The car is not overheating, so I am thinking it has something to do with the blending valve, but I am not sure where that is. Nov 26, 2008 · Hi, I have a 2004 Forester 2. Would recommend bringing those to your dealer/ call corporate Subaru. Not only was the BH only available from a Subie dealer for the FB25 engine for almost 300 , the cost to have it installed was also 300 bucks as it required dropping the exhaust, and draining the coolant. Nov 25, 2019 · Subaru Head Gaskets Explained part II In this article I am going to cover the current trends with the Subaru Head gasket problem focusing only on the phase 2 2. Jul 18, 2014 · 2015 forester AC not working I have recently purchased a '15 Forester and it has <1000 miles. b) The temperature gauge shows it running super hot. At 84 degrees today, the car is not at all comfortable. ' I think 'Rapid heating' and 'Normal heating' are descriptive, not prescriptive. 5 MT with 160 000k My second ride is and off-road/expedition modified 2003 Nissan Dec 16, 2013 · Don't have the XT but the 2. In the end the when is install a programed by subaru the remote start function put a lose power on temperature control unit so no heat or cooling Maybe i have not the good t-harness. Just bought a 2005 Subaru Outback 2. The radiator fans simply stopped working. Both fuses were blown. Stopped the car, waited a little bit, AC will work again, then stop after some time. The air flow control dial does a fine job of shifting between the various air flow paths. The clock display, temp display, etc all work. There's other videos about troubleshooting the heater core on youtube. There are A LOT of issues that can cause your car's air conditioner to fail. I live in the countryside and the closest mechanic is at least an hour's drive away. Jan 4, 2022 · In this video I show a common issues effecting 2010-2013 Subaru Outback, Impreza, Forester vehicles causing a conduit where the HVAC blower fan does not work Jan 15, 2020 · - Blower Motor seems to be working as the blower fan is still working (tucked under the glove box). Because your 1999 Subaru Forester heater is a complex mechanism that uses an electric fan to blow air through a heater core that is heated by the engine coolant, the problem could be electrical, mechanical, coolant-related, or a combination of these systems. I checked the coolant level this morning -- plenty of coolant. Mar 7, 2021 · My early-2017 model XT (built in Oct 2016) had the condenser-leak problem just last month, Aug. No power to Fuses 1 AND 2 also means no power to fuses 7 and 8 ( if you want to check ). It threw code P0600 serial communication link. several times. Nov 16, 2017 · As @adc said, if the heat is working on the driver side, the heater core is working. I disconnected the blower resistor, put in two new fuses and and checked the voltages coming out of the switch. HTH, Jim / crewzer Apr 19, 2018 · 2007 Forester Sports XT - COBB Surgeline dyno stock Protune - Stage 1+ 2003 Forester X +AVO turbo kit = XT (son's) 1995 Neon Sport (our project car) Mar 26, 2021 · Ok, this seems like a new problem with my forester. This is the input to the above fuses in the interior fuse box Jan 26, 2019 · The bad news is not knowing what the problem was. Recently the issue is sometimes the car will blow cold air until you start driving. 5X Premium, manual transmission and the heater is blowing cold air. If this valve is not working right the heater core will constantly get hot coolant flowing, and hence will blow hot air at speed. A good thing to test, its that, click on heater, go outside and hold your hands on the glass where treads are, after a while you should get you hands warm. Feb 26, 2019 · If so, it can't be a actuator as you have heat on the drivers side, just not on the passenger side. If you're not going to use the heaters, don't bother with it. When we turn them on, they heat up nicely for about 4-5 minutes, and then the heat shuts off and doesn't come back, even though the button is still turned on. Jun 12, 2021 · I've been having issues with my radiator fans for a few weeks now and have gone through previous posts on this forum and the Outback forum but have not been able to diagnose my problem so far. I replaced the 2 15 amp fuses in the dash fuse box, even though the originals weren't visibly bad, no change. Dec 11, 2013 · Having some issues with my '98 foz. Jun 9, 2021 · I'm not saying this is certain to be