V70 Air Con: Evaporator Temp Sensor Location ?

[timh30]

Hi,

I'm trying to locate the evap temp sensor. I have the parts diagram from Vadis (attached), but cannot locate it (item 15 on the diagram) and the diagram doesn't actually show a dotted line as to where the sensor is located.

I'm hoping it can be reached without completely removing the dashboard. On left hand drive cars, I've read it is accessible on the drivers side by just removing the lower trim, but although the right hand drive aircon components seem to be mirrored, I've so far been unable to locate it on either the driver or passenger side.

Any help greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Tim.

[R3dbvll]

Old thread, but I have the same question.

My a/c pipes are freezing up, because the compressor is not getting switched off. The likely culprit is the evaporator temperature sensor, although the diagnostics don't show a fault - the diagnostics show a fault in the compressor, and an issue with the damper motor being slow.

So, firstly, where can I get a temp sensor from, where is it located, and how difficult is it to fit?

Thanks!

[Marmitespreader]

Found this:
http://volvoforums.com/forum/volvo-s...-sensor-42442/

May be same for V70??

[R3dbvll]

Originally Posted by Marmitespreader

Found this:
http://volvoforums.com/forum/volvo-s...-sensor-42442/

May be same for V70??

Yeah, I just found that thread, but its for US cars, would it be the same but just the other way around for UK cars? Or would it be located still on the left?

Also, how does one 'lower the dash panel'?

[Marmitespreader]

From Vida, See att.

[R3dbvll]

Interesting...where did you get that pic from?

Also, not sure if that tells me how to get at the part. Do you think its a straight forward job? Or a trip to Volvo...

[Marmitespreader]

Originally Posted by R3dbvll

Interesting...where did you get that pic from?

Also, not sure if that tells me how to get at the part. Do you think its a straight forward job? Or a trip to Volvo...

Vida, repair, removal & installation tab, body & interior, climate units, evaporator replacing.

Not sure about the job, just on my first volvo after a lifetime of landrovers.
You could take the panel off under the steering wheel and have a good look with a torch to see if anything looks recogniseable. Volvo dealer will involve remortgaging your house I imagine!

[R3dbvll]

Originally Posted by Marmitespreader

Vida, repair, removal & installation tab, body & interior, climate units, evaporator replacing.

Not sure about the job, just on my first volvo after a lifetime of landrovers.
You could take the panel off under the steering wheel and have a good look with a torch to see if anything looks recogniseable. Volvo dealer will involve remortgaging your house I imagine!

Exactly! Would very much like to avoid that...

Thanks for the help. I get a new temp sensor from Volvo for about £18. If I can fit it myself, I'd be well chuffed.

[Marmitespreader]

Originally Posted by R3dbvll

Exactly! Would very much like to avoid that...

Thanks for the help. I get a new temp sensor from Volvo for about £18. If I can fit it myself, I'd be well chuffed.

Just had a look at my wolwo, doesnt seem to be much access available without dahsboard removal, all I can see is a small panel over the pedals and perhaps behind speedo after removal. Good luck anyway.

[R3dbvll]

Originally Posted by Marmitespreader

Vida, repair, removal & installation tab, body & interior, climate units, evaporator replacing.

Not sure about the job, just on my first volvo after a lifetime of landrovers.
You could take the panel off under the steering wheel and have a good look with a torch to see if anything looks recogniseable. Volvo dealer will involve remortgaging your house I imagine!

By the way, do you have any more diagrams that give some context for that first diagram?