oil, the ECM must be updated with this new
logic. If the customer has added oil, determine how much was added. Based upon the information
provided, estimate where the oil level was when the lamp illuminated in order to determine if any
additional action is required beyond what is described in this bulletin such as an oil consumption test.
REMINDER: Always confirm any low oil level lamp false illumination is not a result of a poor
electrical connection or grounding concern. Inspect the circuit following the diagnosis found in the
applicable Service Manual to ensure no other related concern exists.
PACK FILE APPLICABILITY
MODEL YEAR/
MODEL

2012MY
IMPREZA
2.0L NA

TRANSMISSION

PAK FILE NAME

NEW ECM PART
NUMBER

OLD ECM PART
NUMBERS

MT

22765AC366.pak

22765AC366

22765AAC360,
61, 62, 63, 64
& 65

EP5G602D

EP5G901A

CVT

22765AC385.pak

22765AC385

22765AC380, 81,
82, 83, 84

MT

22765AC406.pak

22765AC406

22765AC400, 01,
02, 03, 04, & 05

EMISSION
SPEC.

NEW CID
NUMBER
EP5G901C

FED

CAL
CVT

22765AC425.pak

22765AC425

22765AC420, 21,
22, 23 &24

EP5G602B

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Bulletin Number: 11-150-14; Date: 12/01/14

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SERVICE PROCEDURE / INFORMATION
NOTES:
SOA now highly recommends connecting the Midtronics GR8 Diagnostic Battery Charger to the
vehicle and utilizing the Power Supply Mode feature anytime a vehicle control module is being
reprogrammed. Once the GR8 is connected to the vehicle, as long as the battery is fully charged, it
takes less than 3 minutes to boot-up the charger, select the Power Supply Mode, and have the battery
voltage stabilized and ready for reprogramming.
VERY IMPORTANT: This information is applicable to the Midtronics GR8 Diagnostic Battery
Charger ONLY. It does not apply to any other brand / type of “generic” battery charger whatsoever.
ONLY the GR8 and its Power Supply Mode feature has been tested and approved by Subaru of
America, Inc. (SOA).
•

If the GR8 indicates the vehicle’s battery must be charged, charge the battery using the GR8
before proceeding to reprogram the vehicle while using the Power Supply Mode.

•

Control module failures as a result of battery discharge during reprogramming are not a
matter for warranty. Should any DTCs reset after the reprogramming update is performed,
diagnose per the procedure outlined in the applicable Service Manual.

WARRANTY / CLAIM INFORMATION
For vehicles within the Basic New Car Limited and / or Emissions Warranty period, this repair may
be submitted using the following claim information:
LABOR DESCRIPTION

LABOR
OPERATION #

FAIL
CODE

LABOR
TIME

ECM Reprogramming & Diagnosis for Oil Level
Detection As Found In Applicable Service Manual

A455-278*

UST-48

0.9

*1 quart of motor oil (SOA635045) may be claimed with this labor operation when required.
NOTE: The pack file listings provided in this bulletin are the latest available at the time of
publishing. Updates are often released thereafter without revision to the bulletin. For this reason,
it is critical to always have the latest version of Select Monitor III software installed on your
system. You can confirm if a later version is available by entering the CID listed in this bulletin into
FlashWrite. If a newer CID is shown as available in FlashWrite, reprogram using that file.
REMINDER: SOA strongly discourages the printing and/or local storage of service information
as previously released information and electronic publications may be updated at any time. Always
refer to STIS for the latest service information before performing any repairs.

Bulletin Number: 11-150-14; Date: 12/01/14

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