New about a possible recall

[tem]

Originally Posted by Driver Dave

Hi Tem, yes Arnold Clark Inverness, spoke to David.

Thanks for that.
I know David well, due to EGR problems.

tem.

[Philip Fisher]

Originally Posted by Lexman8

It's a good idea to leave the aircon on all the time or use it for about 30 mins continuously at least once a week.

• Modern aircon systems are very efficient and have little or no impact on performance or mpg.
• The refrigerant in the system contains lubricants which are used to keep the components functioning correctly. The lubricant needs to be pumped round the system to be effective.
• There are many joints and seals in a car's aircon system and these mustn't dry out. The lubricant prevents this. If they do dry out the car will lose refrigerant gas and the aircon will be less effective and/or need topping up.
• Irregular use of the aircon allows mould and fungi to develop in the system which can cause odours (and health issues in extreme cases).
• Running it all the time helps keep the moisture content down in the interior fabrics leading to less misting of the windows and a more comfortable environment.

Indeed but it dries my eyes out which makes them more tired on the drive home so I only turn it on when I am hot, even then I like to run with the roof open instead (which I am sure does use more fuel).

As an aside I followed a very dirty smelly and poorly maintained diesel bus up the long hill out of Hathersage towards Owler Bar. It was belching out smoke. We had the windows up and ventilation from the vents only. We got not the slightest wiff of diesel smoke smell in the car. Made me realise that this clean zone business actually works......

[nu11eaf]

Originally Posted by yeoman

Stoneacre Grimsby

Thank you, I got my last XC90 from there, through my insurance company after my previous one got wrote off in a flood, I hope this recall fault does not result in another wet car.

[Lexman8]

Originally Posted by Philip Fisher

Indeed but it dries my eyes out which makes them more tired on the drive home so I only turn it on when I am hot, even then I like to run with the roof open instead (which I am sure does use more fuel).

Understand, the dry air can also affect people who wear contact lenses.

As an aside I followed a very dirty smelly and poorly maintained diesel bus up the long hill out of Hathersage towards Owler Bar. It was belching out smoke. We had the windows up and ventilation from the vents only. We got not the slightest wiff of diesel smoke smell in the car. Made me realise that this clean zone business actually works......

I was in a similar situation the other day and it struck me how well the filtration worked.

Btw, to keep the CleanZone system working correctly, the filters must be replaced as per the schedule as they have a chemical compound in them (activated carbon) which wears out.

(For the geeks: activated carbon is what's used in military respirators to protect against chemical and biological attack.)

[Lexman8]

If you need to tell the dealer what the issue is:

Recall R89707 : Air conditioner drain hose
TJ31955.1.0-2016-09-26

At 29 pages it's clearly not trivial.

[neon]

Originally Posted by Lexman8

Understand, the dry air can also affect people who wear contact lenses.



I was in a similar situation the other day and it struck me how well the filtration worked.

Btw, to keep the CleanZone system working correctly, the filters must be replaced as per the schedule as they have a chemical compound in them (activated carbon) which wears out.

(For the geeks: activated carbon is what's used in military respirators to protect against chemical and biological attack.)

Also in fish tank filters and water filters to take out toxins.

[neon]

Swedespeed seems have gone quiet on the recall.
A thread has been started on the LR Disco vs XC90. Avoided responding to the comments about I would never buy anything British.

[tem]

Originally Posted by Driver Dave

My car is due for its QIA on Tuesday. Rang the dealers this morning and spoke to the service manager, he is aware of the recall - notified yesteady. Confirmed my car will be checked and then we go from there.

Can you give an update when you get the car back on Tuesday.
I think that your car could be the first to have the AC drain pipe checked out.
Thank you.

tem.

[Philip Fisher]

Originally Posted by neon

Swedespeed seems have gone quiet on the recall.
A thread has been started on the LR Disco vs XC90. Avoided responding to the comments about I would never buy anything British.

My colleague has an fpace. I keep telling him it is not British, it is Indian! He normally comes back with the Chinese Volvo comment....

[neon]

This was the latest post, hmmm.

"There's an old joke that sums up the Range Rover brand.

"Why don't the British make computers anymore? Because they couldn't figure out how to make them leak oil.""