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God its hot in there (Air Conditioning)

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2001 - 2007 V70
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2001 - 2009 S60
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adam180
Posts: 20
Joined: 4 August 2009
Year and Model: S60 2001
Location: kent uk

God its hot in there (Air Conditioning)

Post by adam180 »

Hello Everyone
Has anyone had a problem where all they get is a hissin noise from the air conditioning.
I have just filled it up with a can that cost £40, from "Halfords", and its still hot as hell in my car.
any idea's.
thanks
Adam
PS) Its a Volvo S60 2.0 (2001)
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jda2000
Posts: 584
Joined: 1 April 2010
Year and Model: 04 V70 2.5T 01 V70T5
Location: Sarasota, FL

Post by jda2000 »

the AC system is a closed pressurized system.

If you hear a hiss and is not cooling, then you have a major leak. Take it to an AC repair shop for correct diagnosis and repair.
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JRL
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Joined: 22 November 2005
Year and Model: Several
Location: 19333
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Post by JRL »

A clogged oraface tube can "hiss" and if it's 100% clogged up the AC will not work
Mod note. Jim passed away in early 2022, his contributions to this forum are immortal, and he is missed. RIP

2000 V70R Black, 144,000 miles Wife's R.
2007 V70 2.5T White/Oak 111,000 MILES. Polestar tune, IPD bars, rear spoiler, dark grey Thors, DWS 06, HU850, sub.
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