Harsh Subaru downshift

This TSB applies to 2010-2011 and early production 2012 Subaru Legacy and Outback vehicles equipped with the 3.6L engine and 5-speed automatic transmission.

TCM reprogramming files are now available to rectify a harsh downshift on 3-2 downshifts while slowing to 12-14 mph and then accelerating.

COUNTERMEASURE IN PRODUCTION

MODEL VIN PRODUCTION DATE

Legacy…………C2008348…………….10-12-2011

Outback………..C2217396……………..10-17-2011

PACK FILE APPLICABILITY

PACK P/N AFTER OLD P/N MODEL

FILE NAME REPROGRAMMING

30919AA073.pak ….30919AA073……30919AA072… Legacy 3.6L 5AT

30919AA083.pak ….30919AA083……30919AA082…Outback 3.6L 5AT

Last modified onThursday, 12 September 2013 08:27

Tags: TSB, Subaru, Subaru Legacy, Subaru Outback, automatic transmission, downshift, TCM, transmission

Thursday, 12 September 2013 08:16

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