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by StephenM
11 Jan 2009, 01:56
Forum: S60, V70, V70-XC 2001-07
Topic: V70 P2 Buying Advice Request
Replies: 1
Views: 2230

V70 P2 Buying Advice Request

I have a 2.0L 20V 850 & 2.0L V40, both great cars. I now want a P2 shape V70 auto. I don't mind which fuel/model but I want to be able to maintain it myself, as I do with the other cars. Which are the best models, specs to avoid (known problems) and what should I be looking out for when buying p...
by StephenM
01 May 2008, 15:10
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Air con compressor cycling, 1994, 850 2.0L GLT
Replies: 3
Views: 690

850 air con problem

Those pressures are with the compressor off. I tried jumping the LP switch to make the comp run and checked the pressure - you were right, it was low. The cans of 134A didn't have enough pressure to take the system pressure all the way to the required 30 ish, so I will go to a professional. Thanks f...
by StephenM
28 Apr 2008, 08:14
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Air con compressor cycling, 1994, 850 2.0L GLT
Replies: 3
Views: 690

Air con compressor cycling, 1994, 850 2.0L GLT

143k miles, owned without issues for 5 years, except driver's side (UK) door stay fatigue. I have read all the threads I could find on the site and have slightly different symptoms to those posted: I have manual air con, set to max cooling the compressor kicks in and out every 3s, both on and off. I...