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(Msg. 1) Posted: Mon Oct 30, 2006 9:56 pm
Post subject: 04 OBW - 2 Problems
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04 OBW LL Bean (6 cyl). About 70K miles- two new problems:
1. When the AC comes on, we hear a noise that sounds like it is coming
from behind the dash or maybe the rear of the engine compartment, and is
mostly on the passenger side. The sound is a cross between a loose belt
or bad compressor kind of sound (squeal, but not real loud like it would
be if it was a loose belt), and a kind of squishy sound. It only happens
when the AC is on, not the fan or heat. I opened the hood, and cannot
hear it from the engine side of things. About 4000 miles ago, I had to
have more refrigerant put in, as it wasn't running as cold as normal.
2. This one is weird- first the driver's side view mirror would not
allow me to move it sideways with the toggle switch, but the passenger
side did, do it's not the switch. Plus, if I force the mirror by hand a
few times, it will start to work again. The up/down always works. Now,
the passenger side is starting to do the exact same thing. So far, it is
either one side or the other, not both at the same time.
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(Msg. 2) Posted: Mon Oct 30, 2006 10:55 pm
Post subject: Re: 04 OBW - 2 Problems [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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Owlyn wrote:
> 04 OBW LL Bean (6 cyl). About 70K miles- two new problems:
>
> 1. When the AC comes on, we hear a noise that sounds like it is coming
> from behind the dash or maybe the rear of the engine compartment, and is
> mostly on the passenger side. The sound is a cross between a loose belt
> or bad compressor kind of sound (squeal, but not real loud like it would
> be if it was a loose belt), and a kind of squishy sound. It only happens
> when the AC is on, not the fan or heat. I opened the hood, and cannot
> hear it from the engine side of things. About 4000 miles ago, I had to
> have more refrigerant put in, as it wasn't running as cold as normal.
>
> 2. This one is weird- first the driver's side view mirror would not
> allow me to move it sideways with the toggle switch, but the passenger
> side did, do it's not the switch. Plus, if I force the mirror by hand a
> few times, it will start to work again. The up/down always works. Now,
> the passenger side is starting to do the exact same thing. So far, it is
> either one side or the other, not both at the same time.
>
> Any ideas on either question? Thanks.
I had to have the suction and discharge hoses replaced on my wife's '03
OBW for leakage of refrigerant.
I dunno about the mirror.
are they still under warranty?
Carl
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(Msg. 3) Posted: Tue Oct 31, 2006 12:55 am
Post subject: Re: 04 OBW - 2 Problems [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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Carl 1 Lucky Texan wrote:
> Owlyn wrote:
>> 04 OBW LL Bean (6 cyl). About 70K miles- two new problems:
>>
>> 1. When the AC comes on, we hear a noise that sounds like it is coming
>> from behind the dash or maybe the rear of the engine compartment, and
>> is mostly on the passenger side. The sound is a cross between a loose
>> belt or bad compressor kind of sound (squeal, but not real loud like
>> it would be if it was a loose belt), and a kind of squishy sound. It
>> only happens when the AC is on, not the fan or heat. I opened the
>> hood, and cannot hear it from the engine side of things. About 4000
>> miles ago, I had to have more refrigerant put in, as it wasn't running
>> as cold as normal.
>>
>> 2. This one is weird- first the driver's side view mirror would not
>> allow me to move it sideways with the toggle switch, but the passenger
>> side did, do it's not the switch. Plus, if I force the mirror by hand
>> a few times, it will start to work again. The up/down always works.
>> Now, the passenger side is starting to do the exact same thing. So
>> far, it is either one side or the other, not both at the same time.
>>
>> Any ideas on either question? Thanks.
>
> I had to have the suction and discharge hoses replaced on my wife's '03
> OBW for leakage of refrigerant.
>
> I dunno about the mirror.
>
> are they still under warranty?
