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heater only half working S80 2010

The heater is only working on the driver's side, leaving the passenger side cold. Unhappy looks from the distaff side. Is there an easy fix for this or will the heater have to be dismantled, etc?








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    heater only half working S80 2010

    Take a good look at the labor charge - Volvo has standards on how much can be billed for troubleshooting.

    If you or someone else finds that the problem, take pictures and get a letter from your mechanic.

    Being prepared for court can be a powerful weapon to use for bargaining.

    If you have a case, try Judge Judy - she knows little about autos, but she loves expert testimony , especially if you can bring him as a witness.








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    heater only half working S80 2010

    It appears at least that the heater core is functioning, with warm air flowing on the driver side.

    Any flashing warning lights indicating a possible ECC malfunction? I know on our V70, the orange light flashes when there's a climate control system problem.








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      heater only half working S80 2010

      This is the owner's latest run-in with local Volvo service people in his area over this heater issue. Does any of this make any sense to you? You can sense his frustration with the garage people.

      The expense continues. They are trying troubleshooting with the technical staff back east to try and get the module to work. Currently the flapper is only opening the duct to the drivers side he says but if so why is it blowing AC air to the passenger side?

      I told them enough was enough. If they don't have it fixed by noon tomorrow they will put it back together and I will receive the car functioning basically the same as when I dropped it off.

      He tried to pawn off the upside that my fan would now be quiet but that is little consolation if next winter comes and I am still cold. I only asked for the fan to be replaced as an aside. That issue was secondary and I was 50% committed to doing it.

      Very disappointing. The original quote including tranny fluid and oil change was $3200. I am sure I will be gritting my teeth hard tomorrow when he tells me how much more it will cost me for him to buy a special tool and try to learn how to troubleshoot the module that he charged me to get rebuilt.







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