Do Subaru Foresters have ac problems?
What are common reasons my Subaru Forester has air conditioning problems? While there are a variety of reasons your Subaru Forester air conditioning won’t work, the most common 3 are a refrigerant leak, an electrical climate control issue, or a problem with the air conditioning compressor.
Why is my Subaru ac not working?
The most common causes that hinders normal operation of air conditioning system on your Subaru Forester are dirty cabin air filter, refrigerant leak, dirty or clogged condenser, dirty or clogged evaporator, bad blower motor, defective compressor, faulty blend door actuator or any fault in the electrical system.
Does a Subaru Forester come in 6 cylinder?
All Forester models are powered by the same 2.5-liter flat-four-cylinder engine that makes 182 horsepower and can tow 1500 pounds. A continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) routes the engine’s power to Subaru’s trademark all-wheel-drive system.
What’s the problem with intermittent air conditioning in Subaru?
Hey everyone! Enter your ride HERE to be a part of this month’s Outback of the Month Challenge! Just thought I’d share my problem/solution in case it helps anyone else with intermittent air conditioning. I was having a problem with my a/c system either working or blowing hot air.
Why does my Subaru Forester XT stop cooling?
I believe I am having the exact same issues with my 2015 Subaru Forester XT. When I tap the compressor clutch it immediately comes on, I can then drive for a while without issues. If it happens to stop cooling again and I stop and tap the clutch , it starts again. I will try you techniques.
What to do about intermittent a / C in Subaru Outback?
To solve the problem, I used a screwdriver to push the clutch in and out (the travel is about a 1 mm to 1.5 mm). I repeated this to all sides of the clutch to ensure that it moved as freely as possible. I then used compressed air to blow out dust from the inside of the clutch and sprayed a little oil in there to keep things lubed up.
Why does my Subaru Outback not get air?
Click to expand… Nothing too substantial, but plenty of dust. I think the bulk of it was just built up on the inside of the clutch and was displaced when I pushed the clutch plate in and out with the screwdriver. The air was just to remove most of the stuff that was kicked loose from that.