your problem, but my '17 has had the condenser failure problem - i. Mar 14, 2021 · A clogged or leaking condenser can also be the reason for air-conditioning not working properly on your Forester. then after a few times of turning the knobs on different occasions few and far between. If the engine does get hot but no heater, then your heater core could be clogged. - The heater control (single heat control, no dual heat temps) used to require a little force to turn it all the way to the heat side. Think I may have had a door open in past attempts, but who knows. The dash/gauge/heater control lights quit working. Trouble shooting would probably require removing the seat heater switches and measuring for continuity through the bulbs and switch contacts, and for Voltage going to the seat heater elements. I assume that it is a loose connection in the radio itself because I can hit the top of the radio face and get the display to work. Now, it doesn't work at all. I have noticed that when turning heat all way up, blower speed, temperature to the max, then only the driver side two vents and the rightmost passenger side vent have heat. My dealer only know the part number for all the kit not each part. Nov 9, 2021 · 2010 Subaru Forester No Heat Fixed. Sep 12, 2007 · So if either one is defective, the LOW setting will not work. subaru forester climate networking, subaru forester fan not working, Subaru forester no heat, how#subaruforester #foryou #howto Mar 9, 2019 · But im not sure that all part is from H001SSG502. The blower fan is also not clogged with rodent nests (first thing I checked) Feb 9, 2014 · Came across this thread and it lead me in the right direction; however, not the final solution. 5l SOHC from 1999 to 2011 in the Forester and 2000 to 2009 in the Legacy, Outback and Impreza with an emphasis on the 2005 […] The cost of a heater core flush can range from $50 to $100. Dec 15, 2020 · 2005 - Drivers side seat heater not working? 976 Views 1 Reply 2 Participants Last post by bbottomley, Dec 15, 2020 Jump to Latest B. Nov 4, 2011 · Each switch controls its corresponding seat heater and built-in indicator lamp. And it should indicate on your dash warning lights. I recently bought and installed a receiver hitch so I can tow a 5X8 trailer I have. Dec 2, 2011 · I have a 2003 forester 2. Checked all the fuses and they were fine. Any ideas? Jun 26, 2008 · I have a 2003 Forester. Both are not uncommon. In any event, I'm getting plenty of heat out of the seat for me, and haven't noticed any cycling yet, although I have only had the car a little over a week. A technician will diagnose your 2013 Subaru Forester heater using the symptoms you report as a starting point. 5x and recently the heater stopped blowing hot air. My Forester is running through this issue, it's blowing air but it's warm as best where it was super hot before. May 6, 2019 · I seem to have an electrical issue, and the car won't start. Not knowing in advance which it was, I bought both and it needed both. Did you check the refrigerant level? Dec 28, 2020 · Selecting the "HI" position will will cause the seat to heat up quicker. 45 mm(per specs), then replaced AC clutch based on trouble notice. Dec 27, 2014 · There should also be a valve that stops or redirects coolant flow to the heater core. It is a base model and does not have dual climate control. We used a standard automotive lighted switch for on/off on the PSU. Now all of the sudden, it's not working againonly blowing cold air. The rear window defroster switch is not working, none of the settings work on the fan speed selector and neither the A/C switch lights up or the return air switch lights up when pushed in. Jan 10, 2017 · so, when I got the car the heater wasn't working, meaning it was blowing but not heat, only cold air. Because your 2021 Subaru Forester heater is a complex mechanism that uses an electric fan to blow air through a heater core that is heated by the engine coolant, the problem could be electrical, mechanical, coolant-related, or a combination of these systems. If it's not that, and still doesn't have very hot AC, it might be the blend is not working correctly or the heater core is not flowing. Nov 17, 2013 · Heated seats shut off after <5 minutes My week-old 2015 Premium will All-Weather Package appears to have a problem with the seat warmers. Sep 2, 2017 · Figuring out a problem with the Subaru temp heat/air conditioner temperature adjustment. . 