How do I recharge my AC Volvo xc70?
The connection that you see on the passenger side is high side.
- Open the hood and find the connections ( low side pressure port).
- Lift up on the plastic by the wipers/windshield.
- Unscrew the cap on the low side pressure port.
- Start the recharging.
- The system holds about 700g R134a.
How do I unclog my AC drain line in my house?
How to Unclog Your AC Condensate Drain Line
- Turn off your air conditioner.
- Remove the cap from the pipe.
- Check to see if there is any debris stuck in the drain.
- Remove any visible debris and retest for proper drainage.
- Pour in Vinegar.
- Replace the drain cap.
- Remove the drain cap.
How is the air conditioner in a Volvo?
The hoses that go towards the heating element are fairly warm. The air from the top dash vents is not very warm and even on position 4 the flow is rather weak. The middle vents are warmer and the flowrate is good. The flowrate below is nearly neglible and the temperature is just above 0 C.
Where is the vacuum hose on a Volvo?
Leaking Sound from Under Dash. That vacuum leak is almost certainly your floor/defrost diaphragm. It is on the left side of case just above the accelerator pedal. This diaphragm unit is double acting, i.e. it has vacuum to pull it both ways, blue hose for defrost and yellow for floor.
Why does my Volvo Car leak when I use a / C?
There is a boot that seals the side that yellow hose applies vacuum to and when this boot goes bad it leaks when you use a/c or floor settings. It is a HARD job to replace this diaphragm unit. It requires removing a lot of under dash parts and ducts and then standing on your head to reach two extremely hard to get at nuts.
When do you close the water valve on a Volvo?
[Response] Vacuum to close the water valve is only applied in max AC mode or when the MCC temperature selector is fully cold. This varies according to the type of control system in the car (MCC, ACC, ECC) and the Volvo OEM service manual should be consulted for details of vacuum signals.