Reprogramming Files For DTC P0606 And Extended Engine Cranking (11-139-14)

Publication date: 2014-05-16
Reference number: 11-139-14

REPROGRAMMING FILES FOR DTC P0606 AND EXTENDED ENGINE CRANKING

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): 11-139-14, Date of Issue: May 16, 2014

SUBARU:

2014-2015 Forester

APPLICABILITY

2014-15MY Forester 2.0XT Turbo Models

INTRODUCTION

This bulletin announces the availability of ECM reprogramming for DTC P0606 on all 2014MY and some 2015MY 2.0 XT Turbo vehicles. In addition, reprogramming is now available for extended engine cranking on 2014MY 2.0 XT Turbo vehicles ONLY.

COUNTERMEASURE IN PRODUCTION

LOGIC CHANGE	INCORPORATED INTO PRODUCTION
Extended Engine Cranking	Start of 2015MY Production
DTC P0606	2015MY AFTER VIN F*409326

PACK FILE APPLICABILITY

EMISSION SPEC.	EMISSION SPEC.	TRANS. TYPE	PAK FILE NAME	NEW ECM PART NUMBER	OLD ECM PART NUMBER	NEW CID NUMBER
2014 Forester 2.0 XT Turbo	Fed/CAL	CVT	22611AW065.pak	22611AW065	22611AW060, 061, 062, 063, 064	AF56A00B
2015 Forester 2.0 XT Turbo	Fed/CAL	CVT	22765AG971.pak	22765AG971	22765AG970	LF61400B

SERVICE PROCEDURE/INFORMATION

NOTE: SOA 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 claimed using the following claim information:

LABOR DESCRIPTION	LABOR OPERATION #	FAIL CODE	LABOR TIME
MFI OBDII ECM Reprogramming	A455-288	UPG-48	0.4