A/C Service Tips   
Spring 2003
These tech tips apply to specific symptoms or conditions on Subaru air conditioning systems. Scan these pages to see if the symptoms on your problem vehicle match the descriptions here.
H6 A/C Compressor Cutting Out
Spring 2003
Insider Info
  Legacy A/C Compressor
Fall, 2001 (insider info)
 
  Cooling Fan Operation
Summer, 2001 (insider info)
 
  1995 Model Year RHD Postal Legacy Air Conditioning System
Summer, 2001 (insider info)
  
  Calibration of A/C Recharging Stand and A/C Leak Detector
 Summer, 2001 (insider info)
  
  Under Pressure
Summer, 2001 (insider info)
  
  Air Conditioning Evaporator Odor
Summer, 2001 (insider info)
  
  HFC-134a Air Conditioning Service and Testing
Spring, 2001 (feature article)
These service and testing procedures should be used to diagnose, service and repair Subaru air conditioning systems charged with HFC-134a refrigerant.
  
  Air Conditioning Service Regulations
Spring, 2001 (feature article)
A summary of the EPA Clean Air Act rules which apply to automobile air conditioning systems.
  
  Legacy Zexel Air Conditioning
Spring, 2001 (insider info)
   
  1995 Model Year RHD Postal Legacy Air Conditioning System
Spring, 2001 (insider info)
  
  Legacy Compressor Belt Tension
Spring, 2001 (insider info)
  
  SVX Evaporator Thermosensor Intake Sensor
Spring, 2001 (insider info)
  
  A/C Performance – All Models
Spring, 2001 (insider info)
   
  Cooling Fan Operation
Spring, 2001 (insider info)
  
  1998 Subaru Forester Dash Vent Noise
Spring, 2001 (insider info)
  
  1998 Subaru Forester Squeaking Noise With A/C On
Spring, 2001 (insider info)
  
  Subaru Impreza Center Dash Vent Airflow
Spring, 2001 (insider info)
  
  Air Conditioning Hoses
Spring, 2001 (insider info)
   
  A/C System Diagnostic Tips
Spring, 2001 (insider info)
  
  A/C Testing for System Leakage
Spring, 2001 (insider info)
  
  Dirt and Dust Entering Rear of Vehicle
Spring, 2001 (insider info)
  
  A/C Inoperative Impreza/Forester Vehicles
Spring, 2001 (insider info)
  
  Use of A/C Dyes in Subaru Air Conditioning Systems
Spring, 2001 (insider info)
  
  Refrigerant Substitution Warning
Spring, 2001 (insider info)
  
  Over/Undercharge
Spring, 2001 (insider info)
  
  Refrigerant Cross Contamination
Spring, 2001 (insider info)
  
  Air Conditioning Retrofit Procedures
Summer, 2000, (feature article)
This article details factory recommended retrofit procedures of Subaru air conditioning systems originally charged with the refrigerant R-12.
  
  Air Conditioning Theory
Spring, 2000, (feature article)
A good understanding of air conditioning theory begins with the Basic Principle of Heat Transfer.
  
  Air Conditioning Mechanism and Function
Spring, 2000, (feature article)
This article provides an overview of each air conditioning component’s basic mechanism and function.
  
  Air Conditioning Tech Tips
Spring, 2000, (feature article)
This compilation of air conditioning tech tips was compiled to assist you in your repairs of Subaru air conditioning systems.
  
  R-12 to R-134a Air Conditioning Retrofit Kits and Procedures
Spring, 2000, (insider info)
  
  R-12 to R-134a Air Conditioning Retrofit Kits and Procedures
Summer, 1999, (insider info)
  
  Use Of A/C Dyes in Subaru Air Conditioning Systems
Fall, 1998, (insider info)
  
  Subaru Impreza Center Dash Vent Airflow
Fall, 1998, (insider info)
  
  Air Conditioning Systems
Summer, 1998 (feature article)
We’ll give you a summary of recent Subaru air conditioning systems.
  
  A/C Retrofit Update
Summer, 1998 (feature article)
This article will help you learn proper safety procedures regarding the use of R-134a.
  
  Subaru Loyale and Justy A/C Belt Protection System
Summer, 1998 (feature article)
This short article explains the operation of a system that was designed to protect the A/C system and its drive belt from unnecessary damage.
  
  R-12 to R-134a Air Conditioning Retrofit Kits and Procedures
Summer, 1998 (insider info)