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SERVICE BULLETIN
APPLICABILITY: 2011-2012MY Legacy, and Outback
NUMBER: 15-165-13
2011-2012MY Impreza
DATE: 08/08/13
2011-2012MY Impreza WRX
2011-2012MY Forester
Models Equipped with Clarion Bluetooth Audio Units
SUBJECT: Reprogramming for Non-Requested Bluetooth Audio
Streaming Affecting ONLY Clarion Audio Units
INTRODUCTION
This Bulletin announces the availability of reprogramming files to address customer concerns of
the Bluetooth audio streaming feature operating without being selected. This causes the source’s
(Smartphone, iPod®, iPhone®, MP3 player) battery to drain unexpectedly.
The update will initiate an “OFF” signal to the media device should Bluetooth audio streaming
begin without a request from the vehicle’s audio unit. The reprogramming files are accessible via:
Subarunet > Service > Clarion Downloads and will need to be downloaded onto a dedicated new or
completely empty and formatted USB storage device (flash drive) for installation into the audio unit
through the audio system’s USB port.
IMPORTANT: Read through and understand this service procedure completely before proceeding
any further as damage to the audio unit may result if proper precautions outlined below are not
followed.
COUNTERMEASURE IN PRODUCTION
MODEL

MODEL YEAR

STARTING VIN

Legacy

2012

C*031045

Outback

2012

C*268432

Impreza 4-Door
Impreza 5-Door
WRX 4-Door

C*021407

2012

WRX 5-Door
Forester

C*226563
C*022373
C*228090

2012

C*453576

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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: 15-165-13; Date: 08/08/13

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PART INFORMATION
A new or completely empty and formatted USB mass storage device (flash drive),
Format: FAT32 with a minimum capacity of 128MB which should be dedicated
to storing these reprogramming files only is required to perform these updates.
The device must not contain or require any software to operate. As a result, some
flash drives larger than 4GB may not be acceptable to use for this procedure.
SERVICE PROCEDURE / INFORMATION
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Confirm the PC and USB device you are using is not infected with any virus.
Use the procedure below to format your USB device for FAT32
Click Start (this is located in the lower left corner of the desktop screen) then, in the Search
programs and files box, type “explorer”

Start Button

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As you type the word “explorer”, search results will start to appear. In the results, click on the
“Windows Explorer” option under the Programs section.

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In the next window, choose the Computer section on the left. Locate “Removable Disk”

NOTE: You must make sure that the device you are formatting is the USB Flash Drive. This drive
may have various names assigned to it by the manufacturer of the device and may not reflect the drive
name given in this example.
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Right click the picture for “Removable Disk” then select “Format”.

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When the “Format” dialog box appears, make sure that the option labeled “File System” is set to
FAT32 and the Quick Format box is checked as well. Then, click the “Start” button.

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Click “OK” when the following window appears.

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The drive will then start formatting and will display this window when it is finished. Click “OK”
to complete the process.

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IMPORTANT: When downloading the reprogramming files to your USB device, only download
the file you need to reprogram the audio unit of the vehicle you are working on. Never store more
than one file on the USB device at any time. Other files on the device can cause the reprogramming
procedure to not complete properly and may also damage the audio head unit. The link below will
take you to the download site:
* Click Here To Download The Clarion Bluetooth Audio Streaming Updating Files *
UPDATING FILE APPLICABILITY CHART
MODEL

MODEL YEAR

HEAD UNIT PART NUMBER

UPDATING FILE NAME

Legacy &
Outback

2011-2012

86201AJ61A

470-2983-02-V020_MainMicom-USA.mot

2011

86201FG620

470-2725-11-V074_MainMicom-USA.mot

86201FG620

470-2985-02-V011_MainMicom-USA.mot

86201FG630 (Display Radio)

470-3030-03-V010_Audio__________.HEX

86201FG620

470-2725-11-V074_MainMicom-USA.mot

Impreza, WRX
2012

Forester

2011

470-2803-06-V406_Audio__________.HEX
86201FG630 (Display Radio)**
470-3178-02-V105_Audio__________.HEX

After clicking the link above, follow the prompts provided by the browser your system utilizes to
complete the download process.

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Once the download completes, click Run in the Security Warning box.

Click on “Browse” in the WinZip Self Extractor box then select “My Documents” as the location to
save the files. Once “My Documents” is selected, click on “Unzip”. When completed click “OK”
and all 6 of the files will all be saved in a new file folder in My Documents called “clarion_files”.
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Click on the “clarion_files” icon in “My Documents” and a window will open with all 6 of the
downloaded files listed.

Right-click on the file you want to select and a pop-up window will appear. Left click on “Send to”
then a second window will open with your destination choices. Select “Removable Disk”. NOTE:
the letter designation (shown here as E:) will vary. The file you selected will be transferred to your
USB device and be ready to use. Once you have selected the applicable Updating File and saved it
onto your USB device, you are ready to proceed with the reprogramming procedure.
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CAUTION: Ensure the vehicle’s battery is fully charged. Do not leave a charger or booster
connected during this process. Fully review and become familiar with the procedure appropriate for
the audio unit you are updating before proceeding further.
**Before reprogramming the 86201FG630 Display Radio in a 2011MY Forester, the currently
installed software version must be verified using first 6 steps of the following procedure. Once the
currently installed version is determined, select the corresponding Updating File from the chart above,
download it to your USB device then proceed with the reprogramming procedure outlined below.
SOFTWARE VERSION VERIFICATION AND REPROGRAMMING INSTRUCTIONS FOR
2011 FORESTER AND 2012 IMPREZA WRX WITH THE 86201FG630 DISPLAY RADIO

[EJECT] key
[POWER] key

[TUNE/TRACK/CH] dial key

[CD/AUX] key

[TUNE/TRACK/CH] dial key

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Turn the ignition key to the “ACC” position.

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Confirm all CDs have been ejected from the audio unit.
Press the power button to switch the audio unit to “Audio Off” mode (“Audio Off” shown on the
display screen).

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While pressing and holding down the station preset station key “6”, turn the TUNE / TRACK /
CH button clockwise for 30 “clicks” until the first “Version” screen is displayed.

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Turn the TUNE / TRACK / CH button another click clockwise to display the second (2/3)
”Version” screen.

Version Number
(2803-04-v403)

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Select the proper reprogramming file from the chart below.
DISPLAYED SOFTWARE VERSION

USE UPDATING FILE

2803-04-V403 or earlier

470-2803-06-V406_Audio__________.HEX

3178-01-V104 or earlier

470-3178-02-V105_Audio__________.HEX

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