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1. TechTIPS HELPING ACHIEVE THE PREMIUM SERVICE EXPERIENCE ARTICLES CONTAINED 02 WWM 96 REAR SUSPENSION SUB FRAME CORROSION IN THIS ISSUE CAMPAIGN Code Article 02 WWM 96 Rear Suspension Sub Frame Corrosion Campaign 1 We have received requests from dealers located outside the salt belt states requesting the spray equipment to perform the rear suspension sub frame corrosion campaign WWM 96 see STIS for details The following is a list 12 2009 Forester Buzzing or Rattle of the tool part numbers available for the spray gun equipment These part Noise from Front Doors numbers should be ordered through normal SOA parts channels and not 12 Forester Sunroof Not Closing SPX Kent Moore The first part number is for the complete spray gun kit Properly The remaining numbers are repair parts for the spray gun 14 Issues with Using SMART SOA876001 Complete Spray Gun Kit with wands Subaru LMS System SOA876002 90 degree hook spray wand 15 iPod Interface Information 08 SOA876003 360 degree flexible spray nozzle wand 09 Impreza amp 09 Forester SOA876005 Pressure Regulator 15 Immobilizer Code Subaru SOA876006 Q Rings Lock Info Site SLIS SOA876007 Spray wand quick disconnect coupler Information 15 2009 Forester Satellite Radio Equipped Tuner Clarification 3 15 IPOD INTERFACE INFORMATION 08 09 IMPREZA amp 09 FORESTER If you receive a customer concern of their iPod2. Systems SS SUBARLI are written to inform those technicians of conditions that may occur in some vehicles or to Please recycle or dispose of automotive provide information that could assist in the proper servicing of the vehicle Properly trained products in a manner that is friendly to our technicians have the equipment tools safety instructions and knowhow to do the job environment and in accordance with all te correctly and safely If a condition is described DO NOT assume that your vehicle has or will local state and federal laws and regulations et have that condition Impreza Legacy Justy Loyale Outback Forester Subaru SVX WRX WRX STI L L Bean Baja Tribeca and Quality Driven are Registered Trademarks Page 1 November 2008 TechTIPS 2009 FORESTER BUZZING OR RATTLE NOISE FROM FRONT DOORS If you encounter a 2009 Forester with a customer complaint of a buzzing or rattle type noise from the front doors with the radio on using low bass tones or over bumps check for loose baffles located on the inner door skin as shown You can tap on the baffle and re create the noise or play the radio with a low bass tone and feel the baffles vibrating Baffle in both front doors that rattle Remove the baffle and apply a suitable anti rattle tape or flocked tape in the areas shown in the picture below Place it around the edges of the inner door skin opening then re install the baffle This will tighten the fit of the
3. baffle against the inner door skin and keep it from rattling Be sure to confirm your repairs before re installing the door trim L Mr i e n Place anti rattle tape around the door skin opening edge in the areas shown by the blue tape Thanks to Jason McDade FTM SDC for the tip Page 2 November 2008 TechTIPS 12 FORESTER SUNROOF NOT CLOSING PROPERLY Should you receive a Customer concern of the sunroof panel not closing properly or reversing refer to Service Bulletin 15 134 08 for updated repair information The spacers repair kits are now available through normal ordering procedures as part 65409 SA 030 Each repair kit one per car includes one l hand and one r hand spacer ISSUES WITH USING SMART SUBARU LMS SYSTEM If you experience any problems with trying to register for or taking a Web based Training WBT course in SMART please contact the SOA Help Desk at 1 800 SOA STAR 762 7827 Questions about the SMART system should not be directed to the Techline 2009 FORESTER SATELLITE RADIO EQUIPPED TUNER CLARIFICATION The Owner s Manual for the 2009 Forester has been updated with a clarification regarding channel selection when using the audio unit in the SAT mode pg 5 14 Both manual versions can be seen below with the updated area outlined in red for instructional purposes The old version of the manual was released on 11 07 and the new version was released on 3 08 The Owner s Manu
