2000 Subaru Legacy Technical Service Bulletins

67 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2000 Subaru Legacy. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 11010925Nov 14, 2024Electrical system. This annocement is to inform dealers to the Gen 3.1 Head Unit OTA will be available via Wi-Fi. The update will take place in multiple batches with the first beginneing November 15th and the last being Decemeber 3rd. This update is for approximatelt 714,000 VINs.
• 11009701Oct 31, 2024Other or unknown. This bulletin details an important regulation issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) which impacts the way some vehicles with accessories are sold. This regulation applies to any automobile retailer installing accessories on a vehicle prior to its first sale.
• 11009685Oct 1, 2024Other or unknown. This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models.
• 11008283Sep 27, 2024Electrical system. This Service Information Bulletin announces the preferred practices to be used when handling vehicles equipped with Gen2 Telematics which are enrolled in the Subaru STARLINK® Security Plus Service featuring Stolen Vehicle Recovery Plus with Immobilizer.
• 11008282Sep 27, 2024Engine, Electrical system. This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models.
• 11008281Sep 26, 2024Engine. This Service Information Bulletin announces the diagnostic procedures to be followed when diagnosing engine oil leakage on FA and FB type engines.
• 11008280Sep 26, 2024Electrical system. This Service Information bulletin is being released as guidance for proper testing and charging of vehicle batteries.
• 11008279Sep 26, 2024Electrical system. This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure.
• 11008276Sep 26, 2024Electrical system. The CP1.5 RCs OTA is available for all mid and high grade CP1.5 head units.
• 11008267Sep 17, 2024Engine. This bulletin announces availability of the NEW genuine Subaru engine oil filter.
• 11008259Sep 4, 2024Suspension. This bulletin outlines the judgment criteria to be used when inspecting front transverse link bushings to reduce unnecessary bushing replacement.
• 11006932Aug 15, 2024Electrical system. This Service Information Bulletin announces important diagnostic information to utilize when the Data Communication Module (DCM) is being tested as a dark current/standby current source.
• 11006935Aug 5, 2024Electrical system. This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure for 2025MY vehicles.
• 11006934Aug 5, 2024Engine, Electrical system. The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information along with an overview of the Subaru Lock Information web-site.
• 11006931Aug 5, 2024Electrical system. This Bulletin provides additional diagnostics to follow when addressing a Telematics-related DTC B2A16.
• 11005624Jul 24, 2024Transmission and drivetrain. This annoucement provides parts personnel information about remanufactured transmissions that will no longer be available.
• 11005615Jul 18, 2024Electrical system. This announcement provides information for retailers to install the latest infotainment system software for Denso CP 1.5.
• 11005614Jul 17, 2024Electrical system. This bulletin announces important diagnostic information to utilize when testing the Data Communication Module (DCM) as a dark current/standby current source. All models equipped with Telematics except Solterra.
• 11005609Jul 15, 2024Electrical system, Air bags. This announcement provides information on Takata Recall Escalated Towing Program.
• 11005608Jul 11, 2024Engine. This thermo control valve video contains information on the replacement of thermo control valve.
• 11005599Jul 9, 2024Other or unknown. This Bulletin provides SOA paint codes to help eliminate possible confusion for 2025 MY vehicles.
• 11005595Jul 8, 2024Other or unknown. This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models.
• 11005593Jul 8, 2024Suspension. This Bulletin provides guidance for diagnosing a leaking front or rear suspension strut.
• 11002730Jun 28, 2024Electrical system. This information announces reprograming file availability for Gen 4.5 Denso CP1.5 Audio and Navigation systems. Inprovement for CarPlay concerns with hands-free calls when the receiving party is not able to hear the caller.
• 11002725Jun 25, 2024Brakes. This bulletin provides diagnosis and procedure information to be applied when diagnosing potential fluid leaks on front and rear brake calipers. This information has been developed to reduce unnecessary brake caliper replacement.
