DIY 2015 Subaru Forester A/C Clutch Repair Fast and Easy
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- Опубліковано 25 лип 2020
- Simple fix for common intermittent A/C issue on Subaru Forester. My car is a 2015, however this applies to several years and models.
The center bolt is removed with a 10mm socket.
The correct clearance is between .3 and .6 mm. Anything over .6 can cause slippage and the compressor with stop. Under .3 can lead to clutch failure.
I recommend watching this video for a more in depth procedure.
• 2015 Subaru Forester X...
I followed this exactly. Removed one shim. And my ac immediately went back to functioning. Great post!!
Amazed that this fixed my issue. Great post. I ended up using needle nose pliers to get the washer out after struggling to try to fish it out. Highly recommend that method if you have a pair
2024 and this still works exactly like I needed. Thanks!
Thank you so much for posting this video! I have driven around a 2015 Subaru for 2 years with AC that didn’t work when the outside temperature is over 75 degrees, and I’ve taken the car to several mechanics who didn’t know how to fix it. Your video helped me to finally fix the problem, thank you very much for sharing!
Wanted to drop a quick thank you!! $16 at Harbor Freight for feeler gauges and a chain clamp and my 2015 Forester is blowing cold air consistently again. Saved me a fortune on a new compressor.
What section in HF did you find the chain clamp? Been looking everywhere for one
@@MA-pd6hfaisle 7 might be on an end cap.
Thank you! 10 minutes and $16 to fix my 2015 Subaru Forester.
Wow dude What an amazing video. I just removed the medium size washer and the clutch doesn’t seem to slip anymore. Hopefully it fix that issue. Thanks again!
Dude excellent video, saved me thousands and didn't need to buy AC clutch too. Thank you!
This worked like a charm. Thank you for saving me a bunch of money and headache!
That’s awesome!
My Forester is from 2018. The identical A/C problem started a month ago (after 71000 km). Thank you very much for the top video and the very good solution proposal.
Thanks so much guy!
You've earned my utmost respect. Fixed a 2 year ordeal calculated at hundreds of dollars for only $15.99 at Harbor Freight. Thanks man.
can you give me the of it pleases
@@zulemabarajas9131 say again?
thank you for the video dude... just fixed my jacked up a/c for $10. that's how much a chain clamp cost me at Harbor Freight. the gap was .8mm. removed 1 washer and now its ice cold non-stop...
Awesome! So glad to help!
great video! do you know what the gap in the clutch should be?
Your chain wrench idea is great ! (I'm buying one) Other ways to hold the clutch face need complicated tools.
Glad to help!
It's an electromagnetic clutch, you definitely don't want to put lube on those.
Greatest video..no more driving and sweating my ass off...any other tips?...
Do you have to torque the nut down to anything specific?
Thanks for the tip man. How can you tell if the whole compressor has gone bad or just the clutch?
Hey sorry for the late reply, did you figure it out? I don’t do a lot of A/C work but this fix was so easy I had to share it. There are several parts involved In the whole system. If the gap is within spec it’s gonna get more complex, I don’t think you can even buy a clutch without replacing the whole compressor unfortunately. Then there’s refrigerant leaks and the whole 9… best of luck
What was the final gap
That chain clamp is great idea
Oh wait I thought you made that- was like damn that’s redneck ingenuity 100%
Can't pick up the feeler gauge clearance measurment