>
> Carl
>
>
Nah. Almost 70K - no extended, but that's okay. >> Stay informed about: 04 OBW - 2 Problems |
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(Msg. 4) Posted: Tue Oct 31, 2006 12:55 am
Post subject: Re: 04 OBW - 2 Problems [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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If the mirror is forced by hand, it may happen that the motor/gear assy
gets to the end of its travel with the mirror still out of position.
The way i fixed it in my 03 was by forcing the mirror manually in the
direction i wanted it to go, a bit more than what i wanted. Then, with
the electric adjustment, back up the bit so it was in the position I wanted.
I hope it works for you.
I also had to replace the high pressure hose coming out of the
compressor due to a leak through the crimping
Could the squeal/noise you hear caused by the compressor clutch?
Sometimes when a/c systems are low in refrigerant, the expansion valve
makes noise. I had one replaced because every time the compressor
engaged, the car would moan....lol
Good luck!
Owlyn wrote:
> 04 OBW LL Bean (6 cyl). About 70K miles- two new problems:
>
> 1. When the AC comes on, we hear a noise that sounds like it is coming
> from behind the dash or maybe the rear of the engine compartment, and is
> mostly on the passenger side. The sound is a cross between a loose belt
> or bad compressor kind of sound (squeal, but not real loud like it would
> be if it was a loose belt), and a kind of squishy sound. It only happens
> when the AC is on, not the fan or heat. I opened the hood, and cannot
> hear it from the engine side of things. About 4000 miles ago, I had to
> have more refrigerant put in, as it wasn't running as cold as normal.
>
> 2. This one is weird- first the driver's side view mirror would not
> allow me to move it sideways with the toggle switch, but the passenger
> side did, do it's not the switch. Plus, if I force the mirror by hand a
> few times, it will start to work again. The up/down always works. Now,
> the passenger side is starting to do the exact same thing. So far, it is
> either one side or the other, not both at the same time.
>
> Any ideas on either question? Thanks. >> Stay informed about: 04 OBW - 2 Problems |
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(Msg. 5) Posted: Sat Nov 04, 2006 8:32 pm
Post subject: Re: 04 OBW - 2 Problems [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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Turns out to be the same problem as yours- a leak at the crimping. They
have to order parts. How much did it cost you for the repair?
AS wrote:
> If the mirror is forced by hand, it may happen that the motor/gear assy
> gets to the end of its travel with the mirror still out of position.
>
> The way i fixed it in my 03 was by forcing the mirror manually in the
> direction i wanted it to go, a bit more than what i wanted. Then, with
> the electric adjustment, back up the bit so it was in the position I
> wanted.
>
> I hope it works for you.
>
> I also had to replace the high pressure hose coming out of the
> compressor due to a leak through the crimping
>
> Could the squeal/noise you hear caused by the compressor clutch?
>
> Sometimes when a/c systems are low in refrigerant, the expansion valve
> makes noise. I had one replaced because every time the compressor
> engaged, the car would moan....lol
>
> Good luck!
>
> Owlyn wrote:
>> 04 OBW LL Bean (6 cyl). About 70K miles- two new problems:
>>
>> 1. When the AC comes on, we hear a noise that sounds like it is coming
>> from behind the dash or maybe the rear of the engine compartment, and
>> is mostly on the passenger side. The sound is a cross between a loose
>> belt or bad compressor kind of sound (squeal, but not real loud like
>> it would be if it was a loose belt), and a kind of squishy sound. It
>> only happens when the AC is on, not the fan or heat. I opened the
>> hood, and cannot hear it from the engine side of things. About 4000
>> miles ago, I had to have more refrigerant put in, as it wasn't running
>> as cold as normal.
>>
>> 2. This one is weird- first the driver's side view mirror would not
>> allow me to move it sideways with the toggle switch, but the passenger
>> side did, do it's not the switch. Plus, if I force the mirror by hand
>> a few times, it will start to work again. The up/down always works.
>> Now, the passenger side is starting to do the exact same thing. So
>> far, it is either one side or the other, not both at the same time.
