A/C Recharge on P-2 V-70R

SimLyons · Post by **SimLyons** » 26 Apr 2013, 20:05

Today, as our temps soared into the low 80s I thought it a good time to check my A/C. To make a short story even shorter there is no Chill to my AC. Tried all the usual steps and then went and got an extra can of RS 134a and went to connect to the LP valve. The connector on the car is too large by about 1mm diameter.

So I tried another brand which I just bought (NAPA) and same thing.

Does anyone know if there is an adapter for this newer and larger connector? Or is this something to get us back in the Genuine Dealerships? (I have an appointment for Monday just in case).

Thanks! Sim

Post by **wheelsup** » 27 Apr 2013, 11:02

Are you sure it's the correct port? I don't have a P2 but they should all be standard connections.

SimLyons · Post by **SimLyons** » 27 Apr 2013, 12:23

Yeah, they should be all the same. I have had many Volvos prior to this one and never had any problems with the connector. I'll look around to see if there are any others. This one is high and in front of the Radiator.

Weird!

David in NC · Post by **David in NC** » 27 Apr 2013, 12:33

The port on my 99 is low on the passenger side between the radiator and the serpentine belt.

Post by **erikv11** » 27 Apr 2013, 12:54

Sim you're looking at the wrong (high pressure) port, that's why it is a different size.

Try the P2 forum or the A/C master topic:

https://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/forums ... =4&t=48233

For basic recharge info, the master topic will take you to this link and you'll be able to locate the port near the P/S pump
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Post by **abscate** » 27 Apr 2013, 15:56

...and it is a good thing your can doesn't fit on the high pressure side! That's by design of course.

SimLyons · Post by **SimLyons** » 27 Apr 2013, 16:42

Thanks guys, esp Eric for the link. That's exactly what I needed!

Post by **burnout8488** » 28 Apr 2013, 18:30

Know the source of your leak? Fix it before you dump money into cans of refrigerant!

SimLyons · Post by **SimLyons** » 06 May 2013, 01:29

No leak,yet. Had it completely evacuated and recharged on Last Monday And so far so good. Good, solid cool air. Off to the detail shop on Wednesday, I hope. Then LOTS of photos and a better write-up.
Will lay it down in E-Bay, on Craigs List and a few Volvo Tracks, including the king of all, MVS!!