Recall # WQC39 - ECM Reprogramming for Coolant Thermostat - Page 5 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

davesrave · 12-06-2012, 08:09 PM

Got a letter from Subaru (old school!) with the info everyone is talking about, Service Program WQC-39. Only thing it says that I haven't read here is: "WHAT WE ARE ASKING YOU TO DO PROMPTLY" is make an appointment with the Subaru Dealer "as soon as possible". And the curious sentence: "Please present this letter to your Subaru Dealer on the day of your service appointment." Wait, what? Why would this be helpful? How could they not know? I haven't a clue.

My Vin is 00367.

BRZranger · 12-06-2012, 09:26 PM

How would this affect an already tuned car?

How about if a stock-ECU car got the recall-flash and then flashed a tune? Would the tune negate the recall-flash?

Any ideas if ECUtek will address this in their own flashes?

Foobar · 12-07-2012, 06:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brzranger

How would this affect an already tuned car?

How about if a stock-ECU car got the recall-flash and then flashed a tune? Would the tune negate the recall-flash?

Any ideas if ECUtek will address this in their own flashes?

Check with your tuner to see if they're using the latest dealer reflash that includes the fix. I if not, getting it fixed will just be negated by your old flash until it too gets the reflash.

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sbxjap · 12-07-2012, 07:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davesrave

Got a letter from Subaru (old school!) with the info everyone is talking about, Service Program WQC-39. Only thing it says that I haven't read here is: "WHAT WE ARE ASKING YOU TO DO PROMPTLY" is make an appointment with the Subaru Dealer "as soon as possible". And the curious sentence: "Please present this letter to your Subaru Dealer on the day of your service appointment." Wait, what? Why would this be helpful? How could they not know? I haven't a clue.

My Vin is 00367.

Lol, I got a letter in the mail too! Guess its serious enough that they would email and send a letter. Seems like a conspiracy...

Zadkiel · 12-07-2012, 10:28 AM

Reading the letter, the gist seems that if the Thermostat doesn't work, you'll get a CEL. At least that's what the wording says. I am wondering if they're implimenting a fix for the idle dip too.

kevinnivek8877 · 12-07-2012, 11:21 AM

Just got my notification in the mail. VIN 0869 - no CEL issues or anything. Not sure if I should bother with this "fix" and risk causing issues.

If I do decide to get this done and they have to keep my car, would they give me a loaner car for the duration of the fix?

Subaruwrxfan · 12-07-2012, 11:34 AM

Got the letter yesterday too, I am an early BRZ as well (733). I haven't had an CELs but the car does idle like crap. I have an appointment for the service on December 18th. Hope it fixes the idle issue, and I wouldn't mind the "chirping" being quieter too.

2point0 · 12-07-2012, 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kevinnivek8877

Just got my notification in the mail. VIN 0869 - no CEL issues or anything. Not sure if I should bother with this "fix" and risk causing issues.

If I do decide to get this done and they have to keep my car, would they give me a loaner car for the duration of the fix?

Depends on the dealer. Where I bought my car, they hooked me up with loaners twice when they had my car in. Another dealer said they'd just show me to the nearest Enterprise rental.

developer · 12-07-2012, 12:12 PM

It is interesting. Of the people who are listing vins they seem to be in the lower numbers. I wonder if they are notifying in purchase order? I am in the 3400 range and have not been notified yet.

BRZranger · 12-07-2012, 01:33 PM

My dealer Carter Subaru does this service in their quick service side which you can just walkin. Should take about 30-45 minutes.

BRaZinDave · 12-07-2012, 02:55 PM

Received mine via mail yesterday and VIN is 00549.

Trikle · 12-07-2012, 06:49 PM

Brought my BRZ in for Taillight condensation and they told me about the ECM update, it is VIN based judging by the comments on my invoice from the dealer.

"9084 VIN number falls into the recall range"

BRZranger · 12-07-2012, 07:09 PM

Got the Following done today at Carter Subaru Shoreline, WA: ECM update, GPS fix and front speaker grill.

Waiting on taillights and DRL replacements due to condensation.

Carter Subaru is awesome btw, quick, friendly and knowledgable.

