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eric19371 · Jul 19th, 2022, 15:29

Good (very hot) day to you all,

The AC compressor in my V50 isn't starting, I am used to hearing the click on/off as the compressor starts but it seems to be doing absolutely nothing.

It was topped up in the summer before the first lockdown at the same time I took it in to have the shims on the compressor clutch adjusted and the engineer said that the condenser wasn't in great condition and might slowly lose refrigerant (he did some sort of test with some sort of green substance). This year when I started to use the car again this year there is no clicking of the compressor and certainly no cool air.

I have read in another forum that if there is low pressure in the system this could be the cause as the compressor won't start if there isn't. I will get a friend who is an AC engineer to pressure test it.

The fuse for AC is okay. No idea how to rest relay for same system. Happy to do the removal and fitting of new parts if needed.

Any ideas, information or suggestion that might help?

Jul 19th, 2022, 15:29	#1
eric19371 Clueless Last Online: May 29th, 2024 09:06 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Wrotham	AC Compressor Not Starting (V50 24i) Good (very hot) day to you all, The AC compressor in my V50 isn't starting, I am used to hearing the click on/off as the compressor starts but it seems to be doing absolutely nothing. It was topped up in the summer before the first lockdown at the same time I took it in to have the shims on the compressor clutch adjusted and the engineer said that the condenser wasn't in great condition and might slowly lose refrigerant (he did some sort of test with some sort of green substance). This year when I started to use the car again this year there is no clicking of the compressor and certainly no cool air. I have read in another forum that if there is low pressure in the system this could be the cause as the compressor won't start if there isn't. I will get a friend who is an AC engineer to pressure test it. The fuse for AC is okay. No idea how to rest relay for same system. Happy to do the removal and fitting of new parts if needed. Any ideas, information or suggestion that might help? __________________ Current Volvo's: S40 1.8 (55) & V50 2.4i (04) Past Volvo: S40 1.8 ('97/R) & 240 GLE ('76/R) Last edited by eric19371; Jul 19th, 2022 at 15:31.