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Air Conditioning Issues V70-XC70 2000

posted by  Robert S. on  Sat May 2 19:48 CST 2015
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2000 V70 SE n/a, Denso, AW-55, 214K

It's that time of year, where hot weather brings out AC performance issues.

Yesterday the temperature rose well above 90 degrees and while driving on freeway, the AC would shut off. I turned the switch off and after a few minutes it would start up again, then drop off again.

We're back in the cooler weather today, and the AC appears to be working OK again.

I know this is classic symptom of AC clutch gap wear. The car is on its second compressor.

I think I'll have the freon charge checked first and then if the symptoms persist, try fitting shim stock in the clutch face to close the gap.

Looking ahead for a more permanent repair, a Question: Can the clutch assembly be removed and replaced without disconnecting the hoses to the compressor? I recall reading on BB that the compressor can be dismounted and turned forward to get the clutch off, but I am not sure which models that applies.






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