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1998 S70 T5 - where are the climate control temp sensors?

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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HareBall
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Post by HareBall »

Dave,
Lighting gel is like a piece of cellophane. It is what they use over the stage lights to give the different colors.
Larry

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VCA
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MadeInJapan wrote:...where do you put the gel? Directly on the sensor? Oh, and I assume when you say "gel" this isn't a sticky substance but a cellophane piece, right?
I'd place it directly over the white part of the combination alarm LED/sun sensor unit--that's where the photocell. If you notice that that's too much attenuation, you can try Rosco #97 which is 50% transmission or Rosco #397 which is 70% transmission. You can try calling various theatrical lighting rental companies and see if they'll give you scrap--since you really don't need much at all. Yes, "gel" is a cellophane-like material (Rosco is 70% polycarbonate 30% polyester)--it's called that because up 'till about 1970, gelatin filters were used.

...and I'm sorry there's no independents around you with the computer tools :(
2008 S80 T6 AWD
1999 S70 GLT

Responsible for the care of a '92 960 and an '07 S60R

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BEJinFbk
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Post by BEJinFbk »

Great info from everyone!
This is why I like these boards so much.
Thank You! :D
'98 V70 R - Well Equipped for Life Up North... ;)

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