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hiker88 · 07-29-2010, 09:32 PM

Hi

I have a 2006 Outback 2.5i. For some time this summer I noticed the AC has not been as good as it should be.

Today I noticed the radiator temp would go above normal if AC was on.

I bought a recharge kit with gauge and the pressure was low. I recharged to normal level based on todays ambient temp.

After recharging the air still was not colder. I noticed that the AC pulley is engaging, but neither of my fans come on at any time. On my Kia, both fans come on whenever the AC is on so I suspect something is up with a relay or something.

Can someone give me some basic troubleshooting steps? I have a mult meter with basic understanding of how it works. The issue is I see several relays either labeled main fan, AC fan, main fan2, sub fan relay etc. I don't know where to start.

Thank you for your help.

07-29-2010, 09:32 PM	#1 (permalink)
hiker88 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Belgrade, Maine Car: 2006 Outback 2.5i Posts: 47	No main fan or AC fan Hi I have a 2006 Outback 2.5i. For some time this summer I noticed the AC has not been as good as it should be. Today I noticed the radiator temp would go above normal if AC was on. I bought a recharge kit with gauge and the pressure was low. I recharged to normal level based on todays ambient temp. After recharging the air still was not colder. I noticed that the AC pulley is engaging, but neither of my fans come on at any time. On my Kia, both fans come on whenever the AC is on so I suspect something is up with a relay or something. Can someone give me some basic troubleshooting steps? I have a mult meter with basic understanding of how it works. The issue is I see several relays either labeled main fan, AC fan, main fan2, sub fan relay etc. I don't know where to start. Thank you for your help.