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blows warm air S70 1998

'98 S 70 NA...94k...just turned A/C on, for first time this year , nothing but warm air...sitting in driveway, with A/C on, you can hear compressor constantly cycling on and off, on and off...anything else I could check?, or is it a case of the dreaded leaking evaporator? how hard to add freon? where's the valve for adding? any and all help is greatly appreciated, as it's getting to that warm time of year....








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    blows warm air S70 1998

    I had the exact same problem and last week I bought the can of freon, checked my guage and it was low and refilled it. I still am blowing warm air. I hear the compressor kick on and off but nothing but warm air coming out of the vents. Any tips?








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    blows warm air S70 1998

    You are low on freon. The fill port is in front of the washer bottle, it has a black plastic cap with 6NM written on it. Just unscrew the cap and add one(1) can of r134a. The AC must be on with the engine running when you fill the system. Turn the can upside down while you fill. Wait until the can feels empty and close the valve on the can before unplugging from the fill port.

    You should be good to go. No need to think about the evaporator replacement just yet. But you might want to do a search on 'bread clip' for your next task.

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      blows warm air S70 1998

      One follow up question. Do you know the size of the quick disocnnect coupler for the "fill port"? Is it 14mm?








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        blows warm air S70 1998

        I bought a 'kit' that had a 12oz can and a separate pressure gauge. Target and WallyWorld only have one manufacturer but 2 different 12oz cans. Auto parts stores have more options for a dollar more.

        Word of caution, I messed up my valve seal for the can end of the fill line by tightening it too tight abgainst the can. It just needs to be snug.

        Size of the cap on the low pressure side fill port? The 6NM printed on the top is the pressure used to torque it down. 6NM is finger tight!!! Use a pair of pliers to get it off, then use only your fingers to tighten the schrader valve cap, just like you would with the valve stems on the wheels.

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          blows warm air S70 1998

          kit I got at NAPA came with "gauge" connected to quick connect fitting, 3 12oz cans of R134, and retrofit fittings if converting a R12 equipped vehicle...$50 out the door....quick connect fit properly, and was easy to use...Quest brand name...I'm satisfied...








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            blows warm air S70 1998

            Here is what I just picked up at lunch break. Made in the USA!

            http://www.fjcinc.com/fjcr134adiy.htm

            It's the 14 oz. can (Part#533) with hose and quick release fitting.
            Does anyone know what the capacity is for the A/C systems on the S70?
            Since I did not opt for the gauge, I will not be sure whether it is truly full
            or not.








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              blows warm air S70 1998

              26 oz for warm climates and 28 for cold climates. It is on the label placed on the right front shock tower. The reason for less in hot climates is due to the expansion properties.

              If you added 14 oz, and the clutch still cycles a lot, you still may be low. Make sure you have closed the outside air vent in the center of the dash, a lot of people forget to do that when the outside air gets above 90F.

              Without a gauge, let the engine and AC run for about 3-4 minutes and grab the two pipes that transfer the cold stuff through the firewall. One should be cold and 'sweaty', the other pipe will probably be warm. Now, connect a can of R134a and hold it upright. If the clutch still cycles a lot, turn the can upside down for a few seconds until it stops cycling. Hold the 'warm' pipe with your other hand. When the 'warm' pipe starts to get cold, the system is full - unplug the can. Remember to turn the valve to the can off first.
              Turning the can upside down will introduce a lot of liquid R134a to the system rapidly. It is suggested to move the can from vertical to horizontal in 3-5 second bursts.
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                blows warm air S70 1998

                herbertcat is saying he added three 12 oz. cans! That's a grand total of 36 ounces if my math is still O.K. Wow! I am afraid to overfill the system if I went that route.








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                  blows warm air S70 1998

                  No, no, no! added only ONE can, wondering if more was/is needed.....will try Klaus' grab the pipes method, and see what's up....I am kinda used to GM ice box cold A/C systems....maybe I expect too much from my bricks' system.............








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                    blows warm air S70 1998

                    You will NEVER get GM/Ford ice box cold. Those compressors do not cycle, they are on all of the time and mix warm air from the heater to get the desired temp.

                    My daughter has a Subaru and was complaining about getting too cold and having to turn the temp dials while driving. I went with her a couple of days ago and noticed she was running with the recirc closed. I flipped the recirc switch and now the auto climate control works great.

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                blows warm air S70 1998

                Hi Klaus,
                Just added the 14 oz. this morning. I will have to listen more closely for the clutch cycling you speak of. The setup I bought came with a hose with quick release brass coupler and a trigger at the other end of the hose for releasing the R134a into the system.
                It is 92 degrees here in sunny Philadelphia today and after the first 14oz. can I can notice a definite difference in the air temp coming out but it is still not real cold. My 8yr. old girl is still complaining about it not feeling very cool in the backseat.

                Thanks for your above post.








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                  blows warm air S70 1998

                  Don't look for frosty feeling 48F air coming out of the vent, it won't happen. If both pipes are cold, you have plenty of R134a and could possibly have dirt in the condenser fins up front.

                  Take the car for a short trip and check the air while cruising at 50. It should be nice and cool. Make sure the vent for outside air is closed in the center dash vent!

                  If you park in the sun, it will take a while to cool the car seats.

                  You didn't really add 3 14oz cans, did you?
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                  My name is Klaus and I am a V♂lv♂holic








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      blows warm air S70 1998

      Hi Klaus, I love you to man!

      I need to do the same that you suggested for this gentleman and just wondered if any 'ole freon re-fill kit will suffice or do you recommend a specific one?

      Thanks much!








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      blows warm air S70 1998

      again Klaus, I doff my hat in respect and thanks...and the offer still stands..ever find yourself in Central NY, your beer of choice is on me....








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    blows warm air S70 1998

    Sounds like the evaporator to me, my mechanic wanted almost $2k to replace it. I got a filler kit at Walmart and add two or three every summer. The filler is on the passenger side by the radiator filler tank.







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