2004 SUBARU FORESTER Service Repair Manual

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SUBARU FORESTER 2004  Service Repair Manual HVAC SYSTEM (AUTO A/C)(DIAGNOSTIC)
AC
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1. Basic Diagnostics Procedure ......................................................................2
2. General Description ...............................

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HVAC SYSTEM (AUTO A/C)(DIAGNOSTIC)
Basic Diagnostics Procedure
1. Basic Diagnostics Procedure
A: PROCEDURE
Step Check Yes No
1 START INSPECTIONS.
1) Perform the pre-inspection. <Ref. to AC-3, 
IN

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General Description
2. General Description 
A: CAUTION 
1) Never connect the battery in reverse polarity.
Auto A/C control module may be destroyed instant-
ly.

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General Description
5. CONTROL SWITCHES
Start and warm-up the engine completely.
1) Inspection using switches
2) Compressor operation inspection
3) Inspection o

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Electrical Component Location
3. Electrical Component Location
A: LOCATION
1. ENGINE COMPARTMENT
(1) A/C compressor (3) Pressure switch (4) Ambient sensor
(2) A

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Electrical Component Location
2. PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
(1) Mode door actuator (4) Intake door actuator (7) Air mix door actuator
(2) In-vehicle sensor (5) Blowe

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Auto A/C Control Module I/O Signal
4. Auto A/C Control Module I/O Signal
A: ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATION
Terminal No. Content Measuring conditionSpecified 
value
B9

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Auto A/C Control Module I/O Signal
*1: Battery voltage is indicated when motor running, 0 V or battery voltage pulse signal is output when motor stops.
*2: Batt