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Aug 23rd, 2012, 21:27 | #1 |
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Air con stopped working: alternator on way out?
Hello all, advice appreciated... A week ago the a/c stopped blowing cold air, today while my wife was driving she had the"power system service urgent" message along with battery icon accompanied by a whirring/whining noise. This sounds like the alternator, but would it also account for a/c not blowing cold air? Advice much appreciated, it's a v50 2D 2006 with 45k
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Aug 23rd, 2012, 22:16 | #2 |
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First port of call with failed air con is the condenser. You'll see plenty of entries regarding this matter. Volvo have extended the warranty on these from 3 to 5 years, acknowledging their fragility. They've been corroding (in my case behind the intercooler). Fixed free of charge. Yours is of course older than 5 years, but your 45k miles might be a weapon to go to Volvo Uk call centre with. Always worth a try!
Can't help with the other ailments though Good luck
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Aug 24th, 2012, 20:43 | #3 |
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Thanks for that. It might be that I have two failures at the same time.......bad luck and large bill I guess
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Aug 29th, 2012, 23:46 | #4 |
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Coincidences..........aircon needed re-gassing and a new alternator was required!
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