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XC90 (5 cylinder): Solenoid Causing Weak AC

The Volvo XC90 (5 cylinder) is a first generation mid size luxury crossover SUV. It was first made and marketed in 2002 and was sold globally with great…

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AC Parts & Components in Volvos

Here are the major AC Parts & Components in Volvos. Here are photos and descriptions from the eEuroparts catalog. All these are covered in detail on eEuro’s outstanding AC…

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Volvo Air Conditioning Problems & Fixes

Air conditioning problems? Start here.

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AC Overcharged, Undercharged? Forget It, Jake. It’s the Gap.

I don’t want to make another blows cold then blows warm* post, because there are several of those already, but I do want to highlight Volvo DIY wizard…

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2005 Volvo S60 2.5T AWD AC Compressor Bypass Belt

New MVS member Brought Upright explains how to get your S60 back on the road if you have a seized AC compressor and don’t want to mess with it…

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S70 GLT AC Pulley Bearing (also Alternator and PS Pump) Procedure

MVS Contributor and Volvo DIY wizard CN90 posts another detailed procedure on Volvo P80 maintenance, this one is a DIY for a S70 GLT AC pulley bearing. My…

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AC Mildew Smell – How to Eliminate It

oragex posts a video detailing how to get rid of AC mildew smell in Volvos. This particular Volvo in the video is a P2 Volvo, but the concept…

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Catching Up with MVS

Catching Up What’s going on around here? Lots! We’re busy around here, helping Volvo owners and getting help. Here’s the latest. Moderator Drive is Complete — $911.50 raised for…

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AC Clutch Gap Magnetic Fix – Breadclip Alternative

MVS Contributor coflynn comes up with a brilliant and different approach and fix for the AC clutch gap problem, which is commonly fixed with the classic AC bread clip fix.…

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2006 XC70 AC Problem – Leak in Condensor

MVS Contributor IdahoBob has an AC problem with his XC70. He tried charging it, no luck. His XC70 developed a small leak in the AC condensor. IdahoBob: My ’06 XC70…

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Volvo 850 How-To Bypass AC Thermal Switch

Need to know how to Bypass AC Thermal Switch ? Phil: “Since it’s that time of season and I had problems with my A/C thermal causing me problems…

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AC Shim Fix: Are Zip Ties the New Bread Clips?

Need an AC Shim Fix ? Outstanding AC Bread Clip Fix photos by erikv11 and BlackThunder. Outstanding recent AC Bread Clip Fix followup by osmium, vvvolvo, jreed, [email protected],…

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