This bulletin announces availability of reprogramming files for optimization of the transmission control...
Subaru technical service bulletin 16-98-16 for 2010-2014 Subaru Outback, 2011-2014 Subaru Legacy and 2015-2016 Subaru WRX.
- Bulletin number
- 16-98-16
- Component
- Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/tecm)
- Summary
- This bulletin announces availability of reprogramming files for optimization of the transmission control module (TCM). The new logic addresses customer concerns of inconsistent shifting characteristics and / or a “slipping” -type sensation which may be experienced under moderate acceleration after a cold start before the CVT is up to operating temperature.
Owners of these vehicles have filed 624 complaints in the transmission category.
Vehicles covered
- Subaru Outback 2010-2014 20102011201220132014
- Subaru Legacy 2011-2014 2011201220132014
- Subaru WRX 2015-2016 20152016
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