5i and last week the butt heater stopped working, the back heater works just fine but the butt heater no longer works. The base and premium models do not have a defined way to shift the air flow to floor, upper vent and floor when using the AC. I'm experiencing my signals not working along with my power windows at the same time. I back-probed i12 pin 4 (thought this was orange/white for some reason - will investigate in the light tomorrow) and it seemed to have continuity across both sides of the bulb when the bulbs were not plugged in *special note with the assumption it was the three previously mentioned bulbs* May 25, 2011 · I have a ACG Automotive glass in my car, and the heater treads are there, and working well. My nearest dealer is more than an hour away. Jun 23, 2019 · The bulbs I installed I presumed to be good but regardless there's no voltage across the bulb from a meter. ('09-'13) Jump to Latest Follow Sep 13, 2021 · Have a 2007 Forester with auto climate controls have no heat or ac will blow on any setting. As I've searched and searched I can't find a direct answer. Best of luck—will update if my AC continues to work thru summer. 5. Jan 14, 2012 · This winter the heater fan in my 2009 Forester started making squealing noises when the heater fan was turned on, especially when the car was cold after sitting overnight. NOT SAYING that the bad radio display is a case of it working but could work better and not saying that Subaru (and the manufacturer or the radio head unit) shouldn't stand behind their product and replace the defective item. Seems like a lot of great knowledge here so giving this a try. Nov 20, 2021 · The owners manual provides very little info on how the heated seats are supposed to operate, so I asked SOA for a better explanation. Oct 14, 2016 · I drive a 08 FXT. I've got a 2011 Subaru Feb 16, 2020 · A four-year old vehicle Subaru or not . Cold start otherwise gives really low gas mileage for at least 10 minutes. 98S, 2014 Impreza 5 dr Ltd (9 Subaru's since 1978, 7 were 5 sp) ILuvSubaru's Feb 1, 2020 · In this video I conduct an overview of the air conditioner and heating system in a Subaru Forester. I have a 2010 Forester with the NA 2. . My 2009 Forester AC compressor died over the summer (chose not to repair $$) and now that the cold weather is here I realized that my heater blower and rear defroster didn’t work. If the engine is overheating because the radiator fans are not working the air duct temperature should reflect it. Jun 16, 2015 · There are two other ignition controlled fused supplies to check (fuse board by drivers right knee) Check the relays and also check the fan electrical connectors (F16/F17) for corrosion as these have been known to cause problems. So far internet searching has not helped at all. The fan is responsible for blowing air over the heater core and into the cabin. I have lpg reducer there which takes coolant as well half way from heater core its splits and goes to lpg but both lpg reducer hoses are hot , hotter then heater core hoses somehow though they go from same source. Like this. The trailer lights didn't work though (no lights, no blinks, nothing). Jul 23, 2009 · This is the 2nd summer that my 04 Forester (145,000 mi. The battery is recent, I'm guessing that's not the problem. A technician will diagnose your 2017 Subaru Forester heater using the symptoms you report as a starting point. 6 days ago · When warming up my Forester in the winter I switch on the seat heater, but it doesn't seem to warm up until I am sitting in the seat. I know that hybrid heat pump systems are being developed for electric cars, but Subaru does not have one in the Outback. Jul 31, 2013 · Troubleshooting Blower/Fan Not Working ('03-'05) We’re the best Subaru Forester Owners Forum to talk about the best years of the Subaru Forester, modifications May 1, 2020 · We recently bought a 2012 Forester, and all of a sudden the heat is not working! I checked the coolant level and it is fine. I took it back two weeks ago and was told by the service manager at the dealer that is the way Subaru designed it to work and that it "circulates and but doesn't blow. **Disabling the sensor did not work. If these are both good, then the relay is the next suspect. 