• 10241801Aug 1, 2023Latches, locks and linkages, Electrical system, Equipment. The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information along with an overview of the Subaru Lock Information web-site.
• 10240110Jul 11, 2023Equipment. This bulletin announces the recommended cleaning procedures to followed when encountering vehicles with long time exposure to pollen on painted surfaces on vehicles imported from Japan. This bulletin does not apply to SIA built vehicles.
• 10219492Aug 23, 2022Equipment. This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models.
• 10219491Aug 23, 2022Equipment, Electrical system. This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure.
• 10209915Mar 18, 2022Electrical system. This bulletin has been developed to outline the steps for gathering basic essential information during diagnosis and repair of the Infotainment concerns. (Applicable to all models with Harman or Denso CP1 Infotainment).
• 10198758Jun 17, 2021Electrical system, Equipment. This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models
• 10198749Jun 7, 2021Equipment, Engine cooling. This bulletin is to advise of SOA’s revised catalytic converter recycling program shipping procedure.
• 10187315Feb 1, 2021Equipment. To help reduce confusion and increase technician efficiency, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) has developed the following cross reference list to help locate the appropriate Special Service Tool.
• 10186364Jan 12, 2021Equipment, Engine cooling, Transmission and drivetrain. This bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing.
• 10186348Jan 4, 2021Equipment, Electrical system. The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information.
• 10179416Aug 26, 2020Engine cooling. This service information bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing used on the models listed.
• 10179378Aug 4, 2020Equipment. Special Service Tools Cross Reference List.
• 10174543Apr 30, 2020Equipment. All Models (Vehicle Cleaning- COVID-19Best Practices)
• 10163525Jul 11, 2019Brakes. This Service Information bulletin announces instruction for application of additional lubrication between the brake caliper support and pad clips. This will prevent the pad from dragging due to corrosion buildup which may result in uneven or premature wear of the replacement brake pads. This additional instruction applies to all models with brake pads using the upper and lower pad clips and has been added to the…
• 10161824May 21, 2019Equipment. Subaru Service and Technical Support Line Newletter.
• 10161813May 6, 2019Equipment. To help reduce confusion and increase technician efficiency, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) has developed the following cross reference list to help locate the appropriate Special Service Tool.
• 10150949Oct 26, 2018Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment. This Service Information bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing used on the models as listed above. During assembly of the bearing, a different type of grease is used which has a higher resistance to heat. In cases where the operator keeps a foot on the clutch pedal for extended periods, an increased amount of heat is generated which can cause the grease inside the bearing to deteriorate.
• 10150924Oct 26, 2018Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment. This Service Information bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing used on the models as listed above. During assembly of the bearing, a different type of grease is used which has a higher resistance to heat. In cases where the operator keeps a foot on the clutch pedal for extended periods, an increased amount of heat is generated which can cause the grease inside the bearing to deteriorate.
• 10120997Nov 16, 2016Equipment. The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information along with an overview of the Subaru Lock Information web-site.
• 10131647Sep 30, 2016Equipment. The purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information along with an overview of the Subaru Lock Information web-site.
• 10140499Apr 12, 2016Equipment. Revised TSB. The Subaru Lock Information Site (SLIS) is located at http://lockinfo.subaru.com, and provides information on how to obtain immobilizer codes and key cut codes for Subaru vehicles from the 2000MY to present. This bulletin identifies the equipment required to initialize (reset) the immobilizer code and cut the key blanks, for both immobilizer and non-immobilizer type keys.
• 10234908Aug 7, 2014Electrical system. Replacement Key and Immobilizer info
• 10232535Jul 17, 2014Electrical system. Replacement Key and Immobilizer Info
• 10234829Jan 15, 2014Fuel system. Repair Procedure for High-Pitched Sound from Extension Housing Area Using Latest Generation Production Parts
• 10089957Jan 15, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Repair procedure for high-pitched sound from extension housing area using latest generation production parts - this bulletin provides production change, repair procedure and parts information to address a customer concern of a high-pitched sound coming from the transmission extension housing area.

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