Outback F4-2.5L (2008)
Dealers are to promptly perform the applicable service procedures defined in this bulletin to correct all affected vehicles in their inventory (new used
demo) Additionally, whenever a vehicle subject to this Service Program is taken into dealer new or used inventory, or is in the dealership for service,
necessary steps should be tal(en to ensure the Service Program correction has been made before selling or releasing the vehicle.
New or used vehicles listed in a Service Program that are in dealer stock must be:
^ Immediately identified
^ Tagged or otherwise marked to prevent their delivery or use prior to repair.
^ Repaired in accordance with the repair procedures outlined in this Service Program Bulletin.
PARTS INFORMATION
No repair parts are needed to perform this procedure.
SPECIAL TOOLS
Vehicle ECM reprogramming will require the following:
Subaru Diagnostic System (SDS)
^
SDS Toughbook
^
Subaru Select Monitor III (SSMIII Application Software)
^
Subaru Diagnostic Interface Box (SDI)
^
USB Data Link Cable and Reprogramming Cable
Note:
If you require assistance with using the Subaru Diagnostic System (SDS), use the "Help" function icon, which will allow you to access the tutorial
information.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
This service procedure will involve reprogramming the ECM with an updated PAK file.
The chart indicates the date applicable PAK files will be available:
Prior to beginning the reprogramming process, please observe the following:
1) Vehicles affected by this program may have also been included in previous campaigns that involved ECM reprogramming or other emission related
concerns Therefore, confirm the vehicle has no other "open" campaigns by checking Vehicle Coverage Inquiry at Subarunet. If any of the following
campaigns are found to have a status of "open", please proceed as follows:
