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A non-commercial subreddit devoted to the VB chassis 2022+ Subaru WRX. If you're looking for a buy/sell/trade group, check out r/VB_WRXMarketplace.This week I received by snail mail a warranty extension for the DCMs in 2017– 2018 Foresters. Subaru confirms that many customers have experienced a dead battery due to the DCM continually trying to connect to 3G networks which are no longer available. If one subscribes to the Subaru STARLINK telematics service for $198, Subaru dealers will ...4 posts · Joined 2016. #1 · Jan 4, 2018. I have a 2015 Outback Limited and experiencing a battery drain. There's an intermittent clicking sound coming from the rear of the car and it looks like when unnoticed will drain the battery overnight. We've experienced some opening issues with the rear tailgate where it will not entirely open and just ...Sep 26, 2021. #1. I have a 2016 legacy 2.5 limited. I have a battery drain / parasitic load issue. As of September 2021 I've replaced 3 batteries and about to put my 4th in. I did a drain check and on Fuse 9 under hood/main fuse box I get 0.6 amp drain then when i pull the fuse it drops to 0.06 amps. This feeds the data communication module / DCM.The parasite drain issue is noted by Subaru of America. BUT the parts to fix it have been backordered since October 2023. Subaru of America would not provide a loaner or pay the full amount of the repair which it should have. There is a class action for those that are sick an tired of the DEAD battery (even with the new larger recall) for the ...Joined Jul 6, 2021. 17 Posts. #43 · Apr 1, 2024. Pat Logan said: Received my letter, and made an appointment at a dealership for my 2016 Outback to have the DCM updated, as I've had battery issues for four years. 82k miles. The service advisor told me my warranty had expired. Asked for the service supervisor.Subaru of America faces class action lawsuits over defective electrical systems causing premature battery failure in several models. Find out if you are eligible for extended warranty, cash reimbursement, or towing services.We would like to show you a description here but the site won't allow us.I found parasitic drain dropped from 140-150ma to 20 ma when I removed the DCM fuse. On the 2016 it's fuse #8 (7.5A) in the underhood fuse panel. Left it removed. So far only issue I've found is the microphone doesn't work. My battery would run down in 4 or 5 days if the car wasn't driven. The Starlink unit appears to have some sort of backup ...592 posts · Joined 2015. #1 · Dec 26, 2022. Any group member, that's removed the DCM (telemetric module) under the radio, have info on it's backup battery. A web search shows the p/n 57433SG000. Price $50+. Is it a common battery, for example, with leads attached.The flashlight feature on your iPhone is undeniably handy, but it can be frustrating when you accidentally leave it on and drain your battery. If you find yourself in this situatio...Oct 2, 2019 ... Subaru Outback Battery Drain Issues? - Reacts. ModJunkie Reacts•18K views · 14:04 · Go ... 2019 Subaru Outback Legacy DCM Parasitic Battery Drain ...They first established that my new battery was good by charging it fully and then performing a controlled battery drain, and then ran the diagnostics. Turns out the DCM was defective and they replaced that for free. I was charged $174 for the controlled battery drain and saved the $1800 which would have been the charge for the rest of the …I believe I've got the dreaded Subaru parasitic battery drain issue on my 2015 2.5 Outback. Internet research has led me to think the DCM module is the source of the problem, and I'd like to disable it by pulling the correct fuse. My problem is that neither of the two fuse diagrams have a dedicated DCM fuse labelled, unlike the 2016 cars.Jan 13, 2023 · And the dealership should first try replacing the $60 DCM battery, which is quite possibly the cause of the excessive current drain, instead of replacing the whole DCM. This is a lithium ion battery, and it may be failing to charge properly, which causes constant drain on the main +12V battery.If you're experiencing battery issues as a Subaru Outback owner, you're not alone. In fact, there have been multiple lawsuits against Subaru for consistent battery issues in different Subaru models. This includes a class-action suit against the 2016-2019 Subaru Outback models, the 2019-2020 Subaru Ascent models, and more.We’ve got a 2016 outback, and have been struggling with parasitic battery drain for some time now. Initially Subaru’s response when we brought the car in with a battery damaged by draining was “modern cars need to be driven daily” - Ug! Subaru upgraded our battery size, and we’d still wind up with a dead battery.FWIW, in October, my 2019 Subaru Outback battery started to die even though I replaced the OEM battery in September 2022 with a brand new upsized battery. I checked for a parasitic draw and sure enough it was from the DCM circuit. Searched and came across this thread. My car is out of warrranty and I did not buy an e xtended warranty.Genuine Subaru Part - 57433VC000 2016 Subaru Outback 2.5L Base Battery DCM. Batteries, Electrical, Maintenance, RADIO, AUDIO - 57433VC000 - Genuine Subaru PartFaulty dcm causing parasitic drain on battery causing dead battery every two days. New battery did not solve problem. ... January 12,2024 - Subaru Dealer performed Battery Draw Test Cost $170 ...Apr 19, 2023 ... There is a battery drain class action suit against Subaru and your car fits within the range of years affected. I believe it was settled ...The symptoms are that the telematics function can't be used, and the RED light is on inside the car. if they didn't do a current drain test, they may be assuming that this is the cause. The TSB for the rear gate module is only to point out that there is a new part available. It's not a warranty of any sort.Joined Jul 6, 2021. 17 Posts. #43 · Apr 1, 2024The last time the battery was completely d Same battery drain issue here. I was at the dealer last week and they diagnosed the DCM issue. $700, plus the module is back ordered anyway. ... there are additional steps to verify the DCM current drain before ordering a new DCM. subaru has developed a new software to reset the mode of the DCM. ...Draining battery. We took delivery of our 2020 Ascent on 30-October. Today we noticed it taking a while to crank over, so my husband put a battery charger on it this evening. At first the battery charger showed less than 20% charge; after an hour the battery charger showed "bad battery". The battery in our 2017 became too weak, due to lack of use It started right up with a jump, but my experience leaves me with several questions/observations as keeping the interior lights on for 8 hours should not drain the battery: 1. Is the reserve capacity of the OEM battery too small for the car. 2. Is the drain too large on the battery so that an 8 hour bulb burn drops voltage below needed to start. 3.Author: Denis Flierl. A new defective battery lawsuit has been filed against Subaru of America and Subaru Canada. The recent case covers more models, including the 2015-2019 Subaru Forester, 2015 ... My battery drain was caused by the Starlink, so Subaru serv

