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AC System Moisture Stops Cool Air on 2002 V70
P2 Volvo (2002 V70) We have now had some days where the temperature is 25-30 degrees Celsius and the air con is now ice cold , so I can only assume that there was moisture in the system which was … Continue reading
AC System Moisture Prevents Cool Air
… an AC Fix on a P2 Volvo (2002 V70) We have now had some days where the temperature is 25-30 degrees celsius and the air con is now ice cold ,so I can only assume that there was moisture … Continue reading
A/C clutch shim procedure for S60
S60 AC Clutch Shim Instructions Here’s the now famous DIY procedure to fix your air conditioning by shimming the AC clutch, but for the Volvo S60. If your AC blows cold for only 5 minutes, and you’ve recharged the R134a, … Continue reading
A/C Compressor Shim Fix: Bread Clip
So, I am fairly sure my car is having an issue with the compressor disengaging and then not re-engaging when it should. I am not sure if anyone else has heard about the bread clip shim fix, but I am … Continue reading
How to fit an R134a AC recharge kit or guage onto AC port
It’s a simple thing, but can be tricky to understand if you’ve never seen one before. Just lift the shroud, push onto the port stem, then let the shrould snap back and it’ll lock onto the port. How to fit … Continue reading
S80 A/C Recharging Procedure
DIY AC Recharge Instructions for Volvo S80 Models Per VADIS, you recharge on the HIGH side, opposed to the low side. 1. remove the cap from the high side valve (22mm). 2. connect your quick-fit high side coupler (I had … Continue reading
Installing 850 Cabin Air Filter
All 850′s are equipped to handle a cabin air filter, but very few came with it installed from the factory. This will show you how to add one in just a few minutes, and potentially save your AC evaporator & … Continue reading
Volvo S40 Air Conditioning
These are typical symptoms of low freon. When idling the compressor is turning at a low speed and can’t compress as much freon. The airflow through the condenser is less, so less is condensed. At higher speed continuous driving the … Continue reading
98 S70 A/C Recharge Procedure Question
Questions on Recharging the AC Can I overpressure the system? Should I add the 134a with oil or without? Should I add to the low port? Should the car be running while charging the AC? 98 S70 A/C Recharge Procedure … Continue reading