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SERVICE BULLETIN
APPLICABILITY: 2013MY Impreza 2.0L NA Models
2013MY XV Crosstrek™
SUBJECT: ECM Reprogramming Availability for DTCs
P0017 & P0019
Diagnostic Procedures for DTCs P0016, P0017,
P0018 and P0019
INTRODUCTION

NUMBER: 11-127-13R
DATE: 01/16/13
REVISED: 01/21/13

This Bulletin announces a diagnostic procedure and the availability of updated ECM reprogramming
files to address DTCs P0017 and P0019. The diagnostic procedure is also applicable to DTCs P0016
and P0018.
COUNTERMEASURE IN PRODUCTION
A logic change was incorporated into production in mid-December, 2012 starting with the following VINs:
MODEL
Impreza and
XV Crosstrek

TYPE
4-Door
5-Door

STARTING VIN NUMBER
D*019203
D*826233

SERVICE PROCEDURE / INFORMATION
NOTE: The Flow Charts on pages 4 (Intake) and 5 (Exhaust) summarize the Service Procedures.
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Be sure to confirm the latest SSMIII software version number, 1.36.50.7 dated January, 2013
(or later) has been installed before performing this procedure. Without it, data for Variable
Valve Timing (VVT) Exhaust Initial Position Learning Values #1 and #2 will not be available.

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If the VIN of the vehicle is before the countermeasure, the VVT Learning Values will not be
accessible until the ECM is reprogrammed with the latest PAK file as outlined in the table on
page 3. Reprogramming procedures can be accessed from the SSMIII User Guide by clicking on
“Help” in the toolbar at the top of the Main Menu screen.

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Connect the SSMIII to the vehicle.

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The current CID number of the ECM must be verified using the table on pg. 3 to determine
whether or not it needs to be reprogrammed before proceeding with the following steps.

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From the Main Menu, select the following options:
o

All Other Models

o

Each System Check

o

Engine Control System

o

Current Data Display & Save

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Bulletin Number: 11-127-13R; Revised: 01/21/13

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Scroll to the bottom of the Current Data Display list. The last four items will be the VVT Intake and
Exhaust Learning Values #1 and #2 as shown in the EXAMPLE below. (*CA = Crankshaft Angle
Degrees)
q VVT initial Position Learning Value #1

61.3 *CA

q VVT initial Position Learning Value #2

59.2 *CA

q VVT Ex initial Position Learning Value #1

87.9 *CA

q VVT Ex initial Position Learning Value #2

88.7 *CA

For the INTAKE, the chart above shows values within the Specified Limits (number crankshaft angle
degrees) which are a MINIMUM of 50 and a MAXIMUM of 70. Check the SSMIII data for VVT
Advance Angle Amount as shown below.
q VVT Adv. Ang. Amount R

0 deg

q VVT Adv. Ang. Amount L

0 deg

With the engine at idle and at operating temperature, this value must be “0”. If confirmed to be “0”,
proceed with the remaining steps on the INTAKE Flow Chart. If not “0”, diagnose and repair the
VVT system per the Service Manual.
For the EXHAUST, the formula shown below must be used to determine if an ECM replacement is
needed. Check the SSMIII data for Exhaust VVT Retard Angle as shown below. The specified range
for this value is “0” +/- 10 degrees.
q Exh. VVT Retard Ang. R

0 deg

q Exh. VVT Retard Ang. L

0 deg

First, collect the following values from the SSMIII:
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A= Exhaust VVT Retard Angle Value, read with the engine at idle and at operating temperature
(This value may be a positive or negative number.)

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B= VVT Exhaust Initial Position Learning Value

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Formula: C = A + B - 90 (The 90 value in the formula represents the midpoint of the Specified
Limit range.)

Does the value of C = “0” +/- 10 (degrees)?
1. Yes- Perform Inspection Mode and if no DTCs reset, the car is repaired.
2. No- Replace the ECM then follow the remaining steps on the Flow Chart.

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Bulletin Number: 11-127-13R; Revised: 01/21/13

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Formula Examples:
#1: A = -3 B = 80

-3 + 80 - 90 = -13 (C) so, ECM replacement is required.

#2 A = 2 B = 99.7

2 + 99.7 - 90 = 11.7 (C) so, ECM replacement is required.

#3 A = 2 B = 95
2 + 95 - 90 = 7 (C) In this case, “C” is within the range of +/- 10
degrees. Perform Inspection Mode per Service Manual and if no DTCs reset, repair is complete.
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If the ECM is determined to be OK, clear the memory and perform Inspection Mode to confirm
no DTCs reset. If P0016, P0017, P0018 or P0019 reset, diagnose per the applicable Service
Manual. If no DTCs reset, the vehicle is repaired.

