Steve B Posted May 15, 2006 Share Posted May 15, 2006 I have only 225 miles on my 2006 2.5i 5-speed Outback and really love the car. It does have a quirk that I wondered if anyone else has noticed. The AC blows plenty cold when the compressor is engaged, but I get the feeling it cycles on and off too frequently resulting in air that is just starting to get cold.... then the compressor kicks out for a few seconds and things warm up again until the cycle repeats. The air never really gets cold enough to cool the car on a hot day. I have tried all the settings and it behaves the same. Anybody else notice this? Is this adjustable by the dealer? Otrherwise I love the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idosubaru Posted May 15, 2006 Share Posted May 15, 2006 you paid for a new car and warranty, make them give you the services you've already paid for. could be incorrectly charged....or could be multiple other problems with components, best to let them have a look. i'd vote for adjusting the charge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastwgn286 Posted May 15, 2006 Share Posted May 15, 2006 yeah, sounds like a dealer problem. charged wrong or the compressor is gone (it can happen, i've seen cars with 10 miles on 'em that lost an alternator). can't hurt too much.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve B Posted May 18, 2006 Author Share Posted May 18, 2006 Well I took it in to the dealer and he tested the temp at the vent at 45 degrees. He evacuated the system and recharged it and tested again. Still 45 degrees. I personally feel that on a long trip the system will be ok, it's just that on a hot day it's incapable of cooling the car down on a short trip. It seems to be related to how long the compressor stays engaged. Sems to be as designed? I'd be interested in hearing from other 2005/2006 Outback owners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtsmiths Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 I'd be interested in hearing from other 2005/2006 Outback owners. How about a 2000 owner? Our Legacy (175,000 mi) blows cold at all times, with one exception. If we're sitting idling at a lo-oong traffic light it will 'lose it's cool' a bit. But 1/2 block later it icy cold again. Except for me recharging it last summer with a store-bought kit, it's never been serviced. I suspect yours is faulty. Have you driven another new Outback for comparison? I'd be back to that dealer toot sweet, make them drive you around in a duplicate off the lot. Hey, it a brand new car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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