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May 24th, 2020, 08:39 | #1 |
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Air con not cold
Hi folks, the air con on my C30 isn't blowing cold air. Due to the lockdown (I live in France) the car has had no use for around 6 weeks - the AC was fine before lockdown. Now, just as summer kicks in in earnest, it's packed up
It was regassed 2 years ago (no faults/problems were reported) so I don't suspect it needs regassing - but then again, perhaps it does. I've been reading of expensive fixes (compressor replacement etc) but I'm obviously hoping the problem is a simple one. Perhaps it's just in need to time and a longer than normal run to sort itself out (overly optimistic, I know!) Could a period of non-use cause problems? Seals dried up or something?? |
May 24th, 2020, 08:56 | #2 |
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It is not uncommon for systems to be re-gassed to just above the minimum requirement to satisfy a ‘service’ of leak test and re gas.
If it were mine, I would simply get this procedure repeated whenever you can, rather than considering spending money on replacing components. Kind regards, Austin. |
May 24th, 2020, 10:47 | #3 |
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Thank you for replying Austin. To be honest, I was thinking of doing that as a first step but I read a comment about 'throwing good money after bad' and wondered if a bit of diagnosis wouldn't hurt.
I can't really afford an expensive repair just now so maybe a simple regassing (if poss) will serve for another couple of summers. |
May 24th, 2020, 12:20 | #4 |
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I've just connected OBD & Torque to look at any fault codes. There were 3, only 1 of which* seemed remotely relevant - P2485, relating to the temperature sensor circuit.
*the other 2, P2585 and P0341, are irrelevant here but worrying in their own right! |
May 24th, 2020, 12:23 | #5 |
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There are instructions somewhere to recalibrate the climate control. might be worth searching. Could simply be a faulty temp sensor in the cabin
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May 27th, 2020, 09:44 | #6 |
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Hello C30inFrance,
My 2006 V50 had an aircon fault after an impact with a blown lorry tyre hitting the front grill. No obvious damage but the AC unit looking like a radiator at the base of the front of the car below the reg plate had been bent within the filaments. The condenser needed replacement. Has anything hit the condenser? See photo attached of my unit when damaged. |
Jul 8th, 2020, 14:17 | #7 |
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Just to bring to an end, I had it recharged and all is ok. Well, ok-ish. Plus side is that it refilled without error or requiring any repairs or whatever. The garage that refilled it seemed to think that every 2 years was nothing to be alarmed about.
But I'd swear it's not as cold as it once was. That can only be down to the stuff used to refill it surely? |
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Most volvo systems never need attention for 10 or 20 years . the garages duty is to take the gas out and see how it compares to the volume it should be , if less they are obliged by law to do a Nitrogen PRESSURE test NOT a vacuum test which is built into most old AC test machines . The law changed about 8 years ago . It is most likely your condenser leaking , or blocked up with leaves , Condensers can fail even after 4 or 5 years ...due to the flying debris on the roads.
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