7) Can't find any leaking around the heater core. Do you have to replace both zones in each seat or are they separate connector? Anyone have experience troubleshooting these or replacing the elements? Jun 2, 2017 · I also have a 2014 Subaru Forester, ~72K miles and AC stops working after 10-15 minutes, outside temp can vary depending on time of day, normally between 80-90 degrees. Not sure where the relay is located it my show you in the owners manual. Oct 23, 2021 · Hi there. 5 to 2 hours heat time, it raises the coolant temperature 30 to 40 degrees, per my scangauge. Have been having it for over a year now. A technician will diagnose your 2021 Subaru Forester heater using the symptoms you report as a starting point. Found this thread from September 09, and thanks to your help, I was able to diagnose and fix the blower in about 1/2 hour, in the heat of the day and that includes going into the basement for tools parts, wire, etc. Every once in a while it will randomly shut off the engine but will turn back on (with my foot still pressed on the brake) in about 10 seconds. My wife told me this morning that it would not warm up in the driveway until she started going down the road the he Feb 15, 2022 · I purchased a used 90K mile 2015 Forester and noticed that my AC fans on both sides and on center are not working. See Part 2 Vid Jun 27, 2019 · A couple weeks ago, it stopped working at speed 1 and 2. Doesn't matter which option I choose on AC mode control knob, only windshield and window fans (Defroster/Defoggers) are working. I've done some work myself on the car but don't have a huge amount of technical knowledge. Because your 2017 Subaru Forester heater is a complex mechanism that uses an electric fan to blow air through a heater core that is heated by the engine coolant, the problem could be electrical, mechanical, coolant-related, or a combination of these systems. 5i auto this summer the highest setting (4) stopped working, or more accurately only worked a tiny percentage of the time. Dec 8, 2019 · Those work by simply closing a door, redirecting air at variable levels not allowing air to flow through the core, but the core itself is always as hot as the coolant from the engine. Feb 18, 2010 · WOW I love this sight! I have a 2002 forester with almost 300k miles on it; it runs like a champ, however the heater/AC fan quit working just a couple days ago. Nov 9, 2008 · Have a 2000 Subaru Forester 2. There are apparently old TSBs for 2014-16 forester and 2018 compressor. Dec 11, 2021 · I'm not a car mechanic but am definitely a tinkerer. It was 23 F outside. A technician will diagnose your 2020 Subaru Outback heater using the symptoms you report as a starting point. Oct 31, 2023 · WIth persistance I was able to get it to work using the procedure I posted. I took it to the dealer today for other work asked him to look at the heater problem, he agreed it was not working correctly had the usual first time I'd seen this problem explanation. Mine is the opposite, it works fine on 1-3 and occasionally for a few minutes on 4. thanks Dec 30, 2011 · Because the A/C & Heat are not working because the wiring was done wrong during the radio install, and it's causing a draw on the power and blowing the fuse. May 8, 2020 · Hoses that comes and goes from heater core becomes warm enough to touch not hot like top radiator ones but warm enough. The 2014 Forester seat Oct 24, 2014 · Hi everyone, recently, when I change the vent direction from the knob its not doing anything, once you turn the knob to be blowing air towards the driver face, its still sending air towards feet only, the temperature knob is working perfectly, cold and hot, except its the only the direction of the air vented is not working. I then ordered a wiring harness from etrailer. Because your 2010 Subaru Forester heater is a complex mechanism that uses an electric fan to blow air through a heater core that is heated by the engine coolant, the problem could be electrical, mechanical, coolant-related, or a combination of these systems. Because your 2020 Subaru Outback heater is a complex mechanism that uses an electric fan to blow air through a heater core that is heated by the engine coolant, the problem could be electrical, mechanical, coolant-related, or a combination of these systems. I figured this would happen with a 4 cylinder engine compared to the Ford Escape V6 I had before the Forester. A technician will diagnose your 2015 Subaru Forester heater using the symptoms you report as a starting point. If indeed it is determined that Subaru set it up this way, I will try to map out and rewire the controls, with a switch perhaps that would keep the temperature Jan 6, 2023 · Keep it simple. 