2011 Subaru Liberty (BM) — Repair Solution

2.5L EJ253 4cyl 16v SOHC VVT MPFI Petrol Auto · Evaporator / Temp Issue / Leak · HVAC Control System

Subaru Liberty (BM) Evaporator / Temp Issue / Leak HVAC Control System Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: Subaru
Model: Liberty (BM)
Year: 2011
Engine: 2.5L EJ253 4cyl 16v SOHC VVT MPFI Petrol Auto
Area: HVAC Control System
Category: Evaporator / Temp Issue / Leak

Customer Complaint

A/C system reduced cooling efficiency following a recent repair.

According to the customer, previous repairer simply added dye and recharged A/C system due to low charge.

Owner was not confident in returning vehicle to previous workshop, as system quickly failed after recent repair.

Problem Summary

Confirmed A/C system charge level very low and no cooling effect.

Ended up tracing leak to evaporator core.

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Quick Facts

CodeSUBBM11618
Vehicle2011 Subaru Liberty (BM)
Engine2.5L EJ253 4cyl 16v SOHC VVT MPFI Petrol Auto
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
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