V70: Electrical - air con/interior blower

dodster0 · Jun 15th, 2009, 19:19

I have been using the aircon today and after leaving the car for about half an hour the interior fan has started on its own with the car locked up and obviously no key in the ignition. This has happened twice and to stop it the ignition had to be switched on and the aircon switched off and then turn the blower switch on and back off again.

just wondered if any one had this problem or ideas on the cause.

My initial thought was dodgy relay but then the aircon would probably stay on as soon as ignition was switched off.

Any ideas gratefully received.

(hot weather gives more probs than you think)

JMCA-S60 · Jun 16th, 2009, 08:38

This is not a problem with your car. It is perfectly normal behaviour, in order to dry out the air conditioning system, and prevent odours!

Chris Parish · Jun 16th, 2009, 17:48

This happens on my S60 and S80 about 50 mins after switching the engine off.

Kal · Jun 16th, 2009, 22:38

dodsterO:

What year is your Volvo? I have a 07 S80 in the USA and from what I have been told, the afterblow is not available for our market.

thanks.

grass hopper · Jun 16th, 2009, 22:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kal

dodsterO:

What year is your Volvo? I have a 07 S80 in the USA and from what I have been told, the afterblow is not available for our market.

thanks.

it is desirable to be on,it can be disabled with vida,but recomend against.

dodster0 · Jun 16th, 2009, 23:35

thanks for the reponse the car is a 2000 model with 145000miles.

didn't realise this was normal. I was more concerned that I would return to a car that had a flat battery.

Kal · Jun 17th, 2009, 02:24

Thanks for the response dodsterO. My wifes XC90 has this feature and the fan will run for up to 20 minutes when the car is locked.

Jun 15th, 2009, 19:19	#1
dodster0 New Member Last Online: Apr 10th, 2010 00:45 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: manchester	air con/interior blower I have been using the aircon today and after leaving the car for about half an hour the interior fan has started on its own with the car locked up and obviously no key in the ignition. This has happened twice and to stop it the ignition had to be switched on and the aircon switched off and then turn the blower switch on and back off again. just wondered if any one had this problem or ideas on the cause. My initial thought was dodgy relay but then the aircon would probably stay on as soon as ignition was switched off. Any ideas gratefully received. (hot weather gives more probs than you think)

Jun 16th, 2009, 17:48	#3
Chris Parish Large Member Last Online: Jun 2nd, 2013 14:25 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Rochester	This happens on my S60 and S80 about 50 mins after switching the engine off. __________________ Currently: S60 T S 2001 and S80 D5 2002 Previously: 245 and V70 T5

Jun 16th, 2009, 08:38	#2
JMCA-S60 JMCA Last Online: Jan 27th, 2016 12:14 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Essex	This is not a problem with your car. It is perfectly normal behaviour, in order to dry out the air conditioning system, and prevent odours!

Jun 16th, 2009, 22:38	#4
Kal New Member Last Online: Oct 12th, 2011 01:44 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: McLean, VA	dodsterO: What year is your Volvo? I have a 07 S80 in the USA and from what I have been told, the afterblow is not available for our market. thanks.

Jun 16th, 2009, 23:35	#6
dodster0 New Member Last Online: Apr 10th, 2010 00:45 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: manchester	thanks for the reponse the car is a 2000 model with 145000miles. didn't realise this was normal. I was more concerned that I would return to a car that had a flat battery.

Jun 17th, 2009, 02:24	#7
Kal New Member Last Online: Oct 12th, 2011 01:44 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: McLean, VA	Thanks for the response dodsterO. My wifes XC90 has this feature and the fan will run for up to 20 minutes when the car is locked.

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