4. not functioning properly IMMOBILIZER CODE inspect the black dock cable and bus cable connections at the interface SUBARU LOCK INFO SITE module located behind the audio head unit Proper routing of the cables SLIS INFORMATION as shown is also important The bus cable needs to be routed behind the bracket as shown in the photo to the right This dock cable is secured by connector pressure and a wire tie as shown Failure to make a good connection of either cable will result in a lost audio signal from the If you are having trouble accessing the SLIS web site please be aware that at the bottom of the SLIS homepage there is a step by step guide available Click on Contact Us link and this will bring up a file of all the information you will customer s iPod and the vehicle s speakers Additionally in some cases Detached may be displayed on the audio unit display need to either log on for the first p time or reset your password Please do not call into the Techline for this information as you will only be j y p nT mr k directed to this information link F lt N f CAUTION VEHICLE SERVICING PERFORMED BY SUBARU OF AMERICA INC IS ISO o UNTRAINED PERSONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS 14001 COMPLIANT ee ene INJURY TO THOSE PERSONS OR TO OTHERS The international standard for excellence The Subaru TechTIPS newsletter is intended for use by professional technicians ONLY Articles in Environmental Management
5. TIONS TO SERVICEINFO SUBARU COM This is your chance to offer suggestions for use in future issues of TechT IPS Make sure that if you e mail us you place in the subject line of your e mail For TechTIPS Newsletter Thank you MODEL YEAR VIN Description of situation encountered Your suggestion for repair procedure product improvements etc Please attach separate sheets if necessary You may also want to include Service Manual diagrams or references or your own drawings to assist in describing your suggestion All information submitted becomes the property of Subaru of America Inc Permission is granted to Subaru of America Inc to print your name and suggestions in TechTIPS and other Subaru of America Inc publications Mail items to PO Box 6000 Cherry Hill NJ 08034 6000 Your Name gt yyy Signature Dealers Name 73H Date o yyy Dealer Code Page 4 November 2008 TechTIPS
6. al Issue Date can be found on the outside back cover of either book OLD VERSION 5 14 Audio ready because each tuner is identified by off to turn on the radio W Skip channel selection its unique satellite radio tuner ID Push the SAT button when the radio is The satellite radio ID will be needed when on to select SAT1 SAT2 or SAT3 recep you activate satellite radio and receive tion satellite radio customer support The satellite radio ID can be found onthe W Channel and category selec audio display by tuning the channel to 0 tion Turn the CH dial to select the satellite radio channel NOTE For Sirius change the display to an indication mode other than the channel number after performing the above operation J When in the SAT mode press the SEEK button eq or pw continuously to E Band selection change to the channel selection mode TE Pressing the SEEK button p changes TUNERS the channel up by 10 steps each time Pressing sd changes the channel down 500416 by 10 steps each time w Channel selection Turn the CH dial clockwise to select the next channel and turn the CH dial counterclockwise to select the previous channel 500420 Push the SAT button when the radio is 5 14 Audio r ready because each tuner is identified by off to turn on the radio WV Channel selection type B its unique satellite radio tuner ID P
7. ush the SAT button when the radio is The satellite radio ID will be needed when on to select SAT1 SAT2 or SAT3 recep you activate satellite radio and receive tion satellite radio customer support a SS eS O e The satellite radio ID can be found on the i Channel and category selec audio display by tuning the channel to 0 tion Turn the CH dial to select the satellite radio channel NOTE For Sirius change the display to an indication mode other than the channel AF number after performing the above operation JI po When in the SAT mode briefly press the SEEK button lt q or pp to select the E Band selection channel __ TUNE TRACK CH W Channel selection type A ae sae ae Turn the CH dial clockwise to select the next channel and turn the CH dial counterclockwise to select the previous channel Desy Gm e e 500420 Push the SAT button when the radio is Page 3 November 2008 TechTIPS 2008 Calendar of Subaru Holidays Presidents Day Monday February 18 2008 Memorial Day Monday May 26 2008 Independence Day Friday July 4 2008 Labor Day Monday September 1 2008 Thanksgiving Thursday November 27 2008 Friday November 28 2008 Christmas Thursday December 25 2008 Friday December 26 2008 New Year s Day Thursday January 1 2009 NOW YOU CAN E MAIL YOUR TECHTIPS INPUT AND SUGGES
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