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Change To Engine Oil Pressure Switch (02-162-15R)

Publication date: 2015-09-11
Reference number: 02-162-15R

CHANGE TO ENGINE OIL PRESSURE SWITCH

CHANGE TO ENGINE OIL PRESSURE SWITCH

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): 02-162-15R, Date of Issue:  September 11, 2015
SUBARU: 2005 - Current Legacy and Outback; 2008 - Current Impreza, WRX, STi and Crosstrek; 2003 - Current Forester; 2006 - 2014 Tribeca; 2013 - Current BRZ
Superceded Bulletin(s): 02-162-15, Date of Issue:  September 10, 2015

APPLICABILITY

2005 - Current MY Legacy and Outback

2008 - Current MY Impreza, WRX, STi and Crosstrek

2003 - Current MY Forester

2006 - 14MY Tribeca

2013 - Current MY BRZ

INTRODUCTION

This Service Information bulletin announces a design change to the oil pressure switch assembly. Nickel plating has been applied to the internal switch contacts to enhance their durability and reduce the possibility of poor contact which could affect operation or cause improper illumination of the oil pressure warning lamp. A small pilot portion was added to the threaded area on p.n. 25240KA051 as shown in the illustration below.

PRODUCTION CHANGE INFORMATION

The new oil pressure switches were incorporated into production with the following VINs:

VEHICLE / MODEL STARTING VIN
Legacy All G*005828
Outback G*208461
Impreza / Crosstrek 4-Door F*016540
5-Door F*278870
Hybrid F*284059
Forester All F*829098
WRX All G*803630
WRX STI G*808569
BRZ All G*600111

PART INFORMATION

NOTE: The oil pressure switches shown below supersede part numbers 25240KA040 and 25240KA050 respectively.
G10093278
G10093279

SERVICE PROCEDURE / INFORMATION

Whenever replacement of the oil pressure switch is required, follow the procedure outlined in the applicable Service Manual. After installation, always run the engine and recheck for leaks and proper operation of the warning lamp before releasing the vehicle.

REMINDER:  SOA strongly discourages the printing and/or local storage of service information as previously released information and electronic publications may be updated at any time.

Always refer to STIS for the latest service information before performing any repairs.