Subaru Air Conditioning

31 models in database based on 113 documented fault patterns based on 793,532 real-world repairs.

Models Subaru

Forester

Air conditioning does not turn onNo cold air from ventsSlow loss of refrigerant

Impreza

Air conditioning does not turn onWeak cabin coolingProblem appears while driving

Outback

Problem visible at standstill or in trafficSlow loss of refrigerantWeak cabin cooling

Forester (SH)

Air conditioning does not turn onNo cold air from ventsNo blowing from vents

Legacy

Air conditioning does not turn onWeak cabin coolingIrregular A/C operation

Forester (SJ)

No cold air from ventsFrost or ice on pipes under the hoodAir conditioning does not turn on

Legacy (BL/BP)

Air conditioning does not turn onClicking or rattling behind dashboardUnusual noises when A/C is turned on

Outback (BR)

Weak cabin coolingIrregular A/C operationAir conditioning does not turn on

XV

Weak cabin coolingAir conditioning does not turn onVibrations or humming after turning on A/C

Forester (SG)

Air conditioning does not turn onBlower works only on highest speedWeak airflow

Impreza (GP/GJ)

Weak cabin coolingProblem appears while drivingIrregular A/C operation

Legacy (BM/BR)

Weak cabin coolingIrregular A/C operationAir conditioning does not turn on

Outback (BP)

Air conditioning does not turn onClicking or rattling behind dashboardUnusual noises when A/C is turned on

Outback (BS)

Irregular A/C operationAir conditioning does not turn onWeak cabin cooling

Impreza (GD/GG)

Air conditioning does not turn onIrregular A/C operationAir conditioning works intermittently

Impreza (GE/GH/GR)

No cold air from ventsAir conditioning does not turn onWeak cabin cooling

Legacy (BN/BS)

Irregular A/C operationAir conditioning does not turn onWeak cabin cooling

Impreza (GE/GH/GR/GV)

Air conditioning does not turn onIrregular A/C operationAir conditioning works intermittently

Impreza (GP)

Frost or ice on pipes under the hoodAir conditioning does not turn onWeak cabin cooling

Ascent

No cold air from ventsA/C does not react to control panel settings

Ascent (WM)

No cold air from ventsA/C does not react to control panel settings

BRZ

Irregular A/C operationAir conditioning does not turn on

Impreza WRX

No cold air from vents

Impreza WRX (GE/GH/GR/GV)

No cold air from vents

Impreza WRX STI

No cold air from vents

Impreza WRX STI (GE/GH/GR/GV)

No cold air from vents

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Air conditioning does not turn on

Solterra

Unusual noises when A/C is turned onFrost or ice on pipes under the hoodWarning light on dashboard

WRX

Air conditioning does not turn on

Tribeca

No blowing from ventsBlower works only on highest speed

Tribeca (WX)

No blowing from ventsBlower works only on highest speed

Common symptoms and faults Subaru

A/C does not react to control panel settings
Air conditioning does not turn on
Air conditioning works intermittently
Blower works only on highest speed
Clean the sensor lens or replace the Sunload Sensor located on the upper surface of the dashboard directly below the windshield in the center
Clicking or rattling behind dashboard
Frost or ice on pipes under the hood
Irregular A/C operation
Musty mold odor from vents
No blowing from vents
No cold air from vents
Problem appears while driving
Problem visible at standstill or in traffic
Slow loss of refrigerant
Unusual noises when A/C is turned on
Vibrations or humming after turning on A/C

...and 3 other fault variants.

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