5 FB engine and it does take awhile get enough heat so you can actually turn the heater on. Under the hood, in the MAIN fuse box check SBF-3 ( 50 amp SLOW BLOW FUSE ). e. Apr 9, 2022 · They “called Subaru corporate” and are currently replacing for “free” though still having to pay some ridiculous $250 diagnostic fee. So I searched around here and decided I needed to replace the blower motor. Dec 29, 2021 · That is where the hot coolant passes through to provide heat. The temperature is expected to be in the high 90's soon so I am taking the car for service tomorrow. Symptoms: a) The interior heater doesn't work -- blows cold air. Here's the odd behavior: This happened last week, just once. The hazards work perfectly though. The actuator is working if you have heat on the drivers side. Off, 1,2,3 work just fine. If your Subaru car heater is blowing cold air and you can’t hear the fan blowing, there could be an issue with the heater fan. Most importantly the heater started blasting hot air. If I switch from low to intermittent they'll just completely stop in whatever position they're at and won't 'park' or go down. It now spins from cold to heat without issue. Feb 16, 2014 · There does not seem to be a bad fuse, but I don't know how to find or test the rear window defroster timing relay. But the warranty is there to ensure it will work for a reasonable length of time or it will be fixed. Hopefully it was just some condensation and maybe just a one-time fluke and there won't be any more trouble with it. Because your 2016 Subaru Forester heater is a complex mechanism that uses an electric fan to blow air through a heater core that is heated by the engine coolant, the problem could be electrical, mechanical, coolant-related, or a combination of these systems. It was working for the most part, over the last 5-10 years, once in a while if I turned the fan on, it would not work unless I turned it off and t Jan 1, 2013 · Just as I returned from my holiday trip to Florida, during which everything was working fine, I tried to select the foot heat position and it felt funny like I was fighting a sticky heat door, but then it "popped" and the selector knob turned freely without changing with where the air was coming out. Sep 22, 2014 · Temp gauge not working Jump to Latest 17K views 4 replies 2 participants last post by sbrodacz Jan 1, 2015 Jan 4, 2012 · Heater controls not working properly. It might be stuck open. I've checked blower fan & AC fuses, all are good. bhayles858 Discussion starter Oct 17, 2022 · I have checked the fuses and they are good. Turn your heater on and monitor the air temp with a thermometer. Do you have manual or automatic climate controls? Guys, I bought my Forrester new in 2019 and a little over 30,000 miles started having issues with the heat. Dec 1, 2015 · The driver side buttocks heat and the passenger side back heat stopped working at some point on my 09 and I have searched here, but cannot find a solution. This video shows one way to troubleshoot and fix this A technician will diagnose your 2016 Subaru Forester heater using the symptoms you report as a starting point. I was driving home everything as normal when all of a sudden the car overheated. I replaced the melted wires only to have it do the samething. Because your 2015 Subaru Forester heater is a complex mechanism that uses an electric fan to blow air through a heater core that is heated by the engine coolant, the problem could be electrical, mechanical, coolant-related, or a combination of these systems. with only 6K on the odo means this car sits for extended periods of time or just flat doesn't get driven much. Aug 29, 2010 · I have a 2008 Forester. I've checked the connections, and they all to be good. Possible causes could include the actuator linkage levers (mechanical controls) are damaged, or the electrical contacts in the heater control are bad (and not telling the actuator to move to the defrost position). Jun 5, 2018 · Hi there, I am a first time Subaru owner and hoping I can ask the experts here about a problem I am having with my 2010 Subaru Forester. Feb 1, 2013 · We changed the interior for a leather one today because the cloth was looking a bit tatty and the drivers leather seat in the new interior still doesn't work !I can't believe 2 drivers