Air conditioning repair - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

Shoobie · 2009-07-06, 12:17 AM

I think I fidgeted with the A/C lines too much when removing/installing the TMIC when I was swapping my uppipe, and now my A/C doesn't blow cold. Are there any dedicated A/C shops in town, or should I just take it to one of the trusted repair shops?

As an aside, my car is finally running normally without a horrid exhaust leak thanks to the Cobb UP I got from MorganK this weekend. On the downside, I stripped one of the holes that the BPV mounts to the TMIC, so I have a small leak now. Time to start shopping for a larger one, I guess.

cody · 2009-07-06, 05:35 PM

The IC should still be okay. Tap the hole to the next size and use an appropriate bolt. Don't torque it too much obviously.

Street Pirate · 2009-07-06, 08:37 PM

american auto air does good work but this is only second hand info

Kevin M · 2009-07-07, 10:21 AM

I've had good experiences with them. They're on Moana right off 395.

WRXlerate · 2009-07-07, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Street Pirate

american auto air does good work but this is only second hand info

I had mine charged there last month. Seems to be working ok, it does change temp a little when the compressor goes on and off, I don't know if that is their fault or not. Also, I don't know why they had to take my car for a drive to test the a/c though, it works just the same at idle. I think they took it out for a hot lap, because the seatbelt on the pass. side had be used and not returned to it's original position

Shoobie · 2009-07-12, 03:22 PM

Thanks everyone, I ended up just taking it to Independent Automotive, just because they have taken care of me in the past.

WRXlerate · 2009-07-12, 03:26 PM

^ I've used them in the past too, never have had a "good" experience there. I've know Steve for a long time and yet I always end up having to take my car back because something wasn't done right

2009-07-06, 12:17 AM	#1
Shoobie EJ18 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 39 Car: 2002 WRX Sedan	Air conditioning repair I think I fidgeted with the A/C lines too much when removing/installing the TMIC when I was swapping my uppipe, and now my A/C doesn't blow cold. Are there any dedicated A/C shops in town, or should I just take it to one of the trusted repair shops? As an aside, my car is finally running normally without a horrid exhaust leak thanks to the Cobb UP I got from MorganK this weekend. On the downside, I stripped one of the holes that the BPV mounts to the TMIC, so I have a small leak now. Time to start shopping for a larger one, I guess.

2009-07-06, 05:35 PM	#2
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	The IC should still be okay. Tap the hole to the next size and use an appropriate bolt. Don't torque it too much obviously. __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo.

2009-07-07, 10:21 AM	#4
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	I've had good experiences with them. They're on Moana right off 395. __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2009-07-12, 03:26 PM	#7
WRXlerate EJ22 Real Name: John B. Join Date: May 2005 Location: Behind a brick wall. Posts: 471 Car: 02 Soccermom Wagon Class: "sleeper" Destroying V8 Egos 4 cylinders at a time	^ I've used them in the past too, never have had a "good" experience there. I've know Steve for a long time and yet I always end up having to take my car back because something wasn't done right __________________ Stuff sold by the gram is always more exciting than stuff sold by the pound. JC

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2009-07-06, 08:37 PM	#3
Street Pirate n00b Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 21	american auto air does good work but this is only second hand info

2009-07-12, 03:22 PM	#6
Shoobie EJ18 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 39 Car: 2002 WRX Sedan	Thanks everyone, I ended up just taking it to Independent Automotive, just because they have taken care of me in the past.