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Tech Tips
TSB/Document Date: 2021-05-04
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Special Edition
Article Locator Index
Subaru Service and Technical Support Line Newsletter
SUBARU SERVICE
TECHTIPS NEWSLETTER LOCATOR INDEX
UPDATED THROUGH MARCH 2021
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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01 - General Information
02 - Engine
03 - Drive Train-Transaxle
04 - Steering
05 - Suspension-Wheels & Tires
06 - Brakes
07 - Electrical
08 - Instrument & Controls
09 - Cooling, Fuel, & Exhaust System
10 - Heating Ventilation & A/C Systems
11 - Emission Systems
12 - Body, Glass, & Upholstery
13 - Paint
14 - Special Tools
15 - Accessories
16 - Automatic Transmission
17 - SRS Air Bag
18 - Service Manual Corrections
TechTIPS Article Locator Edition
Page 1 of 55
01-General Information
01-General Information
Legacy Knocking Noise, Rear of Vehicle When Driven Over Bumps............................................................. 07/91
Justy Fuel Injection System Service Manual Supplement Section 2-7..........................................................08/91
In-transit Spark Plug Fouling Protection........................................................................................................09/91
Kats Wax Transit Coating Remover Precautions........................................................................................... 10/91
Lemon Law Responsibilities........................................................................................................................... 11/91
PDI Coolant Check - All Models..................................................................................................................... 11/91
Parts Related Inquiries...................................................................................................................................02/92
Legacy and Loyale Normal Operating Characteristics..................................................................................04/92
All SPI Models Throttle Body Gasket Replacement.......................................................................................05/92
Towing a Front Wheel Drive 5-Speed Legacy................................................................................................06/92
Location of Engine, Transmission, and Production Date Information............................................................ 11/92
Ordering “D” Check Manuals.........................................................................................................................02/93
Odometer Labels............................................................................................................................................02/93
Impreza Side Guard Moldings........................................................................................................................03/93
Impreza Key Codes........................................................................................................................................05/93
Impreza Side Moldings...................................................................................................................................05/93
1993MY SVX Model Code PKB “LSL”............................................................................................................06/93
All Models with PDI Connector for Storage...................................................................................................06/93
Diagnostic Trouble Codes.............................................................................................................................. 07/93
Flat Towing Subaru Vehicles..........................................................................................................................08/93
All Models Lock Cylinder Key Coding............................................................................................................09/93
Warranty Full History Inspection....................................................................................................................09/93
Towing............................................................................................................................................................10/93
Legacy Front Washer Nozzle Clogged...........................................................................................................10/93
All Models with All Wheel Drive Systems, Use of the Space Saver Spare Tire or T-Spare Tire.................... 11/93
All Models Equipped with Knock Sensors..................................................................................................... 11/93
Tool Ordering Procedures..............................................................................................................................12/93
October Update Revision - Poor Radio Reception AM or FM.......................................................................12/93
1993MY Legacy and Impreza ECU Operation with Select Monitor...............................................................01/94
Diagnosis of Noises Over the Phone..............................................................................................................02/94
Justy Diagnostics...........................................................................................................................................03/94
Recall Campaign Announcement – WZG-55.................................................................................................05/94
Replacement of Ignition Relays......................................................................................................................05/94
Repair Information..........................................................................................................................................05/94
Requests to Return Parts for Inspection........................................................................................................05/94
Use of Trouble Code Diagnostic Trees in Service Manuals...........................................................................05/94
1994MY Impreza Equipment Changes...........................................................................................................06/94
Legacy, Impreza, and SVX Service Manual Supplements.............................................................................06/94
Select Monitor Cartridge-‘95MY Impreza......................................................................................................10/94
1995MY Legacy Outback Wheel Cover Specifications.................................................................................. 11/94
1995MY Legacy Service Manual....................................................................................................................12/94
1995MY Impreza Select Monitor Update.......................................................................................................12/94
Parts Questions..............................................................................................................................................01/95
Legacy Service Manual Supplement.............................................................................................................01/95
Oil Leaks.........................................................................................................................................................01/95
Obtaining Service Bulletins............................................................................................................................03/95
Diagnosing Noises Over the Phone...............................................................................................................03/95
Helpline Diagnostic Information.....................................................................................................................05/95
Physically Damaged Warranty Returned Parts..............................................................................................05/95
Kats Wax Removal Tips.................................................................................................................................06/95
TechTIPS Article Locator Edition
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01-General Information
Thinking, the Service Manual, and the use of Diagnostic Flow Charts..........................................................06/95
Vehicle Model Year.........................................................................................................................................09/95
1996MY Subaru Legacy Select Monitor Cartridge........................................................................................10/95
Select Monitor Information Update................................................................................................................ 11/95
Cooler Weather and Drivability....................................................................................................................... 11/95
Technical Assistance and the CDS 800 Phone Line......................................................................................12/95
Part Numbers for Electrical Condition Reports and Quality Monitoring Reports..........................................12/95
