How to fix HOT AC for FREE! P1 Volvo: C30 S40 V50 C70

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In today's video I show you how to fix your AC system. This fix can work on P1 Volvo's and may work for other vehicles with similar compressor designs as well. The fix is accomplished using small zip ties on the AC compressor clutch to reduce the gap between the clutch and the pulley. This gap widens over time with use and therefore will typically occur on higher mileage vehicles, however, wear may vary depending on how the car is maintained and used on a daily basis. All P1 Volvos use this type of compressor (C30, C70, V50, S40). This method worked very well for me an dI recommend this is a free attempt to fix your AC. Unfortunately I cannot guarantee the same results, but I hope this video is helpful and can save you some money! As always, understand that if you attempt this on your own vehicle it is at your own risk. Stay safe!
Parts:
4" Cable Ties
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Small Flathead/Glasses Repair Tool
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Music:
Outro Track -
Lakey Inspired - Arcade
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@duncansteel2620 5 ай бұрын

This is a magic fix. I had this exact problem on a 2005 V50. Watched the video and completed the job in under 1 hour. I used wheel ramps to lift the front and it now works perfectly. Thanks so much for posting this. My air con is now perfect.

@AmrinDosanjh 5 ай бұрын

Love to hear it!! So glad it worked out for you too. Mine has been working perfectly even still

@gwingas 2 жыл бұрын

Just bought a C30 and i cannot wait to use this channel for everything i need

@AmrinDosanjh 2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations! I’m sure you’ll love the car. Welcome to the channel and let me know if there’s anything you want to see specifically!

@gwingas 2 жыл бұрын

@@AmrinDosanjh I will do, Its a 2012 R-Design Polestar tune with a manual. I am super excited to finally be able to drive a manual. If there is one thing I had to request would be an exhaust video. Loved the little clip we got, but I am interested to hear how your setup sounds under load and such. Thanks so much!

@alexbc63808 16 күн бұрын

Thanks man. It tooks me 10 min only. And I used regular size screwdriver and big zip ties:) Works great!

@johnmkirchner 11 ай бұрын

Thanks man. I did this today and it seems to be working so far.

@kevinclark1910 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. I just did this fix on my ‘09 C30.

@arandomhippo Жыл бұрын

Just got quoted €1400 to replace my entire A/C in my Volvo V50. I'm positive that this will fix the problem (intermittent AC failure when engine is hot) for the price of a T25 torx driver and a couple of zip ties. Thanks so much dude! One small comment: you could include a suggestion to use a feeler gauge to see how many zip ties you need to add. The gap between the A/C clutch should be 0.3mm all round - so just add as many zip ties as needed to achieve this.

@Littlegoblinfatface Жыл бұрын

Hey i just wanna say i really appreciate the c30 videos!

@yigalgidasi5617 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for the video. I fixed my ac the way you said and its working fine, Thanks again.

@christianhudspeth3338 Жыл бұрын

Hell yeah do more of these videos on the volvo P1 platform. There's not a whole lot of info on these cars so it's nice to have someone doing it instead of me😅

@Mars98.mp3 13 күн бұрын

Just worked for me 🔥

@XsHouseHustles Жыл бұрын

Yooooo, thank you so much for this video, I've been dealing with this on my s40. I did this and it worked. You are a legend!

@randystampsjr569 Жыл бұрын

my s40 blows cold for like 3 minutes then hot . did you experience the same? i want to get it fixed

@XsHouseHustles Жыл бұрын

@@randystampsjr569 I did exactly what he said to do with the zip ties and it works. My heater doesn't work now, but I'm in Florida so I really don't need it lol.

@danielegan3108 Ай бұрын

Great video and I believe it helped with our cooling issue. I will monitor but thank for sharing. :)

@albertpobre7101 5 ай бұрын

thanks for your idea👍👍👍

@FakeConcern Жыл бұрын

I did this same fix on a V70 T5 I had years ago and it was a permanent repair...

@rolandpainter3367 2 ай бұрын

I did the same on my 2006 Volvo V50, however I used steel wire. I suggest also using a feeler gauge to get the clutch gap near factory spec. I think the spec is around .015”. Check various points around the clutch. My clutch was around .030” when it was intermittently shutting down.

