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850 a/c works only in morning (not clutch, not charge)

Help, Advice and DIY Tutorials on Volvo's P80 platform cars -- Volvo's 1990s "bread and butter" cars -- powered by the ubiquitous and durable Volvo inline 5-cylinder engine.

1992 - 1997 850, including 850 R, 850 T-5R, 850 T-5, 850 GLT
1997 - 2000 S70, S70 AWD
1997 - 2000 V70, V70 AWD
1997 - 2000 V70-XC
1997 - 2004 C70

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While I was at it I also removed, disassembled, and cleaned the recirc and a/c switches ... this was A Bad Idea as it wasn't really needed and was real tricky to take apart and reassemble). I still have no idea why the a/c had been working on cool mornings but not warm afternoons.

Been there, done that, got the tee shirt. :D The tricky part is the way the LEDs snap into the case.

The whole thing explodes into a gob of contacts and springs. The good news is that a month or so later it still works.

I do carry the new switch in the glove box along with pliers and a screwdriver so that I can change it out in an instant if it fails.

...Lee
'94 850 N/A 5 speed
'96 Platinum Edition Turbo
Previous:
1999 V70XC - Nautic Blue - Totaled while parked.
1999 V70XC - RIP - Wrecked Parts Car.
1998 S70 T5
1996 850 N/A
1989 740 GLT
1986 740 GLT
1972 142 Grand Luxe

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