A couple of years ago I had the a/c pulley off and took out a shim to set the a/c clutch factory clearance. The car hasn't seen many miles since so I'm pretty confident the setting is correct. But the clutch isn't engaging with the a/c and recirc switches set to on, and the blower fan at 3.
There's a relay under the dash. I don't remember the electrics.
Guidance on where to start troubleshooting would be appreciated.
96 Volvo 850 a/c clutch not engaging
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misha
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- Year and Model: '97 850 2.5 20v
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First,take the car to ac shop to check freon level.
'97 850 2.5 20v / fully equipped / Motronic 4.4 from the factory / upgraded with S,V,C,XC70 instrument cluster / polar white wagon
History of Volvos in the family:
'71 144 S
'73 144 De Luxe
'78 244 DL
'78 244 DL
'79 244 GLE
'85 340 GLS
History of Volvos in the family:
'71 144 S
'73 144 De Luxe
'78 244 DL
'78 244 DL
'79 244 GLE
'85 340 GLS
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JimBee
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- Year and Model: 93 and 2 96 850's
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I knew the freon was down since there's a slow leak, probably in the dash. I charged it last year and it was okay for the summer. Today, I put the gauges and vacuum pump on it, registered about 5 lbs + pressure before pumping. It took just a few minutes to get to minus 30. Then when it wouldn't take freon from the can I discovered the clutch wasn't turning.
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