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  Car: Subaru 10 LGT, 08 & 12 forester, 06 legacy RIP Problem: The compressor on my 2010 grenaded a few month ago. The variable ac compressor only has a pulley, no clutch. I replaced it, the ac condenser and the expansion valve. It still won’t come on. I hooked mine up to  Subaru SSM3 scanner and when I command the ac solenoid or try to run the relearn procedure – it fails and says the compressor is in ‘protect mode’ I can’t find anything in the FSM about ‘protect mode’ or what triggers it. No codes present in the AC module I managed to get 72 PSI into the system by heating the can of Freon with a propane torch and then closing the lowside port. Pressure switch shows 58 MPa and does fluctuate with temperature. Shows a commanded evap core temperature as well as actual. It shows zero Freon flow, the compressor just will not engage. Solution: Looks like installing a new compressor requires using the SSM III to run a variable compressor break-in drive cycle....

I bought the VXDIAG for Subaru . I have a 2015 Outback which had thrown a code regarding the Subaru Rear/Side Vehicle Detection (SRVD) System. My plan was to try to clear the code and potentially run the radar calibration process if necessary. Using the process described in the SubaruOutback.org forum ( https://www.subaruoutback.org/threads/srvd-disabled-fixed-and-dont-trust-the-dealer.500049/ ) I was able to clear the code without needing a recalibration. After the SRVD disabled, I pulled the bumper cover to see of there was any physical damage. None. I went on Google and did a search for 87611AL00A (Subaru part number for the RADAR units) and found that 87611AL01A or 87611AL03A was a replacement. A place on Ebay had two of the 87611AL01A units from the same car which I bought for $60 each (it was hard to refuse a money-back guarantee). With the bumper cover still removed, installation and testing was simple. The  VXDiag Subar3 worked perfectly. I was so happy not...