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  1. Problems & DIY Maintenance
    I went round and round and finally resolved the following problem. Idling on a hot day in the parking lot at the grocery store, the air conditioning suddenly petered out. Every time I would cool the car down and restart I would get an initial burst of cool for about 3 to 5 minutes and then no...
  2. Gen 6: 2020-2024
    I have a 2022 Onyx XT with less than 2500 miles. I noticed a strong smell from the A/C when it was brand new but attributed it to part of the new car smell. However, much of the really strong new car smell has settled down, but the A/C still smells. It doesn't smell at all at first but is...
  3. Lighting, Electrical & Electronics
    We’re on our way back to TX and the AC just got really weak. I can hear the blower going and can barely feel cold out coming out. Adjusting the fan speed corresponds to changed in the blower’s noise level, but the airflow is extremely weak. Any suggestions?
  4. Problems & DIY Maintenance
    I’ve got an 05 Outback, 4cyl, base model. The AC blows cold for about 15-20 mins then the blowers seem to cut out and I’ve got very low/no airflow. The interior recirculating button isn’t working so its outside Georgia humid air. The only fix I’ve been able to do is to turn the AC off, turn the...
  5. Baja
    O3 Baja is overheating with ac on only when driving fast on freeway. Doesn't overheat when driving slower on surface streets with ac on. Head gasket, timing belt and water pump were changed 2 years ago at a Subaru shop. There are 144500 miles on it and 5k are since the repairs. Both radiator...
  6. Gen 5: 2015-2019
    Should I expect just okay performance from the AC in my Gen 5 2.5? The air is cold, it just takes a while to reduce the temperature in the car. I replaced the cabin air filter last Fall. I checked the pressure and it is appropriately pressurized (Low pressure while running with AC at max)...
  7. Gen 6: 2020-2024
    Hello wise people of the forum! I have a 2020 XT Touring with 10k miles and now that summer is finally here I find myself disappointed with the AC. I bought new and due to the pandemic I barely drove the car the first two years. Now I am using it more and the AC is underwhelming. It definitely...
  8. General Discussions
    Hello, When I purchased my certified 2017 Outback 3.6R Touring, the salesman told me it was a bit more expensive than similar vehicles for sales up north (I live in Texas) because Subaru puts a more powerful AC in vehicles it sells in the south. Has anyone ever heard this before and know if...
  9. Gen 5: 2015-2019
    Hi, I noticed a small puddle accumulating beneath my 2018 Outback 2.5i today. I traced the fluid (which had the exact appearance, viscosity, and taste of clean water) to an open hose dangling behind the front right-side wheel well in the vehicle's undercarriage. The leak was pretty profuse -...
  10. General Discussions
    Any diy for this my air is not blowing cold and twice when this happened I saw the guy pull out a bottle and spray in into somewhere in the motor and then it worked great for a long time! Any thoughts on this? Th k you guys for everything
  11. Gen 5: 2015-2019
    whenever i change the ac temperature to certain degrees, the pedal pressure seems to change. For example if i turn temperature to LOW, the pedal feel lighter. If i change to 21it hardens. when i turn off the auto ac mode, the car engine feel smoother. also when i turn off lane departure...
  12. Problems & DIY Maintenance
    I have a 2002 Outback, LL Bean, with an H6. Recently I'm having trouble with the AC, and here in South Carolina it's far too hot to be without. The problem: When running the AC it functions fine for anywhere between 30-45 minutes. After that time frame the air continues to blow but is no...
  13. Problems & DIY Maintenance
    We are about to sell my Mom's 2008 OB but the air conditioner compressor went out. Trying to figure out whether to fix and sell or not fix and sell at a lower price. First bid to fix is $2500 and that seems high. I guess they have to replace some other cooling system parts and flush the system...
  14. Gen 3: 2005-2009
    I am having the situation that my ob 08 2.5i overheats when i use the AC. What happens is a little complex, because it just happens when I do a long trip with AC, and then turn off the car, when i turn it on again then the temp gauge starts to raise up. I changed the thermostat for a OEM...
  15. Gen 3: 2005-2009
    I've got a 2005 Subaru outback sedan. I love the vehicle but I've got an issue I need to tackle. My driver side heat is stuck on. Even when I turn the AC fully off it blows hot air. Just to clarify I can turn the fan speed down but a little hot air always blows out of the driver side. The...
  16. General Discussions
    My AC isn't very cool, at all, even on the lowest setting. Any tips to help that? Possibly low on freon?
  17. Problems & DIY Maintenance
    Hey everyone, I'm having an issue with my ac compressor clutch hub assembly. It literally has sheared itself off. The magnet will pull the clutch in but it won't engage since it is disconnected at the face. A few months ago there was a squeak from the pully when it engaged and compressor would...
  18. Gen 5: 2015-2019
    Hey everyone, as the weather is getting warmer I’ve started to turn the AC on but have noticed that even after 20-30 mins of driving it doesn’t blow very cold. A few notes; this is my first warm season with the Outback, outside temp is roughly 20 degrees C (68 F), have it turned to the lowest...
  19. General Discussions
    Okay, I know there is a simple fix to this, but when I turn my A/C off and the fan is off, I still have cold air blowing through the vents. I know I can close down the side vents, but I should be able to stop all air from blowing through the vent, right? Thanks!
  20. Problems & DIY Maintenance
    2014 Outback blows hot air after idling. Any ideas how to troubleshoot the issue?
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