Interior - Seat Heater Inoperative
SERVICE BULLETINNUMBER: *07-66-11R*
DATE: 11/18/11
REVISED: *05/30/12*
APPLICABILITY:
2008 - 2012MY Impreza/WRX/STI
2009 - 2012MY Forester
SUBJECT:
Seat Heaters (if equipped)
INTRODUCTION
If you encounter a customer complaint that the seat heater is inoperative, there is a possibility that the seat heater element may need to be replaced. The layout of the seat heater element has been changed and was moved slightly towards the outer circumference of the seat cushion to
prevent the element from breaking.
Refer to the applicable service manual and perform diagnostic/troubleshooting as outlined to locate the source of the problem before replacing any components.
COUNTERMEASURE IN PRODUCTION
The new style seat heater element was incorporated into production starting with the following VINs.
PART INFORMATION
On Forester models, the length of the guide wire was also changed. If you replace the old style seat heater element with the new style, the new style guide wire will also need to be replaced.
On Impreza models, the length of the guide wire has not been changed. The old style guide wire may be used with the new style seat heater element.
SEAT HEATER ELEMENT CONFIGURATION
REPAIR PROCEDURE/INFORMATION
Refer to the applicable Subaru service manual for diagnostics and replacement.
WARRANTY/CLAIM INFORMATION
For vehicles within the Basic New Car Limited Warranty period, refer to Subaru Warranty Wizard for claim information.
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