>>
>> Any ideas on either question? Thanks. >> Stay informed about: 04 OBW - 2 Problems |
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(Msg. 6) Posted: Sat Nov 04, 2006 8:32 pm
Post subject: Re: 04 OBW - 2 Problems [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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Turns out to be the same problem as yours- a leak at the crimping. They
have to order parts. How much did it cost you for the repair?
AS wrote:
> If the mirror is forced by hand, it may happen that the motor/gear assy
> gets to the end of its travel with the mirror still out of position.
>
> The way i fixed it in my 03 was by forcing the mirror manually in the
> direction i wanted it to go, a bit more than what i wanted. Then, with
> the electric adjustment, back up the bit so it was in the position I
> wanted.
>
> I hope it works for you.
>
> I also had to replace the high pressure hose coming out of the
> compressor due to a leak through the crimping
>
> Could the squeal/noise you hear caused by the compressor clutch?
>
> Sometimes when a/c systems are low in refrigerant, the expansion valve
> makes noise. I had one replaced because every time the compressor
> engaged, the car would moan....lol
>
> Good luck!
>
> Owlyn wrote:
>> 04 OBW LL Bean (6 cyl). About 70K miles- two new problems:
>>
>> 1. When the AC comes on, we hear a noise that sounds like it is coming
>> from behind the dash or maybe the rear of the engine compartment, and
>> is mostly on the passenger side. The sound is a cross between a loose
>> belt or bad compressor kind of sound (squeal, but not real loud like
>> it would be if it was a loose belt), and a kind of squishy sound. It
>> only happens when the AC is on, not the fan or heat. I opened the
>> hood, and cannot hear it from the engine side of things. About 4000
>> miles ago, I had to have more refrigerant put in, as it wasn't running
>> as cold as normal.
>>
>> 2. This one is weird- first the driver's side view mirror would not
>> allow me to move it sideways with the toggle switch, but the passenger
>> side did, do it's not the switch. Plus, if I force the mirror by hand
>> a few times, it will start to work again. The up/down always works.
>> Now, the passenger side is starting to do the exact same thing. So
>> far, it is either one side or the other, not both at the same time.
>>
>> Any ideas on either question? Thanks. >> Stay informed about: 04 OBW - 2 Problems |
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(Msg. 7) Posted: Sat Nov 04, 2006 8:32 pm
Post subject: Re: 04 OBW - 2 Problems [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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Turns out to be the same problem as yours- a leak at the crimping. They
have to order parts. How much did it cost you for the repair?
AS wrote:
> If the mirror is forced by hand, it may happen that the motor/gear assy
> gets to the end of its travel with the mirror still out of position.
>
> The way i fixed it in my 03 was by forcing the mirror manually in the
> direction i wanted it to go, a bit more than what i wanted. Then, with
> the electric adjustment, back up the bit so it was in the position I
> wanted.
>
> I hope it works for you.
>
> I also had to replace the high pressure hose coming out of the
> compressor due to a leak through the crimping
>
> Could the squeal/noise you hear caused by the compressor clutch?
>
> Sometimes when a/c systems are low in refrigerant, the expansion valve
> makes noise. I had one replaced because every time the compressor
> engaged, the car would moan....lol
>
> Good luck!
>
> Owlyn wrote:
>> 04 OBW LL Bean (6 cyl). About 70K miles- two new problems:
>>
>> 1. When the AC comes on, we hear a noise that sounds like it is coming
>> from behind the dash or maybe the rear of the engine compartment, and
>> is mostly on the passenger side. The sound is a cross between a loose
>> belt or bad compressor kind of sound (squeal, but not real loud like
>> it would be if it was a loose belt), and a kind of squishy sound. It
>> only happens when the AC is on, not the fan or heat. I opened the
>> hood, and cannot hear it from the engine side of things. About 4000
>> miles ago, I had to have more refrigerant put in, as it wasn't running
>> as cold as normal.
>>
>> 2. This one is weird- first the driver's side view mirror would not
>> allow me to move it sideways with the toggle switch, but the passenger
>> side did, do it's not the switch. Plus, if I force the mirror by hand
>> a few times, it will start to work again. The up/down always works.
