Where is the car AC thermostat located?
The secret of the thermostat lies in the small cylinder located on the engine-side of the device. This cylinder is filled with a wax that begins to melt at perhaps 180 degrees F (different thermostats open at different temperatures, but 180 F/82 C is a common temperature).
Does the car thermostat affect air conditioning?
The air conditioning system will not be affected by a bad thermostat. The AC system doesn’t care what the engine is doing. The heater is not the same as the other one.
How do I test my car AC thermostat?
Start your car’s engine and allow it to idle. Look through the radiator filler neck to see if the coolant flows. At this time, it should not be flowing as your car has not reached the operating temperature to cause the thermostat to open. If you find the coolant is flowing, it means the thermostat valve is open.
How does the air conditioner work in a Subaru?
A compressor, Condenser, Evaporative (Evap) core, Expansion valve, receiver dryer, hoses and lines, thermo sensor and the controls. Inside the car there are a series of ducting or blend doors and their respective controls. I am not really going to give a class on how the ac system works I will save that for another article.
Where is the thermosensor located in a Subaru?
The fix is a new thermosensor (which is located in the Evap core). This requires taking the Evap core out of the vehicle which is partially removing the dash components on the passenger side. I usually suggest replacing the expansion valve at the same time.
Why does my Subaru Legacy Run low on AC?
The 2000 to 2004 Legacy and Outback suffer from leaks at the 2 Ac hoses one from the compressor to the condenser and one form the compressor to the Evap core. This causes the system to run low or empty.
How to check coolant levels in a Subaru?
Replace the radiator cap and run the engine for 5 minutes. Leave your Subaru OVERNIGHT and check the coolant levels in the morning, this is a critical step do NOT shortcut this, if you don’t do this step your Subaru will overheat! Any questions about bleeding Subaru engines?