None of my ac/heater controls seem to work. The fan is unresponsive (xs) in auto or manual. The fuses are good, under the dash and in the engine compartment, and I switched the fan and ac relays.

460

Asked by stowie Jun 26, 2017 at 04:31 AM about the 2005 Subaru Forester XS

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

14 Answers

7,455

Any power to resistor block at heater/blower? If there is perhaps the resistor pack is done. Would try direct power to blower to see if it turns. Anyway work your way back, sounds like your getting there. Climate control units do go bad too so I would not rule that out. Good Luck!

4 people found this helpful.
48,050

Resistor packs are bypassed when in max speed mode, so I doubt it's that...but check anyway, as maybe something melted in a connector.

7 people found this helpful.
460

The entire hvac control console seems to be dead, the fan the recirc, the heated mirror switch all seem to be dead. normally when you turn the fan knob to auto, you hear noises from behind the dash, blend doors etc. there is nothing, no noises or lights on the knobs. any suggestions

21 people found this helpful.
460

Is there a separate fuse or relay that controls power to the hvac control assembly.

25 people found this helpful.
100

Did you get this problem fixed? I’m having the same issue

10 people found this helpful.
40

Having same issue. Anyone know what to do?

4 people found this helpful.
60

I have had this issue intermittently for years. Seems to only be a problem when encountering freezing temperatures with high humidity. Once the car's interior warms up, the problem usually goes away. Occasionally I need to remove the battery cables in order for the HVAC system to "clear its brain", since removing the related fuse(s) doesn't quite do the trick (there must be some type of background power run to the unit)...

6 people found this helpful.
70

I am experiencing the same problem. The dealership cannot find the problem. If this does not get corrected, I will get rid of the Forester.

2 people found this helpful.
70

The problem returned (previously wrote as GuruCLB9Q). The dealership order a voltage regulator for the HVAC and it is due for install next week.

5 people found this helpful.
3,260

Sigh...always the weird issues for the Japanese-produced Fors and Imps...I never see these strange problems with Indiana-produced Legs and OBs.

2 people found this helpful.
20

I just ran into the same issue. And it's high summer in Tennessee, no freezing temps to be found. Anyone had any luck fixing it?

2 people found this helpful.
50

Mine just started a few days ago in the AZ heat. First day none of the speeds worked for a few minutes. Then they started working one by one. The next day they did the same thing but now the high speed doesn't work at all. The rest of the speeds work.

5 people found this helpful.
30

The switch that powersThe knob that you use to select fan speed on climate control burned out on my ‘14 Impreza , took forever to find the problem but once I replaced it all worked again....for a day then it’s out again....ugh

3 people found this helpful.

Your Answer:

Forester

Looking for a Used Forester in your area?

CarGurus has 1,388 nationwide Forester listings starting at $3,995.

Postal Code:

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Chris W
    Reputation
    11,400
  • #2
    TheSubaruGuruBoston
    Reputation
    9,780
  • #3
    Nick Eidemiller
    Reputation
    6,220
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Subaru Outback
38 Great Deals out of 1,155 listings starting at $2,995
Used Toyota RAV4
124 Great Deals out of 3,046 listings starting at $4,999
Used Honda CR-V
183 Great Deals out of 4,989 listings starting at $440
Used Subaru Impreza
30 Great Deals out of 668 listings starting at $4,299
Used Subaru Legacy
11 Great Deals out of 219 listings starting at $3,200
Used Toyota 4Runner
26 Great Deals out of 542 listings starting at $9,999
Used Toyota Highlander
44 Great Deals out of 816 listings starting at $7,498
Used Toyota Tacoma
44 Great Deals out of 742 listings starting at $9,975
Used Toyota Camry
46 Great Deals out of 1,149 listings starting at $2,500
Used Ford Escape
128 Great Deals out of 4,270 listings starting at $3,999

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.