Aircon problem!

Danneh · Mar 18th, 2009, 16:33

I got my Aircon fully recharged today. However, the mechanic told me that even though the system is now fully brimmed and there are no leaks, the Thermostat in the aircon unit has gone.

So they gave me a free, £50 recharge

However, I now need a new thermostat! How much do these cost, and where can I get them? I could give Rufe an e-mail and get it probably?

Also, how long will it take to fit? He said something about taking out the dashboard to replace it.

At an Independant, how much do you think I would pay for a new to be installed?

Cheers guys!

cwc2128 · Mar 18th, 2009, 19:08

If you remove the panel with the 3 knobs on it there is a small thermostat for the climate connected to a huge long tube, dont know how much they cost pounds i would have thought, may be worth googling salvage etc, there are plentyt of volvo specialist and buy the complete panel.

Danneh · Mar 18th, 2009, 19:41

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Originally Posted by cwc2128

If you remove the panel with the 3 knobs on it there is a small thermostat for the climate connected to a huge long tube, dont know how much they cost pounds i would have thought, may be worth googling salvage etc, there are plentyt of volvo specialist and buy the complete panel.

Ooh - I actually think I've already baught the panel already, was going to fit it but never got round to it!

I baught it because the knobs etc felt like they were 'used plenty of times', I know it sounds slightly sad.. but I'm anal!

I'll post pics to see if we're on the right lines. if you could find any pictures to help it would aid greatly!

PAZ3154 · Mar 19th, 2009, 11:08

are you sure he didn't mean pressostat? this fits in to the top of the drier and is fairly prone to going o/c . this would stop your compressor kicking in even if the system's recharged.

Danneh · Mar 19th, 2009, 14:48

VOLVO DEALER = +1.

KWIK FIT = -10

The Volvo dealer sussed the problem within a minute or two! The compressor wasn't even running! Wtf are ****-fit thinking?!

The fuse was gone in that little box in the engine bay. He was a very helpful chap, and did it for free. It now works nicely!

It's nice and cool and I'm happy. No more windows open etc!

The guy was adament at ****-fit that the bloody dash needed to come out etc! Christ!

I'm happy

Free recharge, gas, leak test etc, and a free fuse!

Mwahahaha bargin

purplemel · Mar 19th, 2009, 20:17

nice to see someone getting one up on **** fit - useless bu**ers they are!

Danneh · Mar 19th, 2009, 20:27

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Originally Posted by purplemel

nice to see someone getting one up on **** fit - useless bu**ers they are!

I thaught it was over exagerrated... boy I was W-R-O-N-G, on so many levels!

cwc2128 · Mar 19th, 2009, 22:41

Good for you quite a result in the end, wish mine worked just need half the pipes replaced new condenor ,new gas etc , o well windows open this year lol

Mar 18th, 2009, 16:33	#1
Danneh Master Member Last Online: Aug 31st, 2010 20:49 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Deep Down Under ;)	Aircon problem! I got my Aircon fully recharged today. However, the mechanic told me that even though the system is now fully brimmed and there are no leaks, the Thermostat in the aircon unit has gone. So they gave me a free, £50 recharge However, I now need a new thermostat! How much do these cost, and where can I get them? I could give Rufe an e-mail and get it probably? Also, how long will it take to fit? He said something about taking out the dashboard to replace it. At an Independant, how much do you think I would pay for a new to be installed? Cheers guys! Last edited by Danneh; Mar 18th, 2009 at 16:35.

Mar 19th, 2009, 14:48	#5
Danneh Master Member Last Online: Aug 31st, 2010 20:49 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Deep Down Under ;)	VOLVO DEALER = +1. KWIK FIT = -10 The Volvo dealer sussed the problem within a minute or two! The compressor wasn't even running! Wtf are **-fit thinking?! The fuse was gone in that little box in the engine bay. He was a very helpful chap, and did it for free. It now works nicely! It's nice and cool and I'm happy. No more windows open etc! The guy was adament at *-fit that the bloody dash needed to come out etc! Christ! I'm happy Free recharge, gas, leak test etc, and a free fuse! Mwahahaha bargin Last edited by Danneh; Mar 19th, 2009 at 14:52.*

Mar 18th, 2009, 19:08	#2
cwc2128 Member Last Online: May 7th, 2009 15:42 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Surrey	If you remove the panel with the 3 knobs on it there is a small thermostat for the climate connected to a huge long tube, dont know how much they cost pounds i would have thought, may be worth googling salvage etc, there are plentyt of volvo specialist and buy the complete panel.

Mar 19th, 2009, 11:08	#4
PAZ3154 Glad to be back Last Online: Jul 12th, 2021 22:38 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Llandudno Junction	are you sure he didn't mean pressostat? this fits in to the top of the drier and is fairly prone to going o/c . this would stop your compressor kicking in even if the system's recharged.

Mar 19th, 2009, 20:17	#6
purplemel Junior Member Last Online: Apr 10th, 2009 15:27 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Barry	nice to see someone getting one up on ** fit - useless buers they are!

Mar 19th, 2009, 22:41	#8
cwc2128 Member Last Online: May 7th, 2009 15:42 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Surrey	Good for you quite a result in the end, wish mine worked just need half the pipes replaced new condenor ,new gas etc , o well windows open this year lol

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