Engine Controls - Cooling Fan Runs Continuously

NUMBER: 09-43-06
DATE: 08/02/06

APPLICABILITY:
2005MY and After Legacy and Outback
Vehicles Equipped with 2.5 Turbo SMI

SUBJECT:
Modification of Main Cooling Fan Relay

INTRODUCTION

The purpose of this bulletin is to inform you of a modification made to the main cooling fan relay.

The negative surge current protector in the relay was changed from a diode to a resistor, in order to protect the ECM circuitry. If the ECM circuitry gets damaged it could cause the main cooling fan to run continually.

When diagnosing an applicable vehicle for a main cooling fan running continually, follow the normal diagnostic procedures. If nothing is found, and the vehicle is before the countermeasure~ replace the ECM and install a modified relay.

PRODUCTION LINE CHANGE





The modified relay was used in production May, 2006 starting with the VINs shown.

PART INFORMATION

The new part number for the modified main cooling fan relay is 82501AG120.

WARRANTY/CLAIM INFORMATION

Refer to the Subaru Warranty Wizard for claim submission information.





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