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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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Preserve Your 850/S70/V70/XC70′s Air Conditioning

How to Preserve Your 850/S70/V70/XC70′s Air Conditioning System One of the weak points of Volvo’s popular lineup (1993-2000) is the air conditioning system’s evaporator. Typically it fails very high percentage on these cars. If it’s not too late, you can … Continue reading →

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Volvo Air Conditioning Problems and Fixes

Air conditioning problems? Start here. Continue reading →

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No More Air to the Feet on 97 850 With ECC

How to repair the dampener motor aperture on an ECC unit. When broken, there will be no air to the feet/floor until it is fixed. Py eloquently shares his solution with us that includes pictures! Thanks, Py No more air … Continue reading →

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