Volvo 850 Made from 1993 to 1997, this Volvo line was available in both a wagon and a sedan, both with were graced with several trim levels.

No AC on 94 850 wagon

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jul 20, 2006 | 12:40 AM
  #1  
tracedog67's Avatar
Thread Starter
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 8
Likes: 0
Default No AC on 94 850 wagon

Fellers,

I looked at a gorgeous burgundy '94 850 wagon Turbo with 95k miles today but the AC didn't blow cold. Can i easily add freon to this car? How can i tell if the turbo is working properly? At what RPM does the turbo usually kick in?

thanks

Tdog
 
Reply
Old Jul 20, 2006 | 12:48 AM
  #2  
tech's Avatar
Administrator
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 36,349
Likes: 46
From: Orlando, Florida
Default RE: No AC on 94 850 wagon

It is easy to Add Freon. The evaperators are Known to leak on these cars.


The turbo kicks in at different times. Most of the time you can hear the turbo kick in.
Does it have a turbo Guage?
If so does it move?

You can also usually feel it kick in.
 
Reply
Old Jul 20, 2006 | 12:59 AM
  #3  
tracedog67's Avatar
Thread Starter
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 8
Likes: 0
Default RE: No AC on 94 850 wagon

Would this car use R134a already or would it need to be converted? Yes the turbo guage did move but i didn't get to get the car out on the open road so i didn't get a good feel for the engine.

 
Reply
Old Jul 20, 2006 | 01:03 AM
  #4  
tech's Avatar
Administrator
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 36,349
Likes: 46
From: Orlando, Florida
Default RE: No AC on 94 850 wagon

Yes it is 134A already.

You should feel a good boost in the city when getting on it pretty hard from a stop.
You will feel it start taking off then you will feel a pretty good boost in acceleration.
 
Reply
Old Jul 20, 2006 | 01:08 AM
  #5  
tracedog67's Avatar
Thread Starter
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 8
Likes: 0
Default RE: No AC on 94 850 wagon

can I use the typical can of freon available at Autozone or walmart to recharge the AC? Where is the valve to add the freon?

thanks for your quick reply, where are you located?

Tdog
Cincinnati, OH
 
Reply
Old Jul 20, 2006 | 11:44 PM
  #6  
tech's Avatar
Administrator
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 36,349
Likes: 46
From: Orlando, Florida
Default RE: No AC on 94 850 wagon

Im in Flordida.

Yes you can use a can of that stuff.

I would add one can to start with.
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
greenman86
For Sale / Trade - Archive
0
Nov 8, 2014 07:27 AM
VolvoBB
General Volvo Chat
0
Jul 28, 2013 11:59 AM
boxpin
Volvo 850
20
Oct 10, 2009 03:30 PM
yellow95
Volvo 850
8
Apr 20, 2006 11:15 AM
yellow95
Volvo 850
1
Apr 18, 2006 08:52 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 02:18 AM.