2004 SUBARU FORESTER engine repair

AC-25
HVAC SYSTEM (HEATER, VENTILATOR AND A/C)
Refrigerant Pressure with Manifold Gauge Set
2. Refrigerant Pressure with Manifold Gauge Set
A: OPERATION
1) Place the vehicle in the shade and draftless condition.
2) Connect the manifold gauge set.
3) Open the front windows and close all doors.
4) Open the hood.
5) Increase the engine speed to 1,500 rpm.
6) Turn ON the A/C switch.
7) Turn the temperature control dial to MAX COOL.
8) Set the air inlet select switch to RECIRC position.
9) Turn the fan dial to HI.
10) Read the gauge.
Standard:
Low pressure: 127 — 196 kPa (1.3 — 2.0 kg/cm
2, 18 — 28 psi)
High pressure: 1,471 — 1, 667 kPa (15 — 17 kg/cm2, 213 — 242 psi)
Ambient temperature: 30 — 35
°C (86 — 95°F)
B: INSPECTION
Symptom Probable cause Repair order
High-pressure side is unusually high. Defective condenser fan motor
 Clogged condenser fin
 Too much refrigerant
 Air inside the system
 Defective receiver dryer Replace the fan motor.
 Clean the condenser fin.
 Discharge refrigerant.
 Replace the receiver dryer.
 After reevacuating the receiver dryer,
charge appropriate amount of refriger-
ant.
High-pressure side is unusually low. Defective compressor
 Not enough refrigerant
 Clogged expansion valve
 Expansion valve frozen temporarily by
moisture Replace the compressor.
 Check for leaks.
 Replace the expansion valve.
 Fully evacuate the expansion valve.
Low-pressure side is unusually high. Defective compressor
 Defective expansion valve
 Too much refrigerant Replace the compressor.
 Replace the expansion valve.
 Discharge refrigerant.
Low-pressure side is unusually low. Not enough refrigerant
 Clogged expansion valve
 Expansion valve frozen temporarily by
moisture
 Saturated receiver dryer  Check for leaks.
 Replace the expansion valve.
 Replace the receiver dryer.

AC-28
HVAC SYSTEM (HEATER, VENTILATOR AND A/C)
Refrigerant Charging Procedure
6) Leave it at least 5 to 10 minutes after closing the
valves on low-/high-pressure sides, and then check
the low-pressure gauge reading for any changes.
When the gauge reading changes, this is a sign of
leakage. Check the pipe or hose connector points,
and repair if necessary. Repeat the procedure from
1) after repairing the faulty part.
7) If there are no leaks, further evacuate the sys-
tem 20 to 30 minutes.
8) Close all valves and stop the vacuum pump.
9) Following the can tap operation manual instruc-
tions, install it to refrigerant can.
10) Disconnect the vacuum pump from center
hose, and connect the hose to tap valve.
11) When a 13.6 kg (30 lb) refrigerant container is
used, measure the refrigerant amount in use using
a weighting scale before connecting to center hose.
12) Open the valve on HFC-134a source.13) Loosen the center hose connection on manifold
gauge (if applicable, press a purge valve on mani-
fold gauge) only for a couple of seconds to allow
the air in the center hose to escape by the refriger-
ant.
14) Make sure that the high-pressure valve of man-
ifold gauge is closed, and then open the low-pres-
sure side valve only to charge the refrigerant.
CAUTION:
Do not open the high-pressure valve. Be sure to
open the low-pressure valve.
15) Close the low-pressure valve when the low-
pressure gauge reading reaches 200 kPa (1,500
mmHg, 59.1 inHg).
16) Using a leak tester, check the system for refrig-
erant leaks.
17) After confirming that there are no leaks with the
leak test, charge the required amount of refrigerant.
18) If the HFC-134a source is empty, close the low-
pressure valve and then close the valve on can tap
before replacing the empty source. Restart charg-
ing operation after replacing the HFC-134a source
with a new one and purging.
19) Close the low-pressure valve if the charge rate
of refrigerant becomes worse.
20) Confirm that both the low-/high-pressure
valves are closed. Start the engine with A/C switch
OFF.
21) Quickly repeat A/C switch ON-OFF cycles a
few times to prevent initial compressor damage.
(1) Tap valve
(2) To center manifold hose
(1) Refrigerant container (HFC-134a)
(2) Weighting scale
AC-00214
(1)
(2)
AC-00215
(1)
(2)
(1) Open
(2) Close
AC-00216
AC-00217
(1)
(2)