Training Test Answers....................................................................................................................................01/96
Monroney Label Mismatches.........................................................................................................................01/96
Technical Helpline Updates/Service Bulletins................................................................................................02/96
Impreza Key Code Location...........................................................................................................................02/96
1995MY & 1996MY Power Antenna Operation..............................................................................................02/96
Service Bulletin Volume 17/Unlisted Bulletins................................................................................................04/96
Air Conditioning Reminder.............................................................................................................................05/96
Technical Service Helpline Efficiency.............................................................................................................05/96
1996MY Subaru Legacy VIN Change.............................................................................................................06/96
Location of Engine, Transmission and Production Date Information.............................................................06/96
Interactive Helpline Updates.......................................................................................................................... 07/96
1997MY Subaru Legacy-Retrieval of OBD-II Codes without ’97 Select Monitor Cartridge...........................08/96
Additional 1996MY Subaru Legacy VIN Change Information........................................................................09/96
“But, Its New.......”...........................................................................................................................................09/96
1997MY Legacy - Information for You............................................................................................................09/96
Returning Your Calls.......................................................................................................................................10/96
Cooler Weather and Driveability..................................................................................................................... 11/96
Towing Vehicles behind Motor Home.............................................................................................................02/97
Frozen Wiper Blades......................................................................................................................................02/97
Technical Helpline Updates/Service Bulletins................................................................................................03/97
State I/M 240 Emission Testing and Subaru AWD Vehicles...........................................................................04/97
New Quality Monitoring Report (QMR) Form.................................................................................................05/97
1998 Subaru Forester Facts........................................................................................................................... 07/97
New Subaru Select Monitor........................................................................................................................... 07/97
1997MY Subaru Legacy Service Manual Supplement Volume 7...................................................................08/97
1998MY Subaru Forester...............................................................................................................................09/97
1998MY Subaru Key Codes...........................................................................................................................09/97
1998MY Forester Flat Towing......................................................................................................................... 10/97
Customer Particulars...................................................................................................................................... 10/97
Subaru Forester PDI Connectors................................................................................................................... 11/97
Holiday Schedule For 1998............................................................................................................................01/98
Marking Messages “Urgent” on the Helpline Answering Machine................................................................01/98
Parts Collection Cancellation.........................................................................................................................01/98
Technical Helpline Update Changes..............................................................................................................02/98
New Name......Same Dedicated Service........................................................................................................02/98
Technical Support Line Changes...................................................................................................................02/98
30th Anniversary/WRC Emblems...................................................................................................................03/98
1998MY Forester Key Blanks.........................................................................................................................03/98
State Emission Testing................................................................................................................................... 07/98
Subaru AWD Vehicles Are Exempt from Two Wheel Dynometer Emission Testing....................................... 07/98
Subaru Technical Support Line and Independent Repair Shops .................................................................. 07/98
1999MY.... What’s New...................................................................................................................................08/98
We Need to Know..........................................................................................................................................08/98
The Support Line and Parts Questions..........................................................................................................08/98
Cooler Weather and Drivability.......................................................................................................................10/98
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01-General Information
We Get Letters...............................................................................................................................................01/99
Magnetic Tip Screwdriver Caution.................................................................................................................01/99
Interior Trim Tool.............................................................................................................................................01/99
Other Protection Ideas...................................................................................................................................01/99
Dash Noise.....................................................................................................................................................01/99
Technical Service Support Efficiency.............................................................................................................02/99
Location of Data Information for Engine, Trans., and Production Date..........................................................03/99
Quality Monitoring Reports (QMRs) and You.................................................................................................03/99
We Get Letters – Continued...........................................................................................................................04/99
Parts Replacement.........................................................................................................................................04/99
Reference Materials.......................................................................................................................................05/99
Back to Basics – One More Time...................................................................................................................05/99
Support Line Case Numbers.......................................................................................................................... 07/99
2000MY Key Blanks....................................................................................................................................... 07/99
Y2K Subaru Legacy........................................................................................................................................08/99
Support Line Answering Machine..................................................................................................................10/99
New Area Code.............................................................................................................................................. 11/99
