Cure for nasty downshift

July 29, 2013
Subaru has announced that TCM reprogramming files are now available to rectify a harsh downshift on 3-2 downshift while slowing to 12-14 mph and then accelerating. TCM reprogramming files were sent to all SDS users in the October 2011 SSMIII Update version 1.28.42.7.

Subaru has announced that TCM reprogramming files are now available to rectify a harsh downshift on 3-2 downshift while slowing to 12-14 mph and then accelerating. TCM reprogramming files were sent to all SDS users in the October 2011 SSMIII Update version 1.28.42.7.

This applies to 2010-2011 and early production 2012 Legacy and Outback vehicles equipped with the 3.6L engine and five-speed automatic transmission.

PACK FILE APPLICABILITY

PACK NAME            P/N AFTER REPROGRAM       OLD P/N                 MODEL

30919AA073.pak      30919AA073                             30919AA072              Legacy

30919AA083.pak      30919AA083                             30919AA082              Outback

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