Air Con: 70: - Air Con

ian ferguson · Jun 25th, 2017, 10:56

Hello, We have a 1997 V70 2.5 and with the weather we've been having i would like to fix the air con, so i was wondering if anyone might know when Volvo changed from R12 to R134a refrigerant. Thanks, Ian.

V70Zig · Jun 25th, 2017, 15:08

When you say "fix the air con" do you mean to re gas it yourself in the hope that it works ?
If that's your plan then maybe a visit to Kwikfit might be a good idea. They charge £49.......empty the system,check for leaks etc. Then refill....now if it still don't work there is no charge, likewise if they find a leak....no charge, as they can't fix a leak so then you need a specialist to sort it for you.
If the do refill and it works but only for a few weeks then they will do it again for free.........if it goes again they will refund you, so all in all I think its a no brainer...take it there....my opinion only.

And they will use the correct refrigerant.

byootox · Jun 25th, 2017, 15:36

All the V70s had the R134a in them.
Word of warning about some the big outlets being a hit or miss.
I got a V50 in recently, owner had been told his compressor was shot.
So owner brought in for a second opinion, turns out they had put almost double the amount of gas in the system it should have had and therefore was doing very little.
After leak checking then putting in the correct amount it was ice cold.
Sometimes worth getting a garage that does a bit more involved work with A/C

V70Zig · Jun 26th, 2017, 17:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by byootox

All the V70s had the R134a in them.
Word of warning about some the big outlets being a hit or miss.
I got a V50 in recently, owner had been told his compressor was shot.
So owner brought in for a second opinion, turns out they had put almost double the amount of gas in the system it should have had and therefore was doing very little.
After leak checking then putting in the correct amount it was ice cold.
Sometimes worth getting a garage that does a bit more involved work with A/C

I suppose it may depend on the ability of the employee doing it......never had any problems with my local branch.

Jun 25th, 2017, 10:56	#1
ian ferguson ian ferguson Last Online: Yesterday 22:47 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: London	Air Con Hello, We have a 1997 V70 2.5 and with the weather we've been having i would like to fix the air con, so i was wondering if anyone might know when Volvo changed from R12 to R134a refrigerant. Thanks, Ian.

Jun 25th, 2017, 15:08	#2
V70Zig Master Member Last Online: Yesterday 09:22 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Loughborough	When you say "fix the air con" do you mean to re gas it yourself in the hope that it works ? If that's your plan then maybe a visit to Kwikfit might be a good idea. They charge £49.......empty the system,check for leaks etc. Then refill....now if it still don't work there is no charge, likewise if they find a leak....no charge, as they can't fix a leak so then you need a specialist to sort it for you. If the do refill and it works but only for a few weeks then they will do it again for free.........if it goes again they will refund you, so all in all I think its a no brainer...take it there....my opinion only. And they will use the correct refrigerant. __________________ 2008 V70 SE D5 Auto 185 ...now 205 Volvo Polestar......190k Passed away - 1999 V70 2.5tdi Auto 340632 miles, RIP.

Jun 25th, 2017, 15:36	#3
byootox Premier Member Last Online: Dec 20th, 2021 23:22 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Edinburgh	All the V70s had the R134a in them. Word of warning about some the big outlets being a hit or miss. I got a V50 in recently, owner had been told his compressor was shot. So owner brought in for a second opinion, turns out they had put almost double the amount of gas in the system it should have had and therefore was doing very little. After leak checking then putting in the correct amount it was ice cold. Sometimes worth getting a garage that does a bit more involved work with A/C __________________ 99 V70 T5

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