Hoojammyflip Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 My AC compressor clutch decided to fry itself on the way down to Bath to pick up my son from Uni on Sunday - and what's worse it took out the bloomin' HVAC control system - so I didn't even have the air to blast at me during the 4 hour 23/24°C trip LOL Managed to find the blown fuse today number 22 in the interior fusebox, labelled A/C IGN, if anyone else ends up suffering the same problem... And what's the worst thing... the disintegrating part made a horrible mess all over my nice clean engine bay http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v704/hoojamyflip/Legacy%20Twinscroll/Interior%20Fan%20and%20ventilation/20140602_233403_LLS_zpsb23690d2.jpg Strange gritty remains of magnetic clutch I guess... http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v704/hoojamyflip/Legacy%20Twinscroll/Interior%20Fan%20and%20ventilation/20140603_041737_LLS_zps8e0f5182.jpg So my question is will any old Scooby compressor do - or will I need a specific one for a gen 4? Loads of dead Imprezas here - but not so many dead Legacys... Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K2e2vin Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 I can't speak for +08 Imprezas, but I know the older ones will not work due to the hose fitting location being different. Though, it may be possible to just swap over the clutch itself, assuming you have a donor compressor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoojammyflip Posted June 3, 2014 Author Share Posted June 3, 2014 OK thanks for that - I am assuming that probably the compressor had seized and overheated the clutch leading to the failure? The Subaru manual says if the clutch is failed then to replace the compressor... but then they would I suppose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K2e2vin Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 They probably do not sell the clutch separately. I don't have much experience with Subaru's but with Hondas and a Chrysler, I've seen the clutch go bad without the compressor itself being affected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pseank Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 I replaced clutch on mamas 00 impreza. Bought it at the dealer and it was an extremely easy install. Fixed and good to go. Try turning center of clutch. If it turns it ain't seized. Doesn't mean it is good but it is a positive sign. Sent from my VS930 4G using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkrenicki Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 I know for the 3rd gen, Subaru does not sell a clutch as its own piece. I was forced to replace my whole compressor for a slightly out of tolerance clutch preventing reliable activation.. Seems wasteful, but perhaps the manufacturer of the clutch does not sell them either. Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoojammyflip Posted June 16, 2014 Author Share Posted June 16, 2014 Got a complete new one for a bargain price Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmmmspecb Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 Got a complete new one for a bargain price Do tell... I need one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoojammyflip Posted July 3, 2014 Author Share Posted July 3, 2014 Sorted... http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v704/hoojamyflip/Legacy%20Twinscroll/Interior%20Fan%20and%20ventilation/20140625_222143_zps036a7263.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v704/hoojamyflip/Legacy%20Twinscroll/Interior%20Fan%20and%20ventilation/20140625_233510_LLS_zps2b382c40.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v704/hoojamyflip/Legacy%20Twinscroll/Interior%20Fan%20and%20ventilation/20140625_233517_LLS_zps7e6bea9b.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v704/hoojamyflip/Legacy%20Twinscroll/Interior%20Fan%20and%20ventilation/20140626_001220_LLS_zps845b39c6.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v704/hoojamyflip/Legacy%20Twinscroll/Interior%20Fan%20and%20ventilation/20140626_001227_LLS_zps5233dfc3.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v704/hoojamyflip/Legacy%20Twinscroll/Interior%20Fan%20and%20ventilation/20140626_173037_zps816a7e3d.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whatisit Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 Nice!!, Im wondering if the Tribecca compressor fits. Im sure that unit must pump out more BTU's then ours Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoojammyflip Posted July 11, 2014 Author Share Posted July 11, 2014 Seems to be specific to Gen 4 Legacy. .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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