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    Subaru offers reprogramming files to optimize the ECM.
    Mike Mavrigian
    April 22, 2025
    This bulletin applies to 2015-2019 Subaru Legacy/Outback vehicles equipped with a 3.6L engine and 2015-2020 WRX STI vehicles equipped with a 2.5L engine.
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    A customer may report that the HV battery will not charge when the charging cable is connected to the vehicle. During diagnosis, DTCs U019B-87 may be stored in the PCM and U0064-87 may be stored in the BECM (battery energy control module). The cause is software or electrical wiring continuity.
    Mike Mavrigian
    April 22, 2025
    This bulletin applies to Jaguar E-Pace vehicles. JLR (Jaguar Land Rover) is experiencing a higher warranty cost than expected for high-voltage junction boxes (HVJBs) due to incorrect...
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    Replace the exhaust manifold with P/N PY8V-13-450K. You’ll also need manifold gasket PY8V-13-460C, six manifold nuts P/N SH01-13-465, turbo gasket PY8V-13-710B, gasket PY88-13-490, five exhaust manifold nuts PY88-13-465A, gasket PE23-40-305 and two nuts 9994-61-000.
    Mike Mavrigian
    April 22, 2025
    This bulletin applies to 2017-2020 Mazda6 vehicles produced before July 8, 2020, 2019-2020 CX-5 vehicles built before July 7, 2020, and 2016-2020 CX-9 vehicles built before July...
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    Techstream software version 13.20.018 or later is required. When replacing the EPB module, the ECU part number is unchanged, but the calibration logic has been updated.
    Mike Mavrigian
    April 22, 2025
    Some 2018-2019 Lexus LC500, LC500h, LS500 and LS500h vehicles may exhibit an EPB (electric parking brake) malfunction warning message with DTC C13A8 (electric parking brake actuator...
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    The new pink coolant has replaced green coolant in an effort to aid in distinguishing between gas engine and EV applications.
    Mike Mavrigian
    April 22, 2025
    Kia changed its coolant color from green to pink for KMC vehicles built starting July 20, 2020, KMM vehicles built starting Nov. 23, 2020, and KMMG vehicles starting Oct. 26, ...
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    Example of an electronically controlled actuator.
    Mike Mavrigian
    April 15, 2025
    Owners of 2016-2024 Chevy Camaro vehicles equipped with an LGX, LT1 or LT4 engine may comment about a check engine light on and/or an exhaust noise.
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    This may be due to the software in the PCM. Reprogram the PCM with the latest available software.
    Mike Mavrigian
    April 15, 2025
    Some 2018-2020 Ford EcoSport vehicles equipped with a 1.0L EcoBoost engine may exhibit a reoccurring illuminated MIL with DTC P04DB.
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    If the temp sensor is leaking, replace the thermostat housing inlet pipe using P/N 55507975 and sensor 55488246.
    Mike Mavrigian
    April 15, 2025
    A small number of 2021 Cadillac XT4 and XT5 vehicles may have a coolant inlet pipe that may present an obstructed threaded hole for the coolant temperature sensor, which could...
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    If the noise is coming from the energy absorbing slip joint area of the lower shaft, replace the steering column assembly.
    Mike Mavrigian
    April 15, 2025
    This bulletin applies to 2020-2021 Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator vehicles built on or after July 15, 2020, and on or before March 2, 2021.
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    Again drive between one to five mph while turning the steering wheel between ¼ turn and full lock. If the noise persists, replace the front driveshaft using new driveshaft bolts.
    Mike Mavrigian
    April 15, 2025
    This bulletin applies to 2021-2023 RAM 2500, 3500, 4500/5500 trucks built on and after Jan. 1, 2021, and on and before March 31, 2023, equipped with four-wheel drive.
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    Carefully clean the contact surface to remove dust/grease/contaminants.
    Mike Mavrigian
    April 8, 2025
    Owners of 2021 Mercedes-Benz vehicles with front wheel drive (and 4x4 vehicles) may complain about a single throttle lift-off clunk noise when changing from forward to reverse...
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    If the air spring struts have index AE, replace with index AS.
    Mike Mavrigian
    April 8, 2025
    This bulletin applies to 2019-2020 Audi Q8 vehicles equipped with self-leveling suspension.
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    Replace the engine oil solenoid valve with a new one according to MGSS online. Replace the engine oil and filter. Reprogram the PCM using IDS 128.06 or later.
    Mike Mavrigian
    April 8, 2025
    This bulletin applies to 2018-2021 Mazda CX-5, 2020-2021 CX-30, 2019-2021 Mazda3 and 2018-2021 Mazda6 vehicles, equipped with cylinder deactivation.
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    Update the J623 engine/motor control module using the SVM unit code438F and new software version 0005 or higher. New software is P/N 5G0 906 259 Q.
    Mike Mavrigian
    April 8, 2025
    This bulletin applies to 2019-2020 Volkswagen Jetta GLI and Golf GTI vehicles. Under certain conditions, the engine may stall at very low speeds or when the vehicle is already...