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© 2023 Subaru of America, Inc. All rights reserved.

SERVICE BULLETIN
APPLICABILITY:

SUBJECT:

2022-23MY Forester with Driver
Monitoring System

NUMBER: 07-222-23R

Climate Control Settings / Undesired Changes

REVISED: 08/01/23

DATE: 06/09/23

INTRODUCTION:
This bulletin announces the availability of new reprogramming files developed to address rare cases
of changes made to the climate control settings without any activation from the driver or passenger.
This is caused by the Driver Monitoring System (DMS) mis-detecting the driver’s elbow and/
or clothing as a climate control request. The new files contain optimized DMS logic designed to
enhanced gesture detection. If a customer reports erroneous changes made to the climate control on a
vehicle fitted with DMS, install the reprograming files using the procedures outlined below.
PRODUCTION CHANGE INFORMATION:
The new reprogramming files have been incorporated into production of Forester as of VIN
PH431573.
PAK FILE APPLICABILITY:
Model

File Description

Old Part #

Decryption Keyword

NEW ROM ID

22MY Forester

98401SJ110.pk2

98401SJ110

8F3B5BD6

50 11 00 00 31

22-23MY Forester

98401SJ112.pk2

98401SJ111

FC993FCE

50 11 00 00 2A

These files have been incorporated into the April 2023 SSM software update.

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.

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REFERENCE: GESTURE CONTROL FUNCTION OF THE DRIVER MONITORING
SYSTEM:
Gesture control is a function that allows you to raise or lower the set temperature on the driver’s
side by 4 steps of the temperature dial when a specific gesture operation is performed in the area
immediately in front of the navigation system and/or audio system.
Gesture control allows you to operate the climate control system without taking your eyes off the road
and reduces the time you take your hand off the steering wheel.
Gesture control can be used under the following conditions:

SERVICE PROCEDURE / INFORMATION:
REMINDER: Customer satisfaction and retention starts with performing quality repairs.
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Reprogram the DMS following the normal FlashWrite procedure.

Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) highly recommends utilizing either the Subaru Midtronics DCA8000
Dynamic Diagnostic Charging System or the Subaru Midtronics GR8-1100 Diagnostic Battery
Charger to the vehicle in the Power Supply Mode feature anytime a vehicle control module is
being reprogrammed. Once the Midtronics charger is connected to the vehicle, if the battery is fully
charged, it will take less than three (3) minutes to boot-up the charger, select the Power Supply Mode,
and have the battery voltage stabilized and ready for reprogramming.
NOTES:
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For instructions on using the Power Supply Mode, reference the applicable User Manual for
the Midtronics DCA-8000 Dynamic Diagnostic Charging System and the Midtronics GR81100 Diagnostic Battery Charger on STIS.

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Confirm all electrical loads such as lights, audio, HVAC, seat heaters, and rear defroster are all
switched OFF before setting up the charger for Power Supply Mode.
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Select the correct battery type (Enhanced Flooded, Flooded, Gel, AGM or AGM Spiral).

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Input the CCA which matches the vehicle’s battery. NOTE: OE and replacement batteries have
different CCA ratings. Always confirm the battery’s CCA rating before proceeding.

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If using a DCA-8000 Dynamic Diagnostic Charging System, set the power supply voltage to
13.5 Volts.

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DO NOT connect the DST-i or DST-010 until the Power Supply mode function has completed
its battery test mode and the Charging Voltage has dropped to and shows a steady 13.5 Volts on
the display.

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Once Power Supply Mode reaches a steady 13.5 Volts, connect the DST-i or DST-010 to the
OBD connector and proceed with initiating the normal FlashWrite reprogramming process.

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Amperage will fluctuate based upon the vehicle’s demand for power. NOTE: If the voltage
rises beyond 14 Volts while programming is in process, the procedure will abort. This can
indicate a need to test or charge the vehicle battery before any further attempt at programming
is made.

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ALWAYS set the power supply voltage to 13.5 Volts when using Power Supply Mode. NEVER
turn the ignition switch on when charging at voltages 15 Volts or higher.

REMINDER: If the DCA-8000 or GR8-1100 indicates the vehicle’s battery must be charged, charge
the battery fully before proceeding to reprogram the vehicle while using the Power Supply Mode.
NOTE: Control module failures resulting from 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.
VERY IMPORTANT:
This information is applicable to the Subaru Midtronics DCA-8000 Dynamic Diagnostic Charging
System and the Subaru Midtronics GR8-1100 Diagnostic Battery Charger ONLY. It does not apply to
any other brand / type of “generic” battery charger whatsoever. ONLY the DCA-8000 and the GR81100 and their Power Supply Mode feature have been tested and approved by SOA.
WARRANTY / CLAIM INFORMATION:
For vehicles within the Basic New Car Limited Warranty period, this repair may be submitted using
the following claim information:
Labor Description

Labor Operation #

Fail Code

Labor Time

DRIVER MONITORING SYSTEM CM REPROGRAMMING

A067-458

ZTC-48

0.4

IMPORTANT: Always note the original ROM ID Number the vehicle came in with on the repair
order before reprogramming and, make sure to list the NEW ROM ID Number for any newlyinstalled programming (as confirmed from the actual control module AFTER installation).

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NOTE: The PAK file listings provided in this bulletin are the latest available at the time of
publishing. Updates are often released thereafter without revision to the original bulletin. For this
reason, it is critical to always have the latest version of Select Monitor software installed on your
system. You can confirm if a later version is available by entering the ROM ID Number listed in this
bulletin into FlashWrite. If a newer ROM ID Number is shown as available in FlashWrite, reprogram
using that file.

IMPORTANT REMINDERS:
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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.

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Always check for any open recalls or campaigns anytime a vehicle is in for servicing.

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Always refer to STIS for the latest service information before performing any repairs.

Bulletin Number: 07-222-23R; Revised: 08/01/23

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