Cruise Control - Lever Vibration

NUMBER: 15-114-05

DATE: 05/04/05

APPLICABILITY:
2005MY Legacy/Outback and Forester Vehicles;
2004MY Impreza Vehicles

SUBJECT:
Cruise Control Lever Vibration

INTRODUCTION

There is the possibility that the cruise control lever could vibrate as the result of the cruise control switch printed circuit board not setting in the switch case tightly. To eliminate the vibration, a piece of non-woven material will need to be installed between the cover of the cruise control switch and printed circuit board.

PRODUCTION LINE CHANGE





A countermeasure was used in production starting with the VIN's shown.

PARTS INFORMATION

A non-woven material, as an example 3M Temflex 1755 (available through most automotive jobbers), will be required. Black electrical tape may also be used, however it will need to be layered twice to gain the thickness required.

REPAIR PROCEDURES/INFORMATION

1) Remove the steering wheel (refer to the applicable Subaru Service Manual).

NOTE:
Before disconnecting battery, record the pre-set radio stations.





2) Using a clean work surface, turn over the steering wheel and remove the two screws that secure the cruise control switch and cover (see Figures 1 and 2).





3) Carefully remove the cruise control switch cover (see Fig 3 and 4).





4) Install a piece of non-woven material (5 mm x 10 mm x 0.35 mm thick) onto the cruise control switch cover where it comes in contact with the printed circuit board (see Fig 5).

5) Reinstall the cruise control switch cover.

6) Reinstall the steering wheel (refer back to the applicable Subaru Service Manual).

NOTE:
After reconnecting the battery, re-set radio stations.

7) Confirm that the noise is eliminated and cruise control functions properly.

CLAIM REIMBURSEMENT/WARRANTY INFORMATION





For vehicles within the Basic New Car Limited Warranty period, this repair may be claimed using the table.





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