Air conditioning won't work on 2000 subaru outback

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06 Outback Starter Replacement

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1. remove whatever cables/hoses are in the way. be careful of PCV hoses which can be brittle with age/in the cold - best done when warm. · 2. remove clip on ...

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  2005 Outback H6 starter location

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  Jun 28, 2014 - Starter has the solenoid mounted on it. It's on the left side of the trans, kind of between the airbox and brake booster and down about 10-12".
  

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Emmit. I assume it blows air, just not hot? If that's the case, the control valve is faulty or probably unhooked. It will be in the heater hoses visable under the hood. Look for an unhooked cable (if its cable type..very visable) or unhooked or damaged vacumn line. Good luck.

The first thing to do would be go to your local auto parts store and buy an air conditioning recharge kit. Provided your vehicle isn't too old, they sell recharge kits that require no tools.

If their is a leak anywhere while you recharge, you will know.

Try recharging the air conditioning first, it is very simple and the kits come with simple instructions.

If there are no leaks, your A\C will blow cold air again. As for the pressure, if it continues to slightly blow air you may be looking at a new air compressor unit or a vaccum line. A new unit will run you anywhere from $200-$2000 dollars plus labor depending on the vehicle.

If the recharge works, at least you will have slightly blowing cold air rather than hot and you can continue that way until the unit fails.

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If you dont have the proper gages and know how to test for leaks I would suggest to leave it alone and take it to a garage where they have the know how and tools for the job.

have you had it recharged with freon lately

Try adding some freon to your a/c system. Your local auto parts store may do it for free for you if you buy the can.

If that doesn't help and you don't have any leaks, then it's time fore a new a/c compressor.

Hope this helps a little!

There was a lot of information on this page:
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?page=2&t=298963

you need manual gauges to do a pressure test

Look at your fan. You either have a weak fan clutch or if its electric you have an electrical fan problem. You need to see if the fan is running strong when it overheats. I am assuming you have checked your coolant.