Fitting AC on car that didn't come with it?

dr3 · Jun 17th, 2019, 20:43

I have a 96 s40 without AC fitted.
Is it possible to take all the parts from a car that did come with AC and fit them to my car and end up with working air con?

clarkey1984 · Jun 17th, 2019, 21:54

Provided you get all the parts needed there's no logical reason why not.

dr3 · Jun 18th, 2019, 10:25

Well, i found a 96 v40 with AC and mecanichally everything would fit. It has been sitting as parts for around 1 year but the owner remembers the AC used to work. Would the seals and Orings still be good or would they be easy to buy new?
Do I need to change something with the ecu or electronics of my car provided it didn't have AC fitted?

Clan · Jun 18th, 2019, 10:51

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Originally Posted by dr3

Well, i found a 96 v40 with AC and mecanichally everything would fit. It has been sitting as parts for around 1 year but the owner remembers the AC used to work. Would the seals and Orings still be good or would they be easy to buy new?
Do I need to change something with the ecu or electronics of my car provided it didn't have AC fitted?

you would need to change the heater controls unless yours are the same , and the AC is controlled by the engine ECU so who knows whether you need a new loom , I'm sure there will be unforeseen difficulties with your plan..

CharlesStevenson · Jun 20th, 2019, 16:47

"... It has been sitting as parts for around 1 year but the owner remembers the AC used to work. "

Not the best starting position for an air-con system that you're going to unbolt, remove and then install in your car.

As has been said already, " ... I forsee unforseen problems, minister."

dr3 · Aug 12th, 2019, 11:10

Does anyone have a wiring diagram for AC system?
I took out all the AC parts and everything fits mechanically. All i need to do now is wire the compressor.

Jun 17th, 2019, 20:43	#1
dr3 New Member Last Online: Sep 4th, 2021 05:32 Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Cluj-napoca	Fitting AC on car that didn't come with it? I have a 96 s40 without AC fitted. Is it possible to take all the parts from a car that did come with AC and fit them to my car and end up with working air con?

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clarkey1984 Premier Member Last Online: Apr 13th, 2022 09:41 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Beccles	Provided you get all the parts needed there's no logical reason why not. __________________ 02 V40 T4 S, "Sargent silver" she's back!

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CharlesStevenson Premier Member Last Online: Mar 24th, 2024 17:33 Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Nottingham	"... It has been sitting as parts for around 1 year but the owner remembers the AC used to work. " Not the best starting position for an air-con system that you're going to unbolt, remove and then install in your car. As has been said already, " ... I forsee unforseen problems, minister." __________________ Now: 04 reg V70 2.4 SE 2.4 auto 177k Then: Volvo, Saab, BMW, MB, Ford, Vx, Opel, Fiat, Rover, Porsche, Alfa, Austin, Renault, etc

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Jun 18th, 2019, 10:25	#3
dr3 New Member Last Online: Sep 4th, 2021 05:32 Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Cluj-napoca	Well, i found a 96 v40 with AC and mecanichally everything would fit. It has been sitting as parts for around 1 year but the owner remembers the AC used to work. Would the seals and Orings still be good or would they be easy to buy new? Do I need to change something with the ecu or electronics of my car provided it didn't have AC fitted?

Aug 12th, 2019, 11:10	#6
dr3 New Member Last Online: Sep 4th, 2021 05:32 Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Cluj-napoca	Does anyone have a wiring diagram for AC system? I took out all the AC parts and everything fits mechanically. All i need to do now is wire the compressor.

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