Vehicle Servicing..............................................................................................................................................4/00
Subaru Warranty Coverage Changes for 2001MY.........................................................................................05/00
2001MY Forester Owner’s Manual Correction............................................................................................... 07/00
Suggested Measuring Device........................................................................................................................ 07/00
Service Bulletin 12-68-00...............................................................................................................................08/00
Quality Monitoring Reports............................................................................................................................08/00
Required Fluid Use for Warranty Repairs.......................................................................................................08/00
Cooler Weather and Drivability.......................................................................................................................10/00
Impreza 2.5RS Modifications......................................................................................................................... 11/00
Quality Advice Forms for 2001 H6 Outback................................................................................................... 11/00
Expanded Support Line Hours...................................................................................................................... 01/01
Parts Collection Center – Additional Location............................................................................................... 01/01
AYES Program Participation...........................................................................................................................02/01
Towing Vehicles behind Motor Homes...........................................................................................................02/01
Service Publications New 1-800 Number......................................................................................................02/01
Bulk Fluid Usage............................................................................................................................................02/01
Ordering Technician Patches.........................................................................................................................03/01
Answering Machine Reminder.......................................................................................................................03/01
Key Codes – A Reminder...............................................................................................................................05/01
2002MY Impreza Sedan Valet Key Function..................................................................................................09/01
Service Manual Applicability.......................................................................................................................... 11/01
Special Edition: 2003 Forester Accessory Installation................................................................................... 07/02
Contacting the Technical Support Line.....................................................................................................09-10/02
Information Requests................................................................................................................................09-10/02
2003 Baja Owners Manual Supplement.........................................................................................................03/03
www.Subarunet.com Reminder.....................................................................................................................03/03
Faded or Ghosted Fluke Original 80 Series Display.......................................................................................04/03
Modifications to Vehicles............................................................................................................................... 07/03
Electronic QMR.............................................................................................................................................. 07/03
SOA Publication MSA5B0403A......................................................................................................................08/03
Clamp-on Racks and Wind Noise.................................................................................................................. 01/04
Calling the Technical Support Line................................................................................................................03/04
Service Manual Correction Labels.................................................................................................................05/04
2005MY Legacy/Outback: Updated PDI Check Items and Notes................................................................. 07/04
Product Improvements...................................................................................................................................08/04
TechTIPS Article Locator Edition
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01-General Information
Subarunet and Service Technicians...............................................................................................................10/04
Updated Reprogramming Information........................................................................................................... 11/04
Cold Weather and Drivability.......................................................................................................................... 11/04
Enhanced EQMR............................................................................................................................................ 11/04
Premium Ownership Delivery.........................................................................................................................12/04
Technical Service Bulletins: A Recent List.....................................................................................................03/05
Technical Service Bulletins: A Recent List.....................................................................................................04/05
Tips from the Techs........................................................................................................................................04/05
Technical Service Bulletins/Programs............................................................................................................05/05
Technical Service Bulletins, TechTIPS, and Other Publications.....................................................................06/05
2006MY Mechanism and Function Service Manual......................................................................................06/05
Recently Published Service Bulletins.............................................................................................................06/05
Latest Service Bulletins Released.................................................................................................................. 07/05
STi – Towing Behind Motor Homes................................................................................................................ 07/05
Latest Service Bulletins Released..................................................................................................................08/05
Subaru Warranty Wizard Update...................................................................................................................09/05
TechLine Pre-Call Worksheets.......................................................................................................................09/05
Latest Service Bulletins Released..................................................................................................................09/05
Latest Service Bulletins Released..................................................................................................................10/05
In Case You Forgot.........................................................................................................................................10/05
Contacting the Technical Support Line.......................................................................................................... 11/05
Come On Guys............................................................................................................................................... 11/05
Latest Service Bulletins Released.................................................................................................................. 11/05
2006MY Impreza Indicator Lights.................................................................................................................. 11/05
Technical HelpLine Efficiency......................................................................................................................... 11/05
Latest Service Bulletins Released..................................................................................................................12/05