@therealdjking202 28 күн бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏾

@jackcarter5202 Жыл бұрын

where did you get that grill? looks great 👍

@26nonsuchyacht 2 ай бұрын

This video has had a Valium effect on me. I just bought a 2009 V50 and the AC did just as this video described. I don’t have lifts possibly can take it to a mechanic and see if they’ll do this procedure. Any feedback is appreciated. Thank you so much for posting this video.

@srw2010 2 ай бұрын

you might have enough room to do this if you use the factory scissor jack in the trunk, and then take the front right wheel and wheel well cover off to get at the compressor. I doubt a shop would wanna do it as its not really a "by the books" fix and they don't wanna be held liable for any potential damage.

@pguzman2624 Жыл бұрын

Hey man can you give me the link to get the roof racks????

@SophiaVershinin 2 ай бұрын

Does anyone know if this would work if you were told that you needed your compressor replaced?

@TunedGaming Жыл бұрын

Where’s the clutch bleeder valve on these cars? I just bought a C30 (T5) and in other videos it’s not in the same spot. Need to get air out

@yetzchaqeaton6888 2 ай бұрын

I just did this and it works

@lucast594 Жыл бұрын

You need a new ac compressor clutch around 50 for the kit . On mine s 40 2008 I replaced the compressor belt, pulleys and they charge the ac again. Ice cold now . No complains ,the car has 180 k miles . I use only oem parts .

@onandoffer3488 2 ай бұрын

Where did you buy the kit?

@JosephLayden Жыл бұрын

Thank you just used on my 2011 C70 and it worked great! Like yours it struggled but kept going during the 102 heat but I think it will work even better after I get it to .3 mm all around with more zip ties.

@bernardocaldeira4354 Жыл бұрын

My compressor is turning on and off every 10 seconds, any clues what this could be?!

@scobie4252 Жыл бұрын

Low on freon

@willriley1619 2 жыл бұрын

Interesting. I just always attributed this problem to FOMOCO (Ford) and assumed they just used a unit out of a cheap ass Ford Escort or something.

@r3dm4il Жыл бұрын

how many Miles on your c30 now?

@AmrinDosanjh Жыл бұрын

Just about to hit 180k! Still running great

@manrroman2 8 ай бұрын

I get constant on and off on my AC atm, driving me crazy cause I cant find the reason why, I'm going to do this in a moment and ill update this comment if it works. It might be th pressure sensor too, so I'm going o update this once I do it

@AmrinDosanjh 8 ай бұрын

Best of luck! I had similar inconsistencies before I did this and it has been well over a year now and the A/c still works great!

@manrroman2 8 ай бұрын

It friking works mate! I love you!! You cant imagine how many people has seen the car and no even close to fix it. After some research I've done, there's another way of doing it, which is taking the clutch plate out and take some washers out from the center of the plate, here is the video kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ppd1naVoxJjOnYU.html @@AmrinDosanjh

@AmrinDosanjh 8 ай бұрын

LETS GOO!!! I'm so glad it worked! I saw that washer method as well - that will probably hold up better but I just wanted a simple easy fix. Oh and I love you too hahaha@@manrroman2

@albin6382 27 күн бұрын

I just gave it a few hits with a hammer to make the gap smaller.

@matthewsanders6499 Жыл бұрын

Why does this work?

@hansschultz6309 11 ай бұрын

He explained it pretty well. The gap in the clutch was too big for the magnet to pull it in and engage the AC compressor. The hotter it got in the engine bay the more the gap grew. The zip ties reduced the gap and allowed the clutch to engage when it was called for by the electrified magnets. You could also pull the clutch face off using a special tool that parts stores will loan you and remove some shims on the pulley shaft. It’s pretty easy to do and is more of a proper fix. Ignore the moments from the guy who replaced everything and uses only OEM parts. This channel is not meant for him.

@jenniferjelke2502 9 ай бұрын

This is equivalent to getting a Band-Aid when you really need stitches. You can expect this solution to last about 4,000 miles. However, the primary reason why the a/c compressor clutch doesn't engage, is because the clutch bearing is wearing out. Yes; there are specialty shops that only rebuild vehicle a/c compressors.