Oil Pressure Switch - Design Change (02-164-16)
Publication date: 2016-12-27Reference number: 02-164-16
OIL PRESSURE SWITCH - DESIGN CHANGE
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
| SUBARU: | 2005-2016 Legacy and Outback; 2008-2015 Impreza; 2013-2015 Crosstrek; 2003-2015 Forester; 2008-2016 WRX and WRX STI; 2013-2016 BRZ; 2006-2014 Tribeca |
APPLICABILITY
2005-2016MY Legacy and Outback - All Models
2008-2015MY Impreza - All Models
2013-2015MY Crosstrek - All Models Including HEV
2003-2015MY Forester - All Models
2008-2016MY WRX and WRX STI - All Models
2013-2016MY BRZ
2006-2014MY Tribeca
INTRODUCTION
This Service Information bulletin announces a design change to the internal contact portion of the oil pressure switch to increase durability.
PRODUCTION CHANGE INFORMATION
The new oil pressure switches were incorporated into production as per the table below:
| Vehicle/Model | Starting VIN |
|---|---|
| Legacy | G*005828 |
| Outback | G*208461 |
| Impreza/Crosstrek | F*016540 (4-Door) |
| F*278870 (5-Door) | |
| F*284059 (Hybrid) | |
| Forester | F*829098 |
| WRX/WRX STI | G*803630 (WRX) |
| G*808569 (STI) | |
| BRZ | G*600111 |
PART INFORMATION
| Description | NEW Part Number | OLD Part Number |
|---|---|---|
| SWITCH ASSEMBLY-OIL PRESSURE | 25240KA041 | 25240KA040 |
| 25240KA051 | 25240KA050 |
The new p.n. 25240KA051 switch includes a pilot portion at the start of the threads as shown below.
SERVICE PROCEDURE/INFORMATION
If the oil pressure indicator lamp in the combination meter does not illuminate when the ignition is switched to the on position, the oil pressure switch may cause the condition. After eliminating other electrical and/or wiring causes first, replace the oil pressure switch with the applicable new part following the procedure in the applicable Service Manual.
WARRANTY/CLAIM INFORMATION
For vehicles within the Basic New Car Limited or Powertrain Limited Warranty period or covered by an active Subaru Added Security Powertrain, Classic or Gold plan, this repair may be submitted using the following claim information:
| Labor Description | Labor Operation # | Labor Time | Fail Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| OIL PRESSURE SWITCH R & R/REPLACE | A819-141 | 0.6 | BAK-42 |
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- Always refer to STIS for the latest service information before performing any repairs.