1994 850 Turbo AC inoperative MVSOLVED Clutch gap problem

[csbrianp]

I own a 94 850 turbo where the AC will not cool above 2000 RPM's. While idling the AC is cold and will cycle once in a while the gauge shows levels are good. It works fine as long as I keep the RPMs below 2000 which is real hard. Once I over the 2000 RPMs the compressor will not kick in until the car is restarted.
I thought it must be the high pressure switch and have swapped it out. A mechanic told be to change the cycle switch but I don't know where to look.

My neighbor has an 02 V70 that is doing the same thing, only difference is theirs doesn't show a pattern and some days the AC works all day.

Any suggestions.

Brian

[abscate]

That sounds like classic compressor gap problem. It can be fixed by reshimming (for purists) or by the googable "Volvo AC bread clip fix"

[csbrianp]

I should point out that, if I race it off the line then let off the AC will stay on, it only happens if I drive continually faster than 2000 RPMs. Also, I can turn the AC off and after a few moments it will kick back on but that only happens once in a while.

[xHeart]

I should point out that, if I race it off the line then let off the AC will stay on, it only happens if I drive continually faster than 2000 RPMs. Also, I can turn the AC off and after a few moments it will kick back on but that only happens once in a while.

Cooling Fan or Compressor?

[csbrianp]

The compressor will not kick in unless car is restarted.

[csbrianp]

I should point out that, if I race it off the line then let off the AC will stay on, it only happens if I drive continually faster than 2000 RPMs. Also, I can turn the AC off and after a few moments it will kick back on but that only happens once in a while.

Cooling Fan or Compressor?

Never mind ghetto clutch gap worked. Thanks guys.

[rspi]