Calling the TechLine….”Can You Hear Me Now?”.........................................................................................12/05
Latest Service Bulletins Released..................................................................................................................01/06
Latest Service Bulletins Released..................................................................................................................03/06
FYI – Replacement of the Neutral Switch on a 6MT Vehicle..........................................................................03/06
Service Information Availability on STIS.........................................................................................................06/06
Techline Closing.............................................................................................................................................06/06
Techline Pre-Call Worksheets........................................................................................................................06/06
Immobilizer Codes & the Techline..................................................................................................................06/06
Vehicle Repair Escalation Process.................................................................................................................06/06
Calling the Techline…. Can You Hear Me Now???....................................................................................... 07/06
2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca Introduction TRB....................................................................................................08/06
Quickie “FYI” TIPS.........................................................................................................................................08/06
Latest SOA Service Documents Released.....................................................................................................08/06
Latest SOA Service Documents Released.....................................................................................................09/06
Subaru Chemical Information.........................................................................................................................10/06
Cold Weather- Here We Go Again!.................................................................................................................10/06
Latest SOA Service Documents Released.....................................................................................................10/06
Rear Differential Oil........................................................................................................................................ 11/06
Quick Tip: “No Start” Complaint.................................................................................................................... 11/06
Power Steering Fluid Usage........................................................................................................................... 11/06
New Tech TIPS Editor: Don Bangs.................................................................................................................12/06
Quick TIP: Nox Rust.......................................................................................................................................12/06
Clarification of the “Valet Key” and “Master Key” Immobilizer Type..............................................................12/06
Automatic Transmission Fluid for All 5EAT and 4EAT Transmissions............................................................12/06
New Techline Representative......................................................................................................................... 01/07
A “Back To Basics” Reminder........................................................................................................................ 01/07
TechTIPS Article Locator Edition
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01-General Information
Quick TIPS: Important Items to Note.............................................................................................................02/07
From The “Clarifications Department”...........................................................................................................03/07
Quick TIP – Forester Spare Tire Cover...........................................................................................................03/07
Techline Survey Results.................................................................................................................................04/07
Gear Oil Specification Differences.................................................................................................................06/07
2007 U.S. National Technician Competition................................................................................................... 07/07
Latest Service Bulletins Released.................................................................................................................. 07/07
SSM III, Reprogramming & You......................................................................................................................08/07
New 2008 M/Y Service Manuals on STIS.................................................................................................11&12/07
U.S National and World Technician Troubleshooting Competitions.............................................................. 12/07
H-6 Engine Smoke from Exhaust on Start-Up...............................................................................................08/08
Sending SSM-III Files.....................................................................................................................................08/08
Oil Filter Wrenches.........................................................................................................................................12/08
Calling the Techline: A Reminder about Cell Phones....................................................................................12/08
Cold Weather Reminders...............................................................................................................................12/08
Incentive Program for Technician TIPS Suggestions.....................................................................................01/09
2009 M/Y Forester & Impreza Protective Wheel Film....................................................................................01/09
2010 M/Y Legacy / Outback Preliminary Information....................................................................................05/09
Use of Synthetic / Semi-Synthetic Engine Oils..............................................................................................05/09
2008-09 M/Y Impreza, Dim Headlights and / or Erratic Outside Temperature Display.................................06/09
Help Us to Help You....................................................................................................................................... 07/09
2010 M/Y Legacy & Outback Reporting Requirements................................................................................. 07/09
Subarunet & Subaru “SMART” System Login Information............................................................................09/09
Cell Phones, Air Tools & the Techline.............................................................................................................09/09
SSMIII Error Codes......................................................................................................................................... 11/09
EQMR Authorization Requests… A Reminder............................................................................................... 01/10
First Annual Subaru / ASE Master Automotive Technician of the Year..........................................................02/10
Techline Case Follow-Up and Call-In Tips.....................................................................................................04/10
EQMR’s and Photos.......................................................................................................................................05/10
Subaru / ASE Master Automobile Technician of the Year – 2010...................................................................09/10
2nd Annual Subaru / ASE Master Automobile Technician of the Year Awards Announced.......................... 10/10
New 2011 MY Forester Quality Reporting Information................................................................................... 11/10
2011 Factory-Fill Synthetic Oil and Maintenance Information........................................................................ 11/10
Does Your Service Department Have A “What’s New” Bulletin Board?........................................................ 02/11
Troubleshooting Guides - A Reminder........................................................................................................... 04/11
“D-Check” Connector Locations................................................................................................................... 05/11
Revised Service Bulletins............................................................................................................................... 06/11
