Basic Diagnostic Procedure: Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Subaru Forester. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
| Step | Check | Yes | No |
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1 START INSPECTIONS.
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Does the self-diagnosis operate? | Go to step 2 . | < Refer to A/C OR SELF-DIAGNOSIS SYSTEMS DO NOT OPERATE , Diagnostics for A/C System Malfunction. > |
| 2 IDENTIFY MALFUNCTION PART. Identify the malfunction part with self-diagnosis. |
Can the malfunction part be confirmed? | Repair the malfunctioning part in accordance with each diagnostic chart. | Go to step 3 . |
3 CHECK COMPARTMENT TEMPERATURE.
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Does the compartment temperature change? | Go to step 4 . | < Refer to PROCEDURE , Refrigerant Pressure with Manifold Gauge Set. > |
| 4 CHECK A/C SYSTEM RESPONSE. Change the temperature setting, and check the response of A/C system. |
Does the A/C system respond quickly? | A/C system is normal. | < Refer to COMPARTMENT TEMPERATURE DOES NOT CHANGE, OR A/C SYSTEM DOES NOT RESPOND PROMPTLY , Diagnostics for A/C System Malfunction. > |