Yes I managed it but it has had no effect on the problem I need to source a new component to solder in place, so I guess once its broken it needs replacing. I have seen a post on the forum as to where to ssource another component but cant remember where it was!!

Job done it was clogged up but the bad news is the copper thermo couple thingy is broken which will indicate what the problem is. Unfortunately as you all know Volvo dont supply just the sensor only the whole ECC unit. Cant get second hand one as I will need to get it programmed by Volvo so will try...

Cheers JDA - On my S60 the radio and ECC are one big unit I assume I have to take it out and split it? What is the cabin air temp? is this the little sensor by the temp gauge I have had too many years of company cars where I never had to bother with repairs now I have my own i had better start to le...

NEwbie post here goes: I have a 2006 D S model. When I start the car up from warm the heating comes on at full heat regardless as to what temperature settings I have on the console. This eventually settles down after 10 minutes to the temp I have set on the dials. It will blow ice cold though if i s...