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A/C - Stops Working Intermittently

NO: 87-51
DATE: 07-15-2005
MODEL: S60, S80, V70, XC70, XC90.
M. YEAR: MY05
SUBJECT: A/C System Intermittently Stops Working. Possibly Overcharged.
REFERENCE: VIDA

DESCRIPTION:
Under specific conditions, high temperatures and stop and go traffic, the A/C system may intermittently stop working. For cars with this symptom, check if the A/C system is filled with the correct amount of refrigerant. If the A/C system is found to be overcharged, refill the system with the correct amount of refrigerant.





VEHICLES AFFECTED:

Note:
The chassis ranges only indicate that a limited number of cars within these range are affected!

SERVICE METHOD:
For cars with a complaint as in the description above, verify the correct filling amount of refrigerant by evacuating the A/C system.

From the lower chassis numbers listed in the chassis number list above, the filling amount was reduced due to a new smaller condenser and new smaller receiver dryer.

If the A/C system is found to be overcharged, refill the system with the correct amount of refrigerant (see reference table). The correct filling amount can also be found on the A/C label in the engine compartment.

If the system was found to be charged correctly, continue with normal fault tracing.





Overview with correct filling amounts & correct labels shown.





WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION