OK - So I burned through a 22oz can of refrigerant and the PSI is still about 30 - so thinking I need another can. On the plus side - the clutch is staying engaged and the car is blowing cold - WoooHooo since I live in the high desert it has been 100 degrees plus lately.
Thanks for the help ya'll
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- 06 Jul 2011, 19:16
- Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
- Topic: Air conditioner stops working
- Replies: 10
- Views: 11043
- 06 Jul 2011, 18:03
- Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
- Topic: Air conditioner stops working
- Replies: 10
- Views: 11043
Re: Air conditioner stops working
I have a can of fluid, and the clutch wasn't coming on at all. Then I added some of the can, and the clutch began to engage. The PSI on the can would raise to 45 then back down to below 15 when the clutch would engage. I don't want to add to much and I fear it is not cycling through. Any more though...
- 06 Jul 2011, 17:48
- Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
- Topic: AC Compressor replacement
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2956
Re: AC Compressor replacement
How did you know your compressor stopped working? My clutch will engage for 3 seconds, then stop for 5 seconds, then engage again.
Does this mean my compressor is out??
Does this mean my compressor is out??
- 06 Jul 2011, 17:38
- Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
- Topic: Air conditioner stops working
- Replies: 10
- Views: 11043
Re: Air conditioner stops working
How can you tell if the compressor is working?? My clutch will engage for 3seconds and stop for 5 seconds and re-engage again? Does this mean my compressor is out?
- 03 Jul 2011, 22:00
- Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
- Topic: 2000 S70 - Question about A/C compressor shim fix
- Replies: 91
- Views: 69686
Re: 2000 S70 - Question about A/C compressor shim fix
Hey Guys, These fixes sound great - got a question though. I tried pushing my clutch in with a broom handle while the car was running and the A/C on and coudn't get the clutch to engage. Had the Freon filled last year and the mechanics did the die/black light test and said there were no leaks. Any s...