seats wouldn't be working so I must be missing something or just a coincidence that 2 seats don't work . Feb 12, 2015 · seat heater the console switch activates a relay that sends power to the seat heater. This article is broken down into these three sections to help save you time repairing your Forester's broken AC system: Jul 15, 2021 · The person going thru the checklist ensured that all the modes were working, that it was blowing cool when asked for cool, blowing cold when asked for cold. This post suggested I check fuse #22 (15a), & sure enough it was blown. Mar 7, 2022 · Most of the references I've found seem to indicate when the resistor is non-functioning, the blower motor only works on speed 4. Dec 12, 2015 · Before installing the new one, I tested the old one along side the new and proved it to be working. There was nothing wrong with the a/c system other than loss of refrigerant, but while it had the problem, the temperature symmetry from the various dash a/c vents was definitely very uneven. 2 possible issues. Jan 31, 2011 · The actuator motor, which moves the vanes (doors) inside the heater to direct air to where you want it, isn't working properly. I was on a 3 hour drive in 90 degree heat and AC suddenly stopped blowing cool air. This may work for multiple years and Subaru models. Not sure if one led to the other but both definitely needed replacement. Because your 2013 Subaru Forester heater is a complex mechanism that uses an electric fan to blow air through a heater core that is heated by the engine coolant, the problem could be electrical, mechanical, coolant-related, or a combination of these systems. Aug 15, 2016 · I just found none of the 12V accessory power outlets in my 2014 Subaru XT is working, which are in instrument panel, central console and cargo, I tested the same power inverter in my wife's 2011 forester, and it's working probably, so I know there is something wrong with the outlets in my car. The issue is also that this is my only mode of transport and winter in Seattle, WA is very cold and wet. From reading the forums, it seems to me I might have a blocked coolant passage in the heater core. 5ltr. Jul 11, 2015 · Until it gets hot, heater won't blow hot air. I like to work on my own car or at least try my best before taking the car to the mechanic. Mar 27, 2021 · I searched for Vent Modes Won't Change 2010 Subaru result, possible bad actuator: the top actuator is the one that changes the modes, from floor, to defrost, to the center heat vents. My (very good) subie mechanic pulled the fan unit out, found water in the area and could not duplicate a water problem/leak. Apr 18, 2018 · I have a 2003 Forester, about 3 years ago it melted the wires on the blower motor. Jan 29, 2017 · 2007 Forester Sports XT - COBB Surgeline dyno stock Protune - Stage 1+ 2003 Forester X +AVO turbo kit = XT (son's) 1995 Neon Sport (our project car) Jan 16, 2011 · I'll bet your ABS is not working OR your Fog Lights ( if equipped ). Here's a summary of what's happened and what I've done so far. I dont know what to do whith this. Apr 11, 2013 · The absence of heat could be broken heater filaments in the seats. Blower motor still isn’t working. Though low on both seats seem to only work intermittently, it's not of real concern as even when I had the car I never used low, only high. Oct 3, 2022 · If your Subaru Forester's AC system is not working, it can be uncomfortable and downright dangerous on a hot day. May 10, 2012 · I have a 2006 forester. I just spent couple of weeks trying to troubleshoot/repair intermittent blower. ) has had this AC problem, and the third mechanic look-see, this time at the dealership. Where the manual control knob is, none of the switches are working except the Hazard Light Switch. There is no heat to the feet, especially on the driver's side. This would explain the loss of heat, for sure. Just finished replacing the turn signal combination switch and still no dash/gauge/heater control lights. There is air in the heater core, or the heater core is restricted. The fan still works but it doesn't get hot. Broken Heater Fan. I went to junkyard and found a 2009 that was in immaculate condition and grabbed every relay that had fan/ac/heat in the label and also the blower motor and put them all in mine. I first adjusted the AC clutch to . For some reason I think it might be the temperature control dial? It's now pretty easy to turn, and