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If the ECM needs to be replaced, install the latest part number available then verify the CID
number is the latest available as shown on the chart below. If the new ECM installed is not the
latest (NEW) part number, update it with the appropriate PAK file as listed below. Following
reprogramming, confirm the CID then matches the NEW CID NUMBER as listed on the chart
below.

MY

MODEL

ENGINE &
EMISSION TRANSMISSION
SPEC.

PAK FILE NAME

NEW ECM
PART
NUMBER

OLD ECM
PART
NUMBER

OLD CID
NUMBERS

NEW CID
NUMBERS

CVT

22765AE761.pak

22765AE761

22765AE760

EP5I200G

EP5I400G

MT

22765AE751.pak

22765AE751

22765AE750

EP5I200F

EP5I400F

CVT

22765AE741.pak

22765AE741

22765AE740

EP5I200I

EP5I400I

MT

22765AE731.pak

22765AE731

22765AE730

EP5I200H

EP5I400H

CVT

22765AE871.pak

22765AE871

22765AE870

EP5I200B

EP5I400B

MT

22765AE861.pak

22765AE861

22765AE860

EP5I200A

EP5I400A

CVT

22765AE851.pak

22765AE851

22765AE850

EP5I200D

EP5I400D

MT

22765AE841.pak

22765AE841

22765AE840

EP5I200C

EP5I400C

2.0L CAL
2013

Impreza
2.0L FED

2.0L CAL
2013

XV
Crosstrek
2.0L FED

Accessing Inspection Mode
Using the Service Diagnostics tab on the STIS home page, enter your vehicle search parameters
(example: 2013 > Impreza). Next, enter the specific DTC into the search term box. Select the
applicable link from your search result (example: ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS) (H4DO) > Inspection
Mode > PROCEDURE). Follow the procedure as outlined to completion.

Bulletin Number: 11-127-13R; Revised: 01/21/13

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Intake Flow Chart

Check SSM III
Software > or =
1.36.50.7

NO

YES

Update
SSM III
Software

YES

Confirm VIN >
CM VIN and CID

NO

YES

Reprogram
ECM to
See VVT

YES

Intake Advance
Angle Value "0"
with Engine at
Warm Idle?

NO

YES

Diagnose and
Repair per S/M

YES

Check Cam
Angle Limits.
In Range?

NO

CID is OLD

Replace ECM
and Check CID

NO

CID is NEW

YES
YES

Reprogram ECM
YES

Perform Inspection
Mode Procedure

Codes Reset?

YES

Diagnose & Repair
Per SM

NO

DONE

Continued...
Bulletin Number: 11-127-13R; Revised: 01/21/13

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Exhaust Flow Chart

Check SSM III
Software > or =
1.36.50.7

NO

YES

Update
SSM III
Software

YES

Confirm VIN >
CM VIN and CID

NO

YES

Reprogram
ECM to
See VVT

YES

Exhaust Retard
Angle Value "0" +/- 5
degrees with Engine
at Warm Idle?

NO

YES

Diagnose and
Repair per S/M

YES

Perform calculation
for Value "C". Is result
within "0" +/- 10
degrees?

NO

CID is OLD

Replace ECM
and Check CID

NO

CID is NEW

YES
YES

Reprogram ECM
YES

Perform Inspection
Mode Procedure

Codes Reset?

YES

Diagnose & Repair
Per SM

NO

DONE

Bulletin Number: 11-127-13R; Revised: 01/21/13

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WARRANTY / CLAIM INFORMATION
For vehicles within the Basic New Car Limited Warranty period, this repair may be claimed using the
following information:
After reprogramming the ECM and checking the VVT Learning Values, use the following coding
according to the repairs performed:
1) After Reprogramming the ECM, the VVT Learning Values were found to be within specification:
LABOR DESCRIPTION
Reprogram ECM, Clear Memory & Perform
Inspection Mode

LABOR
OPERATION #

FAIL
CODE

LABOR
TIME

A455-118

UON-48

0.5

2) After Reprogramming the ECM, the VVT Learning Values were found to be out of specification:
LABOR DESCRIPTION

LABOR
OPERATION #

FAIL
CODE

LABOR
TIME

Reprogram ECM, Replace ECM, Check CID &
Perform Inspection Mode

B455-338

UON-48

0.7

If the new replacement ECM has an old CID number, the following operation number can be used
with B455-338 in order to update it with the latest PAK file:
LABOR DESCRIPTION

LABOR
OPERATION #

FAIL
CODE

LABOR
TIME

Reprogram New ECM with Latest PAK File

C455-448

UON-48

0.2

Bulletin Number: 11-127-13R; Revised: 01/21/13

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