V50 Engine 2.0D : Aircon not working, yes i know folks !

[askim98]

Originally Posted by jaygee

No haven't owned from new, Second owner - the previous owner was anal with keeping logs of what had been done to the car though. I'll have a look and see if it has been re-gassed.

When I put it on low, it is unbearably cold. Only use low when the car is really hot and it's been sat in the sun for a while. Leather tends to be harder to sit on when it's hot?!

One would presume it has been re-gassed considering how low the temperature gets?

possibly then your car was regassed i am anal as well but i never kept a receipt for the regassing of the car it is something i never thought to keep ( i keep receipt even when i buy a set of wipers) as i have done it at least 4-5 times on the last 10 years, remember that if you need regassing doesnt mean that you dont get the cold air but the system doesnt perform as it should be.

i am not disputing the fact that your car never been refilled but i know for example that my old mercedes was regassed in 2010 by( car first registration 2007) the reason they regassed was because the temperature that i had in the car at the vent point was 7 degree and not 4.5 mine and the gas temp was -18 and not -22 the car wasnt leaking but at the end of the day was not to top spec.

askim98

[R7 OKX]

I had a similar problem with my C70 2.0d (08), same symptoms, same sound, dealer suspected condensor, which was replaced under goodwill, but that didn't resolve the issue!

After several retsurn visits, the fault was a faulty radiator fan, which should operate as you use the aircon and wasn't on mine. I believe that the assembly comes complete with a control unit, sensors and fan (£233 fitted)

Might be worth checking to see if that runs when you turn on the aircon... I would never of guessed it!

[AndyMcc]

Originally Posted by R7 OKX

I had a similar problem with my C70 2.0d (08), same symptoms, same sound, dealer suspected condensor, which was replaced under goodwill, but that didn't resolve the issue!

After several retsurn visits, the fault was a faulty radiator fan, which should operate as you use the aircon and wasn't on mine. I believe that the assembly comes complete with a control unit, sensors and fan (£233 fitted)

Might be worth checking to see if that runs when you turn on the aircon... I would never of guessed it!

My radiator fan is fine. Cuts in and out when necessary.

I've played around with it today. If you turn the temp up you get hot air. If you turn the temp right down the blower works at full belt but only provides air at what feels like the outside tempreture. When the car is warmed up and you press the climate buttom there is a lsight rise in engine revs but no cold air,,,,,, unless somebody can point elsewhere looke like a condenser,,

[gswede]

I had a faulty AC and brought it (05 V50 T5) in for service. After a lot of searching and drain fill etc, tech called me in and showed me the problem. The shaft/axle which the comressor clutch is attached to was on its way out of the compressor. A good inch and half or so. Volvotech told me only solution was to replace the compressor.

I asked him why not bang the axle back into place and put a bolt in there to secure it, and then try the ac. No, he wouldnt do that, they didnt fix broken parts. Change the unit was the only option.

Well, i told him to hold back on ordering a new compressor.

Drove back home with unresolved problem. Got my tools out, took off the splash guard and started hammering in the axle, found a bolt that fittet. Screwed it tight. Started car, ac blowing cold as ever.

Went back to volvo 10 minutes later and let them have a piece of my mind. A bolt and some elbow grease totalling 20 minutes work had fixed the AC. Volvo tech wasnt even bothered, so I let him know what i thought of having to pay top dollar for qualified personell working on my car without resolving this obvious problem. Lack of bolt.

So, to anyone having ac problems - I recommend having a look at the clutch. Disingaged it should be a clearance of approx 1mm. If more the el magnet wont be able to engage clutch. On my car the bolt had come loose and the axle had wanderes quite a bit.

My 2cnt worth..

[Ninja59]

Originally Posted by askim98

the shuuuush sound doesnt mean that you have a leak, i think you need only to recharge the noise you hear it is the gas circulating it is normal that you hear a bit of noise.

i am still not convinced about the DPF as your car should be a Euro 5 therefore with a DPF but i might make a mistake.

askim98

2009 was still euro 4 mine was registered april 2009 still euro 4 not 5 and no DPF.

Euro 5 was only enforced from 1st jan 2010 iirc...for cars sold.

[Benmaher]

Originally Posted by AndyMcc

As previously discussed by numerous people posts etc. I have a 2009 2.0D with 41,000 M on the clock. Full servide history until its third year service back in March and after being quoted 359 I decided to do it myself ( non DPF ) bought the gen parts for 80 quid approx.
Two weeks ago I noticed the Aircon wasn't working. The compressor is kicking in as you can see a slight rise in engine revs and the blower increases speed however the temp never drops below what its sucking in from oiutside.
Obviously this is a problem with my year of vehicle and all points towards the condenser.
Two questions please,
Whilst I never had the third service at my local dealers is it worth taking it back for a ' good will replacement ' as a known fault ?
If not how easy is it to remove / replace the condenser ? Are there any On line idiot guides ? I know I'll have to get the system charged by an approved garage.
Your thoughts folks ?

Andy

similar sketch to mine mate, bought a v50 2ltr diesel 57plate with 86000 on the clock, Air con was making all the right noises etc and revs raised etc, however, no increase/decrease in temperature, so logically (and wishfully thinking!) i needed to go for the cheapest option and get regassed, volvo specialist in hull (www.voltechmotors.co.uk) who did it for £45 inc VAT, he did however say that V50's often have problems with condensers and would be £365 fitted and VAT etc if it needed replacing, however he did say it would take a month for that gas that he had fitted for £45 to leak out slowly and wouldnt know if it was the condenser until after about a month? fingers crossed its sorted and the previous owner just didnt bother regassing?! - hope this helps, ben maher

[Ninja59]

Originally Posted by Benmaher

similar sketch to mine mate, bought a v50 2ltr diesel 57plate with 86000 on the clock, Air con was making all the right noises etc and revs raised etc, however, no increase/decrease in temperature, so logically (and wishfully thinking!) i needed to go for the cheapest option and get regassed, volvo specialist in hull (www.voltechmotors.co.uk) who did it for £45 inc VAT, he did however say that V50's often have problems with condensers and would be £365 fitted and VAT etc if it needed replacing, however he did say it would take a month for that gas that he had fitted for £45 to leak out slowly and wouldnt know if it was the condenser until after about a month? fingers crossed its sorted and the previous owner just didnt bother regassing?! - hope this helps, ben maher

not really as clan as highlightedif you suspect a leak you should test it before regassing as that is illegal the gas will come out quick as it also carries the lubricant for the system to.

condensers are that common on the P1 cars that if they are usually most are FOC replacements.

oh and in regard to 2.0D 2009 being Euro 4 my none DPF engine one pipe on the mani