NHTSA ID Number: 10235846
Manufacturer Communication Number: 1114014
TSB/Document Date: 2023-05-08
Summary
Reprogramming Files for Spark Knock (Ping)
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SERVICE BULLETIN
APPLICABILITY: 2013-14MY Legacy and Outback 2.5L N/A Models NUMBER: 11-140-14
2014-15MY Forester 2.5L N/A Models
DATE: 05/23/14
SUBJECT: Reprogramming Files for Spark Knock (Ping)
in High Altitude Areas
INTRODUCTION
This bulletin announces availability of ECM reprogramming files to address customer concerns of
persistent spark knock (ping) for vehicles operated in high altitude areas.
NOTE: This programming addresses a specific, persistent and severe spark knock (ping) condition
which occurs only at high altitudes and occurs continually, using the required minimum 87 octane
fuel or higher grades.
It is important to understand this reprogramming will not eliminate all possible sources of spark knock
(ping). Depending upon vehicle load, altitude, fuel quality, and engine load, spark knock (ping) may
still occur. This programming addresses a specific, persistent and severe spark knock (ping) condition
which occurs only at high altitudes and occurs continually. In these cases, the concern occurred with
vehicles using the required minimum 87 octane fuel or higher grades. This programming should not
be applied unless use of improper fuel has been eliminated as a cause for the condition.
COUNTERMEASURE IN PRODUCTION
MODEL
TYPE
STARTING VIN
Legacy
4-Door
E*027353
Outback
5-Door
Forester
PRODUCTION DATE
2/13/2014
E*286360
F*425086
3/28/2014
PACK FILE APPLICABILITY
MODEL /
MODEL
YEAR
EMISSION
SPEC.
2013-14
Legacy
FED
2013-14
Outback
TRANS.
TYPE
PAK FILE NAME
NEW ECM PART
NUMBER
OLD ECM PART NUMBER
NEW CID
NUMBER
22765AE05E.pak
22765AE05E
22765AE05A, B, C, D
EA1P101e
CAL
22765AE04E.pak
22765AE04E
22765AE04A, B, C, D
EA1P101c
2013-14
Legacy
FED
22765AE07E.pak
22765AE07E
22765AE07A, B, C, D
EA1P101f
2013-14
Outback
CAL
22765AE06E.pak
22765AE06E
22765AE06A, B, C, D
EA1P101d
6MT
Continued...
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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: 11-140-14; Date: 05/23/14
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MODEL /
MODEL
YEAR
EMISSION
SPEC.
2014
Forester
FED
2014
Forester
CAL
2015
Forester
FED
2015
Forester
CAL
TRANS.
TYPE
PAK FILE NAME
NEW ECM PART
NUMBER
OLD ECM PART NUMBER
NEW CID
NUMBER
6MT
227654AE191.pak
22765AE191
22765AE190
EA1M501C
22765AE201.pak
22765AE201
22765AE200
EA1M501D
6MT
22765AE211.pak
22765AE211
22765AE210
EA1M501A
22765AE221.pak
22765AE221
22765AE220
EA1M501B
6MT
22765AE721.pak
22765AE721
22765AE720
EA1M701C
22765AE731.pak
22765AE731
22765AE730
EA1M701D
6MT
22765AE741.pak
22765AE741
22765AE740
EA1M701A
22765AE751.pak
22765AE751
22765AE750
EA1M701B
SERVICE PROCEDURE / INFORMATION
NOTES:
SOA 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 claimed using the following claim information:
LABOR DESCRIPTION
LABOR
OPERATION #
FAIL
CODE
LABOR
TIME
MFI OBDII ECM Reprogramming
A455-288
UPG-48
0.4
Bulletin Number: 11-140-14; Date: 05/23/14
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