Hello to everyone,
I'm having an issue with the AC in my Volvo XC90 3.2 AWD 2008. I started to notice the issue for a month ago.
The issue is to start with when I turn on the car (having the AC on Auto mode) it's starts to blow only warm air for like 5 to 10 minutes before starting cool down inside the car.
Alongside with the cooling delay, when the car starts to blow colder air, it's not that cold and the fan isn't that powerful especially for rear seats (not blowing well as it used to) it's like I'm having the fan on medium speed although I have it on Max.
When I'm stuck in a traffic jam for only like 5 minutes (even when I stop at the red light for example) the cool air is gone and The AC only blow hot air again.
All these problems/symptoms are making it really difficult for me and my family when we go for a ride (even if it's only 10 min ride)
The car is in Dubai and the temperature here is pretty high in summers (it's normal to say that the temperature can hit between 46°C - 52°C (=115 F - 125 F) ich.
I was at the dealership for regular service last month, they told me that 2 faults I have in my car that can cause a poor cooling AC.
1.The Condenser' fins are starting to close up due to age of car.
2. Compressor control valve.
I took my car to a Volvo garage (not at the dealership) just to have another thought and to make sure what's is the issue. The guy in the garage checked the pressure in the Compressor and the air temperature that comes out from the AC inside the car. He told me that the low pressure in the Compressor is very hight, its around 70 and it should be between 45 - 55. So he suggested to replace the whole Compressor. I took a photo of what the clocks showed and I'm attaching it here so you can read it as well.
Have anyone had a similar problem? How did you solve it? Or have anyone thoughts about my issue. I'm really thankful for your suggestions.
Thanks in advance
Z. Badr
I'm having an issue with the AC in my Volvo XC90 3.2 AWD 2008. I started to notice the issue for a month ago.
The issue is to start with when I turn on the car (having the AC on Auto mode) it's starts to blow only warm air for like 5 to 10 minutes before starting cool down inside the car.
Alongside with the cooling delay, when the car starts to blow colder air, it's not that cold and the fan isn't that powerful especially for rear seats (not blowing well as it used to) it's like I'm having the fan on medium speed although I have it on Max.
When I'm stuck in a traffic jam for only like 5 minutes (even when I stop at the red light for example) the cool air is gone and The AC only blow hot air again.
All these problems/symptoms are making it really difficult for me and my family when we go for a ride (even if it's only 10 min ride)
The car is in Dubai and the temperature here is pretty high in summers (it's normal to say that the temperature can hit between 46°C - 52°C (=115 F - 125 F) ich.
I was at the dealership for regular service last month, they told me that 2 faults I have in my car that can cause a poor cooling AC.
1.The Condenser' fins are starting to close up due to age of car.
2. Compressor control valve.
I took my car to a Volvo garage (not at the dealership) just to have another thought and to make sure what's is the issue. The guy in the garage checked the pressure in the Compressor and the air temperature that comes out from the AC inside the car. He told me that the low pressure in the Compressor is very hight, its around 70 and it should be between 45 - 55. So he suggested to replace the whole Compressor. I took a photo of what the clocks showed and I'm attaching it here so you can read it as well.
Have anyone had a similar problem? How did you solve it? Or have anyone thoughts about my issue. I'm really thankful for your suggestions.
Thanks in advance
Z. Badr