Calling the Techline – Questions You Should Be Ready For.......................................................................... 07/11
Use of Silicone Spray Precautions................................................................................................................. 07/11
2012 Impreza PDI Fuse Procedure................................................................................................................. 09/11
Is This Clip Important?................................................................................................................................... 10/11
Change to Oil Fill Cap of FB Engine................................................................................................................11/11
2012 M/Y Oil Change Interval Information......................................................................................................11/11
Turning Off Blinking “Check Engine” light on 2012 MY Vehicles................................................................... 12/11
Valve Clearance Checking Procedures, A Reminder..................................................................................... 01/12
Yes, Another Sales Record Year for Subaru..................................................................................................02/12
Techline Case Follow-Up................................................................................................................................02/12
Special Automatic Transmission Fluid for the New BRZ................................................................................ 05/12
Calibration Identification Numbers................................................................................................................. 05/12
Techline Staffing changes..............................................................................................................................06/12
2013 BRZ PDI Procedure Information............................................................................................................06/12
2013 Legacy, Outback and BRZ Launch-Your Help Is Needed..................................................................... 07/12
TechTIPS Article Locator Edition
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01-General Information
Techline Staffing Changes............................................................................................................................. 09/12
Subaru ASE Master Tech Of The Year 2012................................................................................................... 11/12
Addition To PDI Procedure For Impreza And Crosstrek................................................................................ 12/12
Additional Tie Down Plug for 12-13 Impreza Models..................................................................................... 01/13
Thanks to You.................................................................................................................................................02/13
QMR Of The Month........................................................................................................................................02/13
QMR Of The Month Winner............................................................................................................................03/13
New Model Launch Activities.........................................................................................................................03/13
Information You Should Always Have When Calling Tech Line......................................................................04/13
QMR Of The Month Winner............................................................................................................................04/13
QMR Of The Month Winner............................................................................................................................05/13
Recommended Materials Update..................................................................................................................05/13
QMR Of The Month Winner............................................................................................................................06/13
Authorization Requests..................................................................................................................................06/13
2013 National Technician Competition...........................................................................................................08/13
QMR of the Month..........................................................................................................................................08/13
Quality Monitoring Reports............................................................................................................................08/13
QMR of the Month.......................................................................................................................................... 09/13
Subaru-ASE Master Auto Technician of the year........................................................................................... 09/13
Towing Subaru Vehicles-Revisited................................................................................................................. 09/13
QMR of the Month.......................................................................................................................................... 10/13
New Tech line Fax Number and Pre-Call Worksheets................................................................................... 10/13
Friday November 29th 2013-Tech line open................................................................................................... 10/13
Clarification on Towing................................................................................................................................... 10/13
QMR of the Month.......................................................................................................................................... 11/13
Don’t Forget to check the basics when diagnosing Drivability Complaints................................................... 11/13
Troubleshooting Guides on STIS-Reminder................................................................................................... 11/13
BUI replacement and Key’s............................................................................................................................ 11/13
QMR of the Month.......................................................................................................................................... 12/13
Fourth Bi-Annual Subaru international tech competition awards.................................................................. 12/13
Subaru/ASE Master Tech of the Year............................................................................................................. 12/13
2014 XV-Crosstrek Hybrid Launch-Your Help Is needed............................................................................... 12/13
New Tech line hours of operation................................................................................................................... 12/13
QMR of the Month.......................................................................................................................................... 01/14
14Crosstrek Hybrid Launch Reminder........................................................................................................... 01/14
QMR of the Month..........................................................................................................................................02/14
Authorization Request (AR) for Paint and Glass over 500..............................................................................02/14
2014 Hybrid Launch-Your Help is Needed.....................................................................................................02/14
QMR of the Month......................................................................................................................................... 03/14
Tech line new hours of Operation................................................................................................................... 03/14
2015 WRX and WRX STI Launch-Your help is Needed.................................................................................. 03/14
QMR of the Month.......................................................................................................................................... 04/14
New Tech line Pre-Call Worksheets............................................................................................................... 04/14
Tech line Case Follow up-Revisited............................................................................................................... 04/14
Authorization Request Pictures...................................................................................................................... 04/14
QMR of the Month.......................................................................................................................................... 05/14
Tech line case follow up-Revisited................................................................................................................. 05/14