GPS is working great so far! Don't even notice the ECM update.

Sony · 12-07-2012, 07:32 PM

I just got this notice as well...hopefully it wont screw with my Tune...

12-06-2012, 08:09 PM	#57
davesrave Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Drives: 2014 Boxster S; 2015 Macan S Location: MA Posts: 206 Thanks: 326 Thanked 233 Times in 63 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Got the letter Got a letter from Subaru (old school!) with the info everyone is talking about, Service Program WQC-39. Only thing it says that I haven't read here is: "WHAT WE ARE ASKING YOU TO DO PROMPTLY" is make an appointment with the Subaru Dealer "as soon as possible". And the curious sentence: "Please present this letter to your Subaru Dealer on the day of your service appointment." Wait, what? Why would this be helpful? How could they not know? I haven't a clue. My Vin is 00367.

12-07-2012, 10:28 AM	#61
Zadkiel Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: CBS BRZ Limited 6MT Location: PA Posts: 644 Thanks: 30 Thanked 144 Times in 108 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Reading the letter, the gist seems that if the Thermostat doesn't work, you'll get a CEL. At least that's what the wording says. I am wondering if they're implimenting a fix for the idle dip too. __________________ Back in (Crystal) Black.

12-07-2012, 11:34 AM	#63
Subaruwrxfan Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: 2015 Mustang EcoBoost Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 796 Thanks: 274 Thanked 195 Times in 89 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Got the letter yesterday too, I am an early BRZ as well (733). I haven't had an CELs but the car does idle like crap. I have an appointment for the service on December 18th. Hope it fixes the idle issue, and I wouldn't mind the "chirping" being quieter too. __________________ Check out my BRZ videos on my YouTube page: youtube.com/subaruwrxfan

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12-06-2012, 09:26 PM	#58
BRZranger Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: BRZ Location: Everett, WA Posts: 736 Thanks: 996 Thanked 268 Times in 180 Posts Mentioned: 15 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	How would this affect an already tuned car? How about if a stock-ECU car got the recall-flash and then flashed a tune? Would the tune negate the recall-flash? Any ideas if ECUtek will address this in their own flashes?

12-07-2012, 11:21 AM	#62
kevinnivek8877 Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: BRZ Location: Brooklyn Posts: 81 Thanks: 145 Thanked 10 Times in 8 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Just got my notification in the mail. VIN 0869 - no CEL issues or anything. Not sure if I should bother with this "fix" and risk causing issues. If I do decide to get this done and they have to keep my car, would they give me a loaner car for the duration of the fix?

12-07-2012, 12:12 PM	#65
developer Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: BRZ Limited Location: Portland OR Posts: 127 Thanks: 72 Thanked 64 Times in 29 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	It is interesting. Of the people who are listing vins they seem to be in the lower numbers. I wonder if they are notifying in purchase order? I am in the 3400 range and have not been notified yet.

12-07-2012, 01:33 PM	#66
BRZranger Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: BRZ Location: Everett, WA Posts: 736 Thanks: 996 Thanked 268 Times in 180 Posts Mentioned: 15 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	My dealer Carter Subaru does this service in their quick service side which you can just walkin. Should take about 30-45 minutes.

12-07-2012, 02:55 PM	#67
BRaZinDave Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: WRB Limited AT, 1965 COBRA, Location: Central Pa Posts: 41 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Received mine via mail yesterday and VIN is 00549.

12-07-2012, 06:49 PM	#68
Trikle Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Subaru BRZ Location: San jose CA Posts: 61 Thanks: 7 Thanked 15 Times in 8 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Brought my BRZ in for Taillight condensation and they told me about the ECM update, it is VIN based judging by the comments on my invoice from the dealer. "9084 VIN number falls into the recall range"

12-07-2012, 07:09 PM	#69
BRZranger Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: BRZ Location: Everett, WA Posts: 736 Thanks: 996 Thanked 268 Times in 180 Posts Mentioned: 15 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Got the Following done today at Carter Subaru Shoreline, WA: ECM update, GPS fix and front speaker grill. Waiting on taillights and DRL replacements due to condensation. Carter Subaru is awesome btw, quick, friendly and knowledgable. GPS is working great so far! Don't even notice the ECM update.

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