I faintly remember after purchasing the car that I was surprised how snug those dials felt when turning them. I considered getting one but was thrown off by the cost. But it would suck to find out Thursday morning at 5:30am when I go back to work and it is supposed to get down to -16F that I have no heat. - Answered by a verified Subaru Mechanic Jun 18, 2020 · Today we get lawsuits because a car is working as it should but Bob (or whomever) thinks it should work better. Feb 9, 2018 · Blower fan not working ('14-'18) Jump to Latest We’re the best Subaru Forester Owners Forum to talk about the best years of the Subaru Forester, modifications Jun 20, 2014 · The button lights even work on the radio. I have the manual air conditioning. BTW, Blue light goes out at 120 degrees. Dec 10, 2009 · Forester too hot not operator problem Last night our 2007 Forester started with the all hot in any setting other then below 65. One of the worst things you can do to motor vehicle is let it sit second worst thing you can do to a motor vehicle is not drive it much. 2020. There is no electric coil to provide heat in the car. Just because it was working then, doesn’t mean it will work forever. 98S, 2014 Impreza 5 dr Ltd (9 Subaru's since 1978, 7 were 5 sp) ILuvSubaru's May 4, 2022 · The AC in my 2014 stopped working after about 5 years. I tried it one day and it workedturned the heat on and hot air was blowing. Jan 2, 2014 · Need help - extreme cold / heater blower not working. I followed the remainder of the procedure from All-Data and it took more coolant. The middle vents do not blow a/c or heat. A few days ago my wife started the car on an especially cold day and the fan was dead - it didn't work at all on all settings (1-4). " They refused to fix the problem and in an effort to do a quick fix, they put a 30 amp fuse in (instead of a 20 amp fuse) to keep the A/C and Heat working. Even after warming the car up for 10 to 15 minutes in the driveway. Jan 18, 2018 · I just bought a 2007 Subaru Forester with heated seats and the guy lied to me and told me they work when they don't (at least the driver side doesn't I don't know about the passenger side I haven't had a passenger yet) so now I am just trying to troubleshoot how to fix them. A technician will diagnose your 1999 Subaru Forester heater using the symptoms you report as a starting point. Some of the functions that I talk about are the on off fe Sep 2, 2020 · @whobodym That was a bit confusing. maybe the connection to the switches in the centre Feb 28, 2019 · I have a 2019 Forester and I'd say 99% of the time the auto/stop start does not work when I'm stopped at a light. Checked the floor mats and everything is dry. 5X Premium (Manual Climate Control System) seems to have very low airflow out the windshield defrost vents and corner dash vents for the front side windows, when the Control dial is set to Defrost/Heat. With 1. I was busy and figured I could still live with it. It may be this problem, but I am not familiar with the Subaru Forester configuration. When I asked my dealer about it, I was told that it was a problem with all 2004 Foresters and that nothing could be done. Like some others, signals will work with the hazard being slightly pushed but still no power to the windows. Based on the above, if the driver's switch and heater works, and the passenger's switch and seat heater doesn't, then the seat heater fuse and relay would appear to be working, and I'd start with replacing the passenger seat heater switch. run low on refrigerant - and I can assure you, the internal aerodynamics of the HVAC ductwork of the SJ Forester (yours and mine alike I'm sure), when the a/c system is underperforming but still kind of running, send asymmetrically-cooled flow to the various dash outlets. Switch was fine sending 12V to each resistor circuit. Double checked all my work from compressor install. Dec 21, 2015 · Car: 2001 Subaru Forester S Modifications: None Problem Description: 1 - It started when the weather got colder, but when I turn the dial on my climate control knob to the hottest setting, it takes about 30 minutes to get hot, then stays hot for about 20 seconds, and then blows extra cold air. Here is the info SOA sent me: 2014 Subaru Forester Subaru vehicles generally have an operating range of 86 degrees F to 104 degrees F. In this case, try to flush the heater core. Sep 3, 2018 · Heater/AC Blower intermittent - SOLVED! Posting