AC-31
HVAC SYSTEM (HEATER, VENTILATOR AND A/C)
Compressor Oil
6. Compressor Oil
A: OPERATION
NOTE:
Before making repairs, conduct the oil return oper-
ation to return the compressor oil in circulation with
the refrigerant to the compressor.
1) Increase the engine speed to 1,500 rpm.
2) Turn ON the A/C switch.
3) Turn the temperature control dial to MAX COOL.
4) Set the air inlet select switch to RECIRC posi-
tion.
5) Turn the fan dial to HI.
6) Leave in this condition for 10 minutes.
B: REPLACEMENT
NOTE:
 If a component is replaced, add an appropriate
amount of compressor oil (same as the amount of
remaining oil in removed component).
 When replacing the compressor, the new com-
pressor will already have the specified amount of
oil in it. Install the new compressor after removing
the same amount of oil that is remaining in the com-
pressor removed.
Replacement parts Amount of oil replenishment
EvaporatorApprox. 50 cm
3
(1.7 US fl oz, 1.8 Imp fl oz)
CondenserApprox. 30 cm
3
(1.0 US fl oz, 1.1 Imp fl oz)
HoseApprox. 10 cm
3
(0.4 US fl oz, 0.4 Imp fl oz)
Receiver dryerApprox. 10 cm
3
(0.4 US fl oz, 0.4 Imp fl oz)

AC-50
HVAC SYSTEM (HEATER, VENTILATOR AND A/C)
General Diagnostics
25.General Diagnostics
A: INSPECTION
Symptom Repair order
Blower motorDoes not run.Fuse
Blower motor relay
Wiring harness
Blower motor
Blower motor resistor (Manual A/C model)
Blower switch
Noise Blower motor
CompressorDoes not run.Refrigerant
Fuse
A/C relay
Wiring harness
Magnet clutch
Compressor
Pressure switch
A/C switch
Blower switch
NoiseV- B e l t
Magnet clutch
Compressor
Condenser fanDoes not run.Fuse
Sub fan relay
Wiring harness
Noise Condenser fan motor
Cold air not emitted.Refrigerant
V- B e l t
Magnet clutch
Compressor
Pressure switch
Blower fan relay, Blower motor
A/C switch
Blower switch
Wiring harness
Heater duct
Heater vent duct
Control unit
Expansion valve
Evaporator
Air mix actuator (Auto A/C), Temperature control cable (Manual
A/C)
Warm air not emitted.Engine coolant
Aspirator hose
Blower switch
Air mix actuator (Auto A/C), Temperature control cable (Manual
A/C)
Heater core
Heater cock solenoid valve (Non-turbo model for EC/EK)

AC-3
HVAC SYSTEM (AUTO A/C)(DIAGNOSTIC)
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.
2) Do not disconnect the battery terminals while the
engine is running.
A large counter electromotive force will be generat-
ed in the generator, and this voltage may damage
electronic parts such as auto A/C control module,
etc.
3) Before disconnecting the connectors of each
sensor and the auto A/C control module, be sure to
turn off the ignition switch.
Auto A/C control module may be damaged.
4) Every A/C-related part is a precision part. Do not
drop them.
5) Airbag system wiring harness is routed near the
A/C control panel (auto A/C control module) and
junction box.
CAUTION:
 For airbag system, yellow-colored wiring har-
ness and connectors are all used. Do not use
the electrical test equipment on these circuits.
 Be careful not to damage the airbag system
wiring harness when servicing the A/C control
panel (auto A/C control module) and junction
box.
B: INSPECTION
Before performing the diagnosis, check the follow-
ing items which might affect A/C system problems.
1. BATTERY
1) Measure battery voltage and specific gravity of
electrolyte.
Standard voltage: 12 V
Specific gravity: More than 1.260
2) Check the condition of the fuses for A/C system
power supply and other fuses.
3) Check the condition of harness and harness
connector connections.
2. ASPIRATOR HOSE
1) Turn the ignition switch to ON, and press the A/
C switch.
2) Turn the temperature control dial at maximum
hot position.
3) Press the defroster switch.
4) Turn the fan speed control dial to 4th position.5) Approach a strip of paper (b) in front of the in-ve-
hicle sensor suction port (a) located in the instru-
ment lower cover, and check that air is being
sucked into the port by seeing the paper moving to-
wards port.
NOTE:
Be careful not to let the paper get sucked into port.
6) If the paper does not move at all, remove the in-
strument panel lower cover MOVAL, Instrument Panel Assembly.> and check
for improper connection of the aspirator hose (a),
in-vehicle sensor and heater unit, and repair them if
necessary.
3. A/C LINE
Check the connection for A/C line (A) and lower
side high-pressure pipe.
4. CONTROL LINKAGE
1) Check the state of mode door linkage.
2) Check the state of air mix door linkage.
3) Check the state of intake door linkage.
AC-00094
(a)
(a)
(b)
AC-00065
(a)
AC-00096
(A)