>> Now, the passenger side is starting to do the exact same thing. So
>> far, it is either one side or the other, not both at the same time.
>>
>> Any ideas on either question? Thanks. >> Stay informed about: 04 OBW - 2 Problems |
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(Msg. 8) Posted: Sun Nov 05, 2006 12:39 am
Post subject: Re: 04 OBW - 2 Problems [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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It was just the cost of the hose because I did the rest.
By the time I got the hose from 1stsubaruparts.com, the system was
already empty. I replaced the hose, pulled vacuum with a vacuum pump
for 1/2 hour and then added the recommended amount of refrigerant.
Good luck!
Owlyn wrote:
> Turns out to be the same problem as yours- a leak at the crimping. They
> have to order parts. How much did it cost you for the repair?
>
>
>
> AS wrote:
>
>> If the mirror is forced by hand, it may happen that the motor/gear
>> assy gets to the end of its travel with the mirror still out of position.
>>
>> The way i fixed it in my 03 was by forcing the mirror manually in the
>> direction i wanted it to go, a bit more than what i wanted. Then,
>> with the electric adjustment, back up the bit so it was in the
>> position I wanted.
>>
>> I hope it works for you.
>>
>> I also had to replace the high pressure hose coming out of the
>> compressor due to a leak through the crimping
>>
>> Could the squeal/noise you hear caused by the compressor clutch?
>>
>> Sometimes when a/c systems are low in refrigerant, the expansion valve
>> makes noise. I had one replaced because every time the compressor
>> engaged, the car would moan....lol
>>
>> Good luck!
>>
>> Owlyn wrote:
>>
>>> 04 OBW LL Bean (6 cyl). About 70K miles- two new problems:
>>>
>>> 1. When the AC comes on, we hear a noise that sounds like it is
>>> coming from behind the dash or maybe the rear of the engine
>>> compartment, and is mostly on the passenger side. The sound is a
>>> cross between a loose belt or bad compressor kind of sound (squeal,
>>> but not real loud like it would be if it was a loose belt), and a
>>> kind of squishy sound. It only happens when the AC is on, not the fan
>>> or heat. I opened the hood, and cannot hear it from the engine side
>>> of things. About 4000 miles ago, I had to have more refrigerant put
>>> in, as it wasn't running as cold as normal.
>>>
>>> 2. This one is weird- first the driver's side view mirror would not
>>> allow me to move it sideways with the toggle switch, but the
>>> passenger side did, do it's not the switch. Plus, if I force the
>>> mirror by hand a few times, it will start to work again. The up/down
>>> always works. Now, the passenger side is starting to do the exact
>>> same thing. So far, it is either one side or the other, not both at
>>> the same time.
>>>
>>> Any ideas on either question? Thanks.
>
> >> Stay informed about: 04 OBW - 2 Problems |
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(Msg. 9) Posted: Sun Nov 05, 2006 12:39 am
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It was just the cost of the hose because I did the rest.
By the time I got the hose from 1stsubaruparts.com, the system was
already empty. I replaced the hose, pulled vacuum with a vacuum pump
for 1/2 hour and then added the recommended amount of refrigerant.
Good luck!
Owlyn wrote:
> Turns out to be the same problem as yours- a leak at the crimping. They
> have to order parts. How much did it cost you for the repair?
>
>
>
> AS wrote:
>
>> If the mirror is forced by hand, it may happen that the motor/gear
>> assy gets to the end of its travel with the mirror still out of position.
>>
>> The way i fixed it in my 03 was by forcing the mirror manually in the
>> direction i wanted it to go, a bit more than what i wanted. Then,
>> with the electric adjustment, back up the bit so it was in the
>> position I wanted.
>>
>> I hope it works for you.
>>
>> I also had to replace the high pressure hose coming out of the
>> compressor due to a leak through the crimping
>>
>> Could the squeal/noise you hear caused by the compressor clutch?