QMR of the Month..........................................................................................................................................06/14
15MY Legacy and Outback Transit Fuse Information....................................................................................06/14
QMR of the Month.......................................................................................................................................... 07/14
2015 Legacy and Outback Launch Team Activity-Your Help is Needed........................................................ 07/14
New Subaru Oil Change Reference Cards..................................................................................................... 07/14
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01-General Information
2015 Legacy and Outback Fujitsu 10 Audio and Audio/Navigation Systems................................................ 07/14
QMR of the Month.......................................................................................................................................... 08/14
Change to Spare Tire Retaining Bolt.............................................................................................................. 08/14
QMR of the Month.......................................................................................................................................... 09/14
Locating Flash write Reprogramming Files for 2015 WRX Models................................................................ 09/14
Calling the Tech line for Assistance............................................................................................................... 09/14
QMR of the Month.......................................................................................................................................... 10/14
5th Annual Subaru Technician Competition................................................................................................... 10/14
QMR of the Month.......................................................................................................................................... 11/14
Interior Rear View Mirror Separation.............................................................................................................. 11/14
QMR of the Month.......................................................................................................................................... 12/14
Subaru of America’s ASE Master Tech of the Year........................................................................................ 12/14
QMR of the Month ......................................................................................................................................... 01/15
Escalation Process What, Why, and How...................................................................................................... 01/15
QMR Reporting, Do’s and Don’ts................................................................................................................... 01/15
No Crank Condition on Push-Button Start-Equipped Model’s...................................................................... 01/15
Techline Case Follow Up................................................................................................................................ 01/15
QMR of the Month..........................................................................................................................................02/15
Reminder: Sending Saved Freeze Frame (FFD) and SSM Data Files.............................................................02/15
New Product Announcement (SOA868V9175) Silicone Gasket Remover......................................................02/15
Exciting Update to the “QMR of the Month” Award Program........................................................................02/15
QMR of the Month..........................................................................................................................................03/15
Techline Phone System “Courtesy Call Back Feature”..................................................................................03/15
QMR of the Month..........................................................................................................................................04/15
QMR of the Month Award Presentation.........................................................................................................04/15
Calling the Tech line Revisited........................................................................................................................04/15
QMR of the Month..........................................................................................................................................05/15
New Required Detail Fields Established for Claims Submission................................................................... 05/15
Explanation of New Required Fields in Quality Monitoring Report (QMR)..................................................... 05/15
QMR of the Month Award Presentation.........................................................................................................05/15
QMR of the Month..........................................................................................................................................06/15
Authorization Requests/Better Pictures Requested......................................................................................06/15
Combination Meter and BIU shipments to SOA............................................................................................06/15
QMR of the Month.......................................................................................................................................... 07/15
QMR of the Month Award Presentation......................................................................................................... 07/15
Subaru Oil Consumption................................................................................................................................ 07/15
QMR of the Month..........................................................................................................................................08/15
Technician Submission of the Month.............................................................................................................08/15
EyeSight Charts..............................................................................................................................................08/15
2016 Forester Service Manual-The next Generation......................................................................................08/15
QMR of the Month.......................................................................................................................................... 09/15
QMR of the Month Award Presentation......................................................................................................... 09/15
CPO procedure for turbocharged Subaru vehicles........................................................................................ 09/15
Understanding DTC’s and how to proceed properly with repairs.................................................................. 09/15
QMR of the Month.......................................................................................................................................... 10/15
QMR of the Month Award Presentation......................................................................................................... 10/15
Remanufactured Transmission Replacements.............................................................................................. 10/15
2015 Technician ASCENT Program-Important Enhancements...................................................................... 10/15
QMR of the Month.......................................................................................................................................... 11/15
QMR of the Month Award Presentation......................................................................................................... 11/15
QMR of the Month.......................................................................................................................................... 12/15
QMR of the Month Award Presentation......................................................................................................... 12/15
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Subaru World Technician Competition........................................................................................................... 12/15
Subaru Technical Training-Gaming Survey.................................................................................................... 12/15
QMR of the Month......................................................................................................................................... 01/16
QMR of the Month Award Presentation......................................................................................................... 01/16
Pre-cut Keys................................................................................................................................................... 01/16
2016 Technical Training Curriculum Planning Workshops............................................................................. 01/16