AC-10
HVAC SYSTEM (AUTO A/C)(DIAGNOSTIC)
Diagnostic Chart for Self-Diagnosis
Step Check Yes No
1 SELECT CONTROL PANEL TO SELF-DIAG-
NOSIS MODE.
1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2) Start the engine while pressing defroster
switch and A/C switch.
N
OTE:
Self-diagnosis can also be performed with the
ignition switch ON, but start the engine be-
cause telling the magnet clutch operation is dif-
ficult.
3) The LED in A/C control panel blinks.Does the self-diagnosis mode
operate?Go to step 2. C OR SELF-DIAG-
NOSIS SYS-
TEMS DO NOT
OPERATE, Diag-
nostics for A/C
System Malfunc-
tion.>
2 CHECK LED ILLUMINATION.
Make sure that three LED blink in turn on A/C
control panel (5 patterns are repeated 2 times).Do all LED blink? Go to step 3.Go to step 5.
3 CHECK SENSORS MALFUNCTION.
1) After completing the LED check or when
AUTO switch is pressed, the A/C switch LED
illuminates, and then the sensor check is
started.
2) Check the input signal of each sensor in
turn. If there are any trouble for each sensor,
DEF, MODE and fan speed LEDs are blinked.
Also check for each sensor is possible respec-
tively every time AUTO switch is pressed. (At
this time, the AUTO switch LED illuminates.)
3) If there is no trouble, DEF, MODE and fan
speed LEDs are turned off.
N
OTE:
Rear window defogger LED illuminates in case
of stored malfunction but does not illuminate in
case of present malfunction.Does each DEF, MODE and
fan speed LED turn off?Go to step 4.Confirm the com-
bination of illumi-
nating LEDs by
using Sensor
Check Table, and
identify the mal-
functioning sensor
before repairing.
SENSOR CHECK
TABLE, OPERA-
TION, Diagnostic
Chart for Self-
Diagnosis.>
4 CHECK OPERATION OF EACH ACTUATOR,
COMPRESSOR AND FAN MOTOR.
1) Press the FRESH/RECIRC switch
(FRESH/RECIRC switch LED illuminates at
this time.).
2) Refer to OPERATING MODE TABLE to
check the operation of each actuator, compres-
sor and fan motor. ING MODE TABLE, OPERATION, Diagnostic
Chart for Self-Diagnosis.>
Also check for each step is possible respec-
tively every time AUTO switch pressed. (At this
time, the AUTO switch LED illuminates.)Does each actuator, compres-
sor and fan motor operate
according to operating mode
table?Press the OFF
switch or turn the
ignition switch to
OFF and finish the
self-diagnosis
mode.Refer to each
diagnostics chart
for actuator, com-
pressor and fan
motor, and repair
the malfunctioning
par t as necessary.
Diagnostics for A/
C System Mal-
function.> AC-21, Diagnostic
Procedure for
Actuators.>
5 CHECK POOR CONTACT.
Check the auto A/C control module connector
for poor contact.Is there a poor contact in con-
nector?Replace the auto
A/C control mod-
ule.Repair the con-
nector.