>>
>> Sometimes when a/c systems are low in refrigerant, the expansion valve
>> makes noise. I had one replaced because every time the compressor
>> engaged, the car would moan....lol
>>
>> Good luck!
>>
>> Owlyn wrote:
>>
>>> 04 OBW LL Bean (6 cyl). About 70K miles- two new problems:
>>>
>>> 1. When the AC comes on, we hear a noise that sounds like it is
>>> coming from behind the dash or maybe the rear of the engine
>>> compartment, and is mostly on the passenger side. The sound is a
>>> cross between a loose belt or bad compressor kind of sound (squeal,
>>> but not real loud like it would be if it was a loose belt), and a
>>> kind of squishy sound. It only happens when the AC is on, not the fan
>>> or heat. I opened the hood, and cannot hear it from the engine side
>>> of things. About 4000 miles ago, I had to have more refrigerant put
>>> in, as it wasn't running as cold as normal.
>>>
>>> 2. This one is weird- first the driver's side view mirror would not
>>> allow me to move it sideways with the toggle switch, but the
>>> passenger side did, do it's not the switch. Plus, if I force the
>>> mirror by hand a few times, it will start to work again. The up/down
>>> always works. Now, the passenger side is starting to do the exact
>>> same thing. So far, it is either one side or the other, not both at
>>> the same time.
>>>
>>> Any ideas on either question? Thanks.
>
> >> Stay informed about: 04 OBW - 2 Problems |
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(Msg. 10) Posted: Sun Nov 05, 2006 12:39 am
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It was just the cost of the hose because I did the rest.
By the time I got the hose from 1stsubaruparts.com, the system was
already empty. I replaced the hose, pulled vacuum with a vacuum pump
for 1/2 hour and then added the recommended amount of refrigerant.
Good luck!
Owlyn wrote:
> Turns out to be the same problem as yours- a leak at the crimping. They
> have to order parts. How much did it cost you for the repair?
>
>
>
> AS wrote:
>
>> If the mirror is forced by hand, it may happen that the motor/gear
>> assy gets to the end of its travel with the mirror still out of position.
>>
>> The way i fixed it in my 03 was by forcing the mirror manually in the
>> direction i wanted it to go, a bit more than what i wanted. Then,
>> with the electric adjustment, back up the bit so it was in the
>> position I wanted.
>>
>> I hope it works for you.
>>
>> I also had to replace the high pressure hose coming out of the
>> compressor due to a leak through the crimping
>>
>> Could the squeal/noise you hear caused by the compressor clutch?
>>
>> Sometimes when a/c systems are low in refrigerant, the expansion valve
>> makes noise. I had one replaced because every time the compressor
>> engaged, the car would moan....lol
>>
>> Good luck!
>>
>> Owlyn wrote:
>>
>>> 04 OBW LL Bean (6 cyl). About 70K miles- two new problems:
>>>
>>> 1. When the AC comes on, we hear a noise that sounds like it is
>>> coming from behind the dash or maybe the rear of the engine
>>> compartment, and is mostly on the passenger side. The sound is a
>>> cross between a loose belt or bad compressor kind of sound (squeal,
>>> but not real loud like it would be if it was a loose belt), and a
>>> kind of squishy sound. It only happens when the AC is on, not the fan
>>> or heat. I opened the hood, and cannot hear it from the engine side
>>> of things. About 4000 miles ago, I had to have more refrigerant put
>>> in, as it wasn't running as cold as normal.
>>>
>>> 2. This one is weird- first the driver's side view mirror would not
>>> allow me to move it sideways with the toggle switch, but the
>>> passenger side did, do it's not the switch. Plus, if I force the
>>> mirror by hand a few times, it will start to work again. The up/down
>>> always works. Now, the passenger side is starting to do the exact
>>> same thing. So far, it is either one side or the other, not both at
>>> the same time.
>>>
>>> Any ideas on either question? Thanks.
>
> >> Stay informed about: 04 OBW - 2 Problems |
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