2008 Subaru Forester (SH) — Repair Solution

2.5L EJ253 4cyl 16v SOHC VVT MPFI Petrol · System Not Efficient · HVAC Control System

Subaru Forester (SH) System Not Efficient HVAC Control System Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: Subaru
Model: Forester (SH)
Year: 2008
Engine: 2.5L EJ253 4cyl 16v SOHC VVT MPFI Petrol
Area: HVAC Control System
Category: System Not Efficient

Customer Complaint

The air conditioning system was not very cold.

The vehicle had been regassed recently with no improvement.

Problem Summary

The a/c compressor engaged for the first few minutes but then disengaged and would not engage again.

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Quick Facts

CodeSUBSH08620
Vehicle2008 Subaru Forester (SH)
Engine2.5L EJ253 4cyl 16v SOHC VVT MPFI Petrol
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
SolutionMembers Only

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