Volvo S80 AC cutting off
Asked by seanandbj Jul 12, 2015 at 08:05 PM about the 2001 Volvo S80 2.9
Question type: Maintenance & Repair
Dealer is quoting me $1300 to replace the compressor. I have seen them for sale from
$200-300. I have also heard that the fix could be simple recharging AC freon, or adjusting
gap in clutch. Thoughts? Advice? Thank you!!
4 Answers
firebird338 answered 9 years ago
What is your compressor doing clicking on and off or not coming on at all ?
The AC works for a half hour to an hour, then stops working. I can hear and feel the compressor clicking on and off I think normally. The dealer mechanic said the clutch wont engage when the compressor gets too hot, because it is old.
firebird338 answered 9 years ago
No it's only clicking on and off because its low on freon. Add a can of freon and when the clicking stops and stays on continually the system is full.
apbimmer98 answered 9 years ago
You could add freon, but older Volvos have been known to have the A/C compressor cut off while it's running. I saw something recently, but I can't remember where.
