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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU2007FORESTER F4-2.5L DOHC TURBOREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINSALL TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINSA/T - LEARNING CONTROL PROCEDURE
2007 Subaru Forester F4-2.5L DOHC Turbo
A/T - Learning Control Procedure
2007 Subaru Forester F4-2.5L DOHC TurboSECTION A/T - Learning Control Procedure
NUMBER 16-72-07
DATE: 12/17/07

APPLICABILITY:
Refer to Chart*
* For vehicles not listed, refer to the applicable Subaru Service manual for the procedure
SUBJECT:
Automatic Transmission Learning Control Procedure
INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this bulletin is to announce that the automatic transmission learning control procedure can now be performed using the SSMIII with the latest version (Oct 2007) Details can be found on the SSMIII help menu under "Learning and inspection mode related to AT".
The learning control needs to be preformed when the TCM is reprogrammed or replaced, disassembly or replacement of the transmission, replacement of the valve body or when Clear Memory 2 is executed.
In addition, if a vehicle is experiencing a harsh shift, shift shock and/or delayed shift with no diagnostic codes set and nothing is found during basic diagnostics, the learning procedure should be performed When performing the A/T Learning Procedure as a stand alone procedure, the following claim information has been added to Subaru Warranty Wizard(R).

WARRANTY CLA1M INFORMATION

Disclaimer
DATE: 12/17/07
APPLICABILITY:
Refer to Chart*
* For vehicles not listed, refer to the applicable Subaru Service manual for the procedure
SUBJECT:
Automatic Transmission Learning Control Procedure
INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this bulletin is to announce that the automatic transmission learning control procedure can now be performed using the SSMIII with the latest version (Oct 2007) Details can be found on the SSMIII help menu under "Learning and inspection mode related to AT".
The learning control needs to be preformed when the TCM is reprogrammed or replaced, disassembly or replacement of the transmission, replacement of the valve body or when Clear Memory 2 is executed.
In addition, if a vehicle is experiencing a harsh shift, shift shock and/or delayed shift with no diagnostic codes set and nothing is found during basic diagnostics, the learning procedure should be performed When performing the A/T Learning Procedure as a stand alone procedure, the following claim information has been added to Subaru Warranty Wizard(R).
WARRANTY CLA1M INFORMATION
Disclaimer
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.