2001 subaru legacy outback AC not work

[Lakepointe777]

I hope someone can help me on this. The AC on my 2001 subaru legacy outback stops working (1st day of hot weather). When I turn on AC at the idle, there is no 'kick' or slow down of the engine. I checked the fuse. It is good. Could the coolant leaks out over the winter? I seem to remember if the coolant is too low, the compressor won't come on. The car has 140K miles. Maybe it is time for a coolant re- charge?

Regards -Ling

 

[johninKY]

I hope someone can help me on this. The AC on my 2001 subaru legacy outback stops working (1st day of hot weather). When I turn on AC at the idle, there is no 'kick' or slow down of the engine. I checked the fuse. It is good. Could the coolant leaks out over the winter? I seem to remember if the coolant is too low, the compressor won't come on. The car has 140K miles. Maybe it is time for a coolant re- charge?

Regards -Ling

System does have a pressure switch. Also a relay. The relay could be bad but that part rarely fails. Take the car somewhere and have the pressure checked.

 

[Carl 1 Lucky Texan]

I hope someone can help me on this. The AC on my 2001 subaru legacy outback stops working (1st day of hot weather). When I turn on AC at the idle, there is no 'kick' or slow down of the engine. I checked the fuse. It is good. Could the coolant leaks out over the winter? I seem to remember if the coolant is too low, the compressor won't come on. The car has 140K miles. Maybe it is time for a coolant re- charge?

Regards -Ling

The wife's 03 OBW had to have both the suction and discharge hoses replaced due to very slow leakage. barely under warranty.

fyi

Carl

 

[Tony Hwang]

I hope someone can help me on this. The AC on my 2001 subaru legacy outback stops working (1st day of hot weather). When I turn on AC at the idle, there is no 'kick' or slow down of the engine. I checked the fuse. It is good. Could the coolant leaks out over the winter? I seem to remember if the coolant is too low, the compressor won't come on. The car has 140K miles. Maybe it is time for a coolant re- charge?

Regards -Ling

Hi,
You mean refrigerant. If pressure is too low or high it will shut down. When is last time you have AC serviced? You have o turn it on even in winter few ties to get the oil circulating.

 

[Austinman]

Thanks everyone for your help. I don't think we turned it on even once during the last two months. There is probably a slow leak somewhere. I will have the car checked for pressure.

Regards -Ling

 

[Uncle Ben]

Thanks everyone for your help. I don't think we turned it on even once during the last two months.  There is probably a slow leak somewhere. I will have the car checked for pressure.

Regards -Ling

Living in the Albany, NY area, I am jealous that you need air- conditioning at this time oif year! I wish I had your problem!

Uncle Ben