Battery DCM. Batteries, Electrical, Maintenance, RADIO, AUDIO. 2017 Subaru Forester. Genuine Subaru Part - 57433AN000 (57433SG000)Yeah it'll have to be replaced. My car is at Subaru right now and has been for the last 5 days and they just now today found out it was the DCM module and they have to order the part. My car has 26k miles on it and I'm already on my second battery in 2 months. It's constantly looking for your key fob which is causing it to drain the battery.OUTBACKERxHUNT. 10 posts · Joined 2021. #9 · Oct 3, 2023. This should've been a recall on thier tiny ass battery that they put in the Subaru outback. I have a 2015 outback limited. I bought it at 50k in 2019. Battery died every week if I parked my car too long or went to hunt and fish and left the trunk open too long.He was headed to the dealership yesterday Tuesday, April 16 to go get his car. Showed up and they said literally 20 minutes earlier, the dealership had received an email from Subaru saying the 2019 model year would now be covered under the DCM extended warranty. So now instead of the cheaper DCM bypass, he can get the full replacement for free.Subaru has agreed to settle a class action lawsuit brought over the company’s vehicles’ faulty batteries. Forester 2015-2020, Legacy 2015-2020, Ascent 2019-2020, WRX 2015-2020, and 2015-2020 Outback purchasers and lessees are included in the settlement. Subaru is a Japanese automaker with headquarters in Shinjuku, Tokyo.

Faulty dcm causing parasitic drain on battery causing dead battery every two days. New battery did not solve problem. ... January 12,2024 - Subaru Dealer performed Battery Draw Test Cost $170 ...In this video I have a look at a customers Subaru Outback that has a customer complaint that the battery dies after sitting a few weeks. We end up finding th...Subaru engines have a radiator and water channel design that uses pumped and pressurized coolant to stabilize its internal temperature. Unlike most internal combustion engines, ins...…

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