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Apr 17th, 2023, 21:39 | #1 |
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Parking heater retrofit possible?
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So as I am travelling on a road trip soon and will be hitting colder climates. I was doing some research on block heaters and coolant heaters just in case I need them. Then I came across a feature called parking heater that comes with Volvos. I quickly headed to the car checked climate and at the top to my surprise no additional options 😔. It seems mine does not have a parking heater. Although they are available to buy and installation by the looks of it will be plug and ( this is the momentous question) can it be played as in retrofitted activated ? Has anyone done this? Regards Slapz |
Apr 17th, 2023, 23:02 | #2 |
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Just use the climate setting in the app to warm the car 10mins or so before you set off.
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Apr 18th, 2023, 01:17 | #3 |
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The one on our friend's 144 simply fitted into a modified bottom hose and plugged into the mains overnight. It did a good job of preventing freezing, and ensuring quick starts and instant heat in the cabin. In principle, therefore, I see no reason why one may not be successfully retro-fitted to any water-cooled engine. Perhaps a direct approach to Volvo might clarify? Enjoy your trip! Regards, John.
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Apr 18th, 2023, 20:47 | #5 |
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Ah, in which case the old trick of lighting a fire under the engine might work…. Or maybe not ;-)
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