this this help others that may have similar issues. Jun 23, 2010 · 2003 Subaru Forestor AC/Heater blower stopped working. These fans are working fine for heat and cold however the biggest issue is the regular fans and foot fan. I connected the blower motor directly to the battery, and it turned. The little vents on the sides operate independent of the two center heater vents on the dash. It's acting like it does though as when I have the heat on, everything on the drivers side blows warm and every vent, be it defrost, dash vents and floor vents, blows cold. So if the fuses and switches are good, check it in HIGH to see of the back ot bottom fails to heat. Oct 2, 2021 · Actually with thin synthetic oil cold starts are less of an issue. The fan works with external 12V, fuses are good, I replaced the resistor because the ground wouldn't work (the yellow/black wire). There is cold air blowing but it is not enough to cool the car. Sep 29, 2012 · My wipers work on low and high but won't budge on intermittent. The amount of energy that would be needed via DC current in a 12v negative ground system would be huge. I have seen a wiring diagram that appeared to have a pressure switch in the drawing, but no details were given. Oct 20, 2009 · We figured out all the wiring using a 500 watt ATX power supply. Dec 7, 2022 · I have a 2018 Forester 2. If the engine does not get hot or kind of slow getting hot, check the thermostat. The fuse is for the fan. It seems like the radio display isn't working about half of ht time now. The relay contacts are welded together so that they are sending power to the seat. There is no power in the cabin - all dash lights/info are off, horn and hazards do not work. The symptoms in that one were weak flow in all settings plus a low setting not working at all. I've had it to the dealer four times in the last two years for this issue. A leaking condenser can lead to a loss of refrigerant and reduced cooling performance of the system. The light on the switch does come on, but the rear window does not heat. 5X. Dec 16, 2020 · Vehicle used was a 2009 Subaru Forester. Oct 21, 2019 · 2004 - Seat heater not working (driver side) found cut wires - HELP! Jan 2, 2011 · Driver Heated Seat Not working Jump to Latest 4K views 1 reply 2 participants last post by jgrote Jan 2, 2011 May 26, 2020 · I replaced a resistor and blower motor on a honda fit - the resistor was burnt and the motor bearings were bad. Leaving me with just speed 3. Aug 13, 2015 · 2012 Forester Hello, The blower isn't working. This is different from the Touring model which has the mode button that can change the air flow to different areas. Only one vent was producing heat (driver side below radio) while the other vents only blew cool air. " Oct 15, 2008 · 2007 Forester Sports XT - COBB Surgeline dyno stock Protune - Stage 1+ 2003 Forester X +AVO turbo kit = XT (son's) 1995 Neon Sport (our project car) Dec 1, 2007 · Fuse 4 is ONLY for the heater relay coil, The other is the power ONLY for the relay feed for the heaters and switch lights. Nov 30, 2009 · FERRET: Hottest day of the year/century here in NJ and my wife's Forester blower quit. Mar 18, 2020 · I just bought this 2013 2. Most vehicles share the same blower motor location, although get Dec 29, 2022 · 2008 Forester convenience 2014 Forester 2. I would say that the problem is with the relay and not the switch in the console. Jan 6, 2015 · I had the dealer install the Subaru block heater when I bought the car. Bad things begin to happen. Luckily it was still under warranty, and I was sure something was wrong with the compressor. Insert and turn key, no sound, nothing. A technician will diagnose your 2010 Subaru Forester heater using the symptoms you report as a starting point. The OEM Forester heated seat switches work perfect as do the heated seats. Nov 8, 2009 · My 2009 Forester 2. Thanks for the reply though. Once the engine is up to operating temperature the output air duct temperature should remain constant. The engine is happier, and electric is cheaper than gas. Sounds like a control (damper) issue. com which was simple to install and plugs right into a connector from Subaru by the passenger side tail light. The fan stopped working and I replaced the blown fuse and it blew the fuse again immediately. It did not seem to be losing any coolant. Mar 21, 2022 · Now the blower motor isn’t working. bk ki nc st jj ej kx am hy wy