AC-18
HVAC SYSTEM (AUTO A/C)(DIAGNOSTIC)
Diagnostics for A/C System Malfunction
Step Check Yes No
1 CHECK FUSE.
1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2) Remove the main fan fuse and sub fan fuse
in main fuse box.
3) Check the condition of fuse.Is the fuse blown out? Replace the fuse. Go to step 2.
2 CHECK THE POWER SUPPLY TO PRES-
SURE SWITCH.
1) Disconnect the connector from pressure
switch.
2) Turn the ignition switch to ON.
3) Measure the voltage between harness con-
nector and chassis ground.
Connector & terminal
(F79) No. 1 (+) — Chassis ground (
−):Is the voltage more than 10 V? Go to step 3.Repair the har-
ness for pressure
switch power sup-
ply circuit.
3 CHECK THE HARNESS BETWEEN PRES-
SURE SWITCH AND A/C RELAY HARNESS.
1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2) Remove the A/C relay in the main fuse box.
3) Measure the resistance between A/C relay
and pressure switch connector.
Connector & terminal
(F27) No. 17 — (F79) No. 2:Is the resistance less than 1
Ω?Go to step 4.Repair the har-
ness between A/C
relay and pres-
sure switch.
4 CHECK THE PRESSURE SWITCH.
Measure the resistance between pressure
switch terminals.
Te r m i n a l s
No. 1 — No. 2:Is the resistance less than 1
Ω?Go to step 5.Replace the pres-
sure switch.
5 CHECK THE A/C CUT SIGNAL CIRCUIT.
1) Disconnect the connector from auto A/C
control module.
2) Measure the resistance between auto A/C
control module and pressure switch connector.
Connector & terminal
(i48) No. 10 — (F79) No. 2:Is the resistance less than 1
Ω?Go to step 6.Repair the har-
ness between auto
A/C control mod-
ule and pressure
switch.
6 CHECK THE A/C ON SIGNAL CIRCUIT.
1) Disconnect the connector from ECM.
2) Measure the resistance between ECM and
auto A/C control module connector.
Connector & terminal
Turbo model
(B137) No. 17 — (i49) No. 17:
Non-turbo model
(B136) No. 11 — (i49) No. 17:Is the resistance less than 1
Ω?Go to step 7.Repair the har-
ness between auto
A/C control mod-
ule and ECM.
7 CHECK A/C RELAY.
1) Remove the A/C relay in main fuse box.
2) Check the A/C relay. INSPECTION, Relay and Fuse.>Is the operation of the relay
OK?Go to step 8.Replace the A/C
relay.
8 CHECK POWER SUPPLY TO MAGNET
CLUTCH OF A/C COMPRESSOR.
1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF, and then
connect the A/C relay connector and all
removed connectors.
2) Start the engine, and turn A/C switch to
ON.
3) Set the temperature control dial to maxi-
mum cold position.
4) Measure the voltage between magnet
clutch harness connector and chassis ground.
Connector & terminal
(F24) No. 1 (+) — Chassis ground (
−):Is the voltage more than 10.5 V
(at normal temperature)?Go to step 9.Repair the har-
ness for power
supply line of A/C
compressor.

AC-19
HVAC SYSTEM (AUTO A/C)(DIAGNOSTIC)
Diagnostics for A/C System Malfunction
9 CHECK OPERATION OF MAIN FAN MOTOR.
1) Start the engine and turn the A/C switch to
ON.
2) Check the operation of main fan motor.Does the main fan motor oper-
ate normally?Go to step 14.Go to step 10.
10 CHECK POWER SUPPLY TO MAIN FAN MO-
TOR.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to overheat the engine during
repair.
1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2) Disconnect the connector from main fan
motor.
3) Start the engine, and warm it up until
engine coolant temperature increases over
100°C (212°F).
4) Stop the engine and turn ignition switch to
ON.
5) Measure the voltage between main fan
motor harness connector and chassis ground.
Connector & terminal
Except turbo AT model:
(F17) No. 2 (+) — Chassis ground (
−):
Turbo AT model:
(F17) No. 1 (+) — Chassis ground (
−):Is the voltage more than 10 V? Go to step 11.Repair the har-
ness for main fan
motor power sup-
ply circuit.
11 CHECK GROUND CIRCUIT OF MAIN FAN
MOTOR.
Measure the resistance between main fan
motor harness connector and chassis ground.
Connector & terminal
Except turbo AT model:
(F17) No. 1 — Chassis ground:
Turbo AT model:
(F17) No. 2 — Chassis ground:Is the resistance less than 1
Ω?Go to step 12.Repair the har-
ness for main fan
motor ground cir-
cuit.
12 CHECK MAIN FAN MOTOR.
Connect the battery positive (+) terminal to ter-
minal No. 2, and ground (−) terminal to termi-
nal No. 1 of main fan motor connector to make
sure that main fan motor rotate.Does the main fan rotate? Go to step 13.Replace the main
fan motor.
13 CHECK POOR CONTACT IN MAIN FAN MO-
TOR CONNECTOR.
Check poor contact in main fan motor harness
connector.Is there poor contact in con-
nector?Go to step 14.Repair the poor
contact in main fan
motor connector.
14 CHECK OPERATION OF SUB FAN MOTOR.
1) Start the engine and turn the A/C switch to
ON.
2) Check the operation of sub fan motor.Does the sub fan motor oper-
ate normally?Go to step 19.Go to step 15. Step Check Yes No