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Subaru Common A/C Issues: How To Repair + Tips/Tricks To Keep Your A/C COLD This Summer!
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Do you recommend running the AC system all year and not just in the summer?
I had two A/C issues I haven't seen anyone discuss before happen in the last couple months on my current project.
Installed the AC system I had lying around for awhile onto my originally non-AC 93 Impreza. Filled the system with dye as well, and ran it a little while… The Compressor seal in the middle of the compressor failed! Nobody talks about that giant O-ring. The front seal failed too, neither of which are easy to find replacement seals for, so I just replaced the whole thing.
Then on the ride home after getting thr A/C system charged properly, the plastic idler pulley failed in such a way the plastic melted and stuck to the crank pulley and compressor pulley too! Had to chip off all the hardened plastic and also upgraded to a metal idler pulley and metal bracket to be safe.
I think that managed to damage the new compressor though, it makes a ton of rattle-y noise now 🙁
Not sure what lessons I learned other than "Anything that can happen, will happen" LOL
My 2004 llbean's AC button stopped working, doesn't send signal power to the relay. Have confirmed this is the issue several different ways, debating whether to fix it. It blew cold air through my road tripping last year which was great, impressed the system held up as it did.
Does anyone know what the hole to the right of the oil filter is for?
2023 Subaru Impreza. A/C is a bit weak for a new car and compressor is noisy when it kicks on. Heater works like a charm.
Great video. My 2013 Impreza has a zippy sound when I turn on my AC. Still working though.
2008 Forester here, my AC works great but my engine shakes/vibrates when the AC is on. any ideas?
I bought 24 wrx vb 11ks on clock drive home about 10km driving easy,,,pulled um in driveway turned off,,,and all off a sudden alot of smoke came from under the hood,,,rezalet said was normal but I'm still concerned,,,any help would be appreciated thank you
On the noise of the clutch on the FA engines, would this explain a loud grinding sound on a cold start? I have the FA-20 (2015 WRX), and on a cold start there will often be a fairly loud grinding sound when the A/C clutch engages the first time. It's fairly short, and it will only happen on the first cold start of the day. If I drive to work and park for an 8 hour shift, starting the car to drive home the noise does not return until the next morning.
My 2017 legacy Has had abysmal ac from day one. It was really disappointing, But if it's that hot, I'll just drive my truck with 10/10 AC
……… or you can just roll the windows down.
I had the compressor clutch control relay go bad in my 2007 Outback. Easy replacement. That was three years ago and all still good.
My 08 Outback AC compressor clutch clicks on and off, where do I look first?
If the compressor won't come on I've seen several broken ambient air temp sensors. their location in front of the condenser might be the reason. I've seen lots of parts changed when this is the problem. Easy to overlook.
Hey Mr subaru. I am having an issue with extremely poor gas mileage on my 2014 legacy 2.5i. So far I have checked the air filter, replaced spark plugs, cleaned throttle body (which helped my idle issues significantly), and I have new tires all the way around (I needed those anyway). I should get 26 city, 30 highway, I get 18.3 average with a mix of city and highway driving. Any other suggestions on what I can try? I put royal purple max restore in my last tank of gas and it didn't really help.
Mine will blow cold, then randomly only air will blow, then the cold air will come back… Any help is appreciated
thanks for the video. i'm a long time tech (42 years) i'm a subaru express lead in charge of 5 guys in southern GA.i'll definitely have them watch that high side line when they change batteries out. is it feasible to put a screen across the lower grill to maybe slow down the damage of the condenser? my concern would be restricting airflow across the condenser. i have an 18 forester and my wife drives 100 miles round trip to and from work every day. i've already replaced the compressor evaporator and condenser last summer when the compressor grenaded. i'm just thinking if it would be a good idea to add some more protection to it. thanks for any input you have on this.
what a coincidence you made this when you did, i have a 2018 forester and the ac clutch squeels like all hell, i was worries i was gonna blow my ac and seenpeople online saying it could send debris into other parts causing more damage, does that sound fair or should I just let the ac squeel and hope it lasts as long as possible? @MrSubaru1387
My 11wrx has all new parts except the evaporator behind dash. Still gets very cold in vents according to thermometer but the fan doesn't seem to be enough to push it out. Wish a high output fan existed
I have a 2009 Impreza. I appreciate how you continue to reference the older Subarus in your tutorials. The differences and how to fix things on those EJ series. Thanks
Yup , my forester has leaking compressor line O’rings.. still blows cold.. but needs them
The cool sooo-BAR-ooooo. Wow
Good Info. Nice for DIYers.
Thanks mate I appreciate the info.
I’d love to see a evaporator core replacement 😂