2006 xc70 - cold air coming out under the steering column

NHVTVOLVO · Post by **NHVTVOLVO** » 03 Oct 2019, 18:10

Hi Everyone,

temps are dropping here in Vermont, my heat is working great in all vents & floor.

highway drive this morning, i noticed cool air that seemed to be leaking underneath the steering column. needless to say my legs & knees were cold in a few minutes and i had the heat turned up quite a bit to stay warm.

Has anyone had this issue, or can recommend what to check out for fix?

Trying to tackle this prior temps dropping further.

thank you.

Post by **volvolugnut** » 05 Oct 2019, 19:10

I am not familiar with details of 2006 XC70, but I would start by removing the bottom of the dash cover and getting down under there to take a look. Perhaps a seal around the steering column has come loose?
volvolugnut

Post by **volvolugnut** » 05 Oct 2019, 19:13

See this post: viewtopic.php?f=9&t=66609

volvolugnut

NHVTVOLVO · Post by **NHVTVOLVO** » 06 Oct 2019, 13:16

thanks for your insight volvolugnut.

warm air blowing in all vents.

the steering column seal would be worht checking, i'll inspect and report back. thank you.