Fujitsu (F-10) Map Information........................................................................................................................ 01/16
Towing Subaru Vehicles................................................................................................................................. 01/16
The New and Improved QMR of the Month Program.................................................................................... 01/16
QMR of the Month..........................................................................................................................................02/16
QMR of the Month Award Presentation.........................................................................................................02/16
QMR of the Month..........................................................................................................................................03/16
QMR of the Month Award Presentation.........................................................................................................03/16
QMR of the Month..........................................................................................................................................04/16
QMR of the Month Award Presentation.........................................................................................................04/16
Subaru-U Announcement..............................................................................................................................04/16
Saving and Printing Freeze Frame Data.........................................................................................................04/16
Changes to Subaru-Net Links........................................................................................................................04/16
QMR of the Month..........................................................................................................................................05/16
QMR of the Month Award Presentation.........................................................................................................05/16
American National Technician Competition...................................................................................................05/16
Subaru-U........................................................................................................................................................05/16
Stickers on the Windshield.............................................................................................................................05/16
QMR of the Month..........................................................................................................................................06/16
QMR of the Month Award Presentation.........................................................................................................06/16
Subaru-U........................................................................................................................................................06/16
New STIS User’s............................................................................................................................................ 12/16
Subaru-U........................................................................................................................................................ 01/17
QMR of the Month.......................................................................................................................................... 01/17
QMR of the Month Award Presentation......................................................................................................... 01/17
Subaru-U........................................................................................................................................................ 02/17
QMR of the Month.......................................................................................................................................... 02/17
QMR of the Month Award Presentation......................................................................................................... 02/17
Update to STIS............................................................................................................................................... 02/17
QMR of the Month.......................................................................................................................................... 03/17
Subaru-U........................................................................................................................................................ 03/17
QMR of the Month.......................................................................................................................................... 04/17
QMR of the Month Award Presentation......................................................................................................... 04/17
Subaru-U........................................................................................................................................................ 04/17
Locating Tech Tips......................................................................................................................................... 04/17
CPO Procedure for Turbocharged Subaru Vehicles...................................................................................... 04/17
Technicians: What Is Your Role in Product Quality?...................................................................................... 04/17
Lost keys? Contact the Subaru Techline........................................................................................................ 05/17
Application chart for Immobilizer................................................................................................................... 06/17
DCM and ECM swapping............................................................................................................................... 08/17
Authorization Requests.................................................................................................................................. 08/17
CPO Procedure.............................................................................................................................................. 08/17
Calling the Techline Revisited......................................................................................................................... 08/17
Lost Keys? + Immobilizer Chart..................................................................................................................... 09/17
Understanding DTC’s and How to Proceed Properly with Repairs............................................................... 09/17
Requesting Techline callback’s...................................................................................................................... 09/17
The Subaru Parts Collection Center.............................................................................................................. 09/17
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The Key to the Highway...................................................................................................................................11/17
Following the Service Manual for Repairs.......................................................................................................11/17
WQK-47 Equipment Cleaning Procedure........................................................................................................11/17
Authorization Requests (AR) for Paint and Glass Over $500......................................................................... 12/17
CPO Procedure for Turbocharged Subaru Vehicles...................................................................................... 12/17
Calling TechLine Revisited............................................................................................................................. 12/17
QMR of the Month Program Enhancement.................................................................................................... 01/18
Reviewing Data Files...................................................................................................................................... 01/18
Calling the TechLine Revisited.......................................................................................................................02/18
Locating TechTIPS..........................................................................................................................................02/18
Understanding Power Supply........................................................................................................................02/18
Body Plug Relocation.....................................................................................................................................02/18
Calling Subaru TechLine.................................................................................................................................04/18
Icy Road Warning Indicator Operation...........................................................................................................04/18
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