NHTSA ID Number: 10235915
Manufacturer Communication Number: 1114814
TSB/Document Date: 2023-05-08
Summary
Reprogramming File Availability for Oil Level detection
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SERVICE BULLETIN
APPLICABILITY:
SUBJECT:
NUMBER: 11-148-14
2014-15MY Forester 2.5L NA Models
eprogramming File Availability for Oil Level
R
Detection
DATE: 10/28/14
INTRODUCTION
This bulletin announces the availability of reprogramming files to optimize the ECM logic for engine
oil level detection in the event of false or premature low engine oil level warning lamp illumination.
REMINDER: Always confirm any low oil level lamp false illumination is not a result of a poor
electrical connection or grounding concern. Inspect the circuit following the diagnosis found in the
applicable Service Manual to ensure no other related concern exists.
COUNTERMEASURE IN PRODUCTION
This new ECM logic was incorporated into production October 4, 2014 starting with VIN F*527971.
PACK FILE APPLICABILITY
MODEL YEAR/
MODEL
PAK FILE NAME
NEW ECM PART
NUMBER
OLD ECM PART
NUMBERS
MT
22765AE192.pak
22765AE192
22765AE190, 191
EMISSION
SPEC.
NEW CID
NUMBER
EA1M502C
FED
2014MY
Forester
2.5L NA
22765AE202.pak
22765AE202
22765AE200, 201
MT
22765AE212.pak
22765AE212
22765AE210, 211
EA1M502D
EA1M502A
CAL
22765AE222.pak
22765AE222
22765AE220, 221
MT
22765AG722.pak
22765AG722
22765AG720, 721
EA1M502B
EA1M702C
FED
2015MY
Forester
2.5L NA
22765AG732.pak
22765AG732
22765AG730, 731
EA1M702D
MT
22765AG742.pak
22765AG742
22765AG740, 741
EA1M702A
22765AG752.pak
22765AG752
22765AG750, 751
CAL
EA1M702B
Continued...
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Bulletin Number: 11-148-14; Date: 10/28/14
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SERVICE PROCEDURE / INFORMATION
NOTES:
SOA now 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 submitted using the following claim information:
LABOR DESCRIPTION
LABOR
OPERATION #
FAIL
CODE
LABOR
TIME
ECM REPROGRAMMING & DIAGNOSIS FOR OIL
LEVEL DETECTION AS FOUND IN APPLICABLE
SERVICE MANUAL
A455-278*
UST-48
0.9
*1 quart of motor oil (SOA635045) may be claimed with this labor operation when required.
REMINDER: SOA strongly discourages the printing and/or local storage of service information
as previously released information and electronic publications may be updated at any time. Always
refer to STIS for the latest service information before performing any repairs.
Bulletin Number: 11-148-14; Date: 10/28/14
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