Where does the air conditioner recharge on a Volvo?
Per VADIS, the A/C system should be recharged on the high side. Finding this to be not only odd, but dangerous, I recharged my system on the low side (port is underneath the power steering reservoir).
Are there any problems with the air conditioning in a Volvo?
The Volvo Repair Database has a section dedicated to this stuff: AC and other climate control problems/fixes. Also see MVS posts with the Volvo air conditioning tag. These do overlap.
How to Shim the AC clutch on a Volvo S60?
Here’s how to shim the AC clutch on an S60. Here’s how to shim the AC clutch on an 850, V70/XC70 up to 2000, S70, or C70. Do not use the high pressure port that is right up front above the radiator. That’s the high side for shops with pro AC refill equipment. Instead, move a couple items out of the way and use the AC low port.
How to recharge a Volvo S80 AC compressor?
[ Recharge Volvo S80 AC] A good forum thread on compressor cycling, recharging and pressure… [ Compressor cycling, recharging and pressure] Another good How To on recharging the refrigerant yourself. Cool Zone #390 complete recharge kit” I bought from autozone $48 bucks, it has 3 cans of refrigerant they each have the charge…
What kind of AC does a 1984 Volvo 240 have?
Over the years I have done a lot of experiments on my 1984 242 AC. Some have responded fairly well, but none would seem to work like a real modern AC system is supposed to. Beginning in 2010 I made a serious attempt at using PROPANE as a refrigerant after a suggestion by another 240 owner I knew who had claimed to be successful.
Where can I find the Volvo 240 parts catalog?
Volvotips got permission of Volvo Cars Heritage to publish the Volvo 240 and 260 service manuals and Volvo 240 & 260 parts catalogs. These service manuals and parts catalogs can be viewed at Volvotips and will open in your webbrowser (in a new window/tab) so you can watch them instantly.
What kind of electrical system does a Volvo 240 have?
Volvo 240 with B23F (can also be used for B23E) LH Jetronic system fault tracing (1983 and later models) This group contains the electrical components of the Volvo 240 and 260.
When did the Volvo 240 get the accumulator?
Later 240s made from 1991 to 1993 got a more modern system that can be recognized by the big silver aluminum accumulator/drier near the right side firewall. These systems were a different design.
Per VADIS, the A/C system should be recharged on the high side. Finding this to be not only odd, but dangerous, I recharged my system on the low side (port is underneath the power steering reservoir).
[ Recharge Volvo S80 AC] A good forum thread on compressor cycling, recharging and pressure… [ Compressor cycling, recharging and pressure] Another good How To on recharging the refrigerant yourself. Cool Zone #390 complete recharge kit” I bought from autozone $48 bucks, it has 3 cans of refrigerant they each have the charge…
The Volvo Repair Database has a section dedicated to this stuff: AC and other climate control problems/fixes. Also see MVS posts with the Volvo air conditioning tag. These do overlap.
How to Shim the clutch on a Volvo 850?
Here’s how to shim the AC clutch on an 850, V70/XC70 up to 2000, S70, or C70. Do not use the high pressure port that is right up front above the radiator. That’s the high side for shops with pro AC refill equipment. Instead, move a couple items out of the way and use the AC low port.
Where is the low pressure line on a Volvo 850?
It is located on the passenger side of the engine compartment near the radiator and is marked with a “ 70NM ” [ Volvo 850 Low Pressure Line] The best photo documentation on how to get to the Volvo 850, S70 and V70 evaporator, period: Changing an Evaporator Core – in Pictures
Where can I find the Volvo 850 control arm?
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