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SERVICE BULLETIN
APPLICABILITY:

NUMBER:
DATE:
REVISED:

2013MY BRZ

SUBJECT:
High-Pitched “Chirp”, “Squeak” or “Cricket”
Sound from the Engine

09-54-12R
10/03/12
05/08/13

INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this bulletin is to provide information regarding a high-pitched “chirp”, “squeak” or
“cricket” sound you may hear coming from the engine’s high-pressure fuel pump. Not all pumps
may exhibit this condition. Some may have a plunger stopper shape which in combination with
certain fuel temperatures or fuel formulations, may result in aeration of the fuel within the body of
the pump and cause this sound when the engine is idling. This result is non-detrimental to the fuel
system or engine. A production change was made to an internal fuel passage along with a change to
the shape of the plunger stopper thus eliminating the source of the sound. Once the sound has been
confirmed, the high-pressure pump assembly must be replaced to remedy the condition.
IMPORTANT: A “clack” or mechanical “ticking” sound may also be heard as part of the operation
of the high-pressure fuel pump which is considered to be a normal operating characteristic. No
attempt should be made to repair it.
COUNTERMEASURE IN PRODUCTION
COUNTERMEASURE

1) Increase of clearance for sub-chamber fuel passage
2) Shape change of plunger stopper

VIN
NUMBER

PRODUCTION DATE

D*607798

Mid-February, 2013

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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: 09-54-12R; Date: 05/08/13

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PART INFORMATION

NOTES:

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are “non-reusable” and MUST

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Items indicated in the exploded view with a
be replaced.

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The o-ring is included with the fuel pump assembly.

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Part numbers and quantity required to complete the procedure are listed below.

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Bulletin Number: 09-54-12R; Date: 05/08/13

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PART INFORMATION (continued)
PART NUMBER

DESCRIPTION

QUANTITY

16625JB000

Fuel Pump Assembly

1

17540AA340

Pipe Assy. Fuel Delivery (No. 2)

1

17555AA040

Gasket, Fuel Pipe

1

14035AA610

Gasket, Intake Manifold

2

16175AA420

Gasket, Throttle Chamber

1

SERVICE PROCEDURE
Road test the vehicle at least 10 minutes to be sure it is up to operating temperature. Once the sound
has been confirmed, follow the precautions and procedures in the applicable Service Manual for
replacing the high-pressure fuel pump.
The required tool for BRZ high-pressure fuel pump removal / installation is: Socket Driver, Snap-On
Tools stock# FTX40TPE, TORX® Plus, size 40 IP, length: 1¾” (see July 2012 TIPS).
IMPORTANT: Always follow the tightening torque specifications as indicated in the applicable
Service Manual (and the exploded view diagram on pg. 2) during re-assembly.
WARRANTY / CLAIM INFORMATION
For vehicles within warranty, refer to the Subaru Warranty Wizard® for claim submission
information.

Bulletin Number: 09-54-12R; Date: 05/08/13

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