Volvo S40 The S40 is Volvo's most affordable sedan with all the amenities of a luxury sports car.

p0455 and a air compressor

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old May 15, 2008 | 08:29 PM
  #1  
chimmychong's Avatar
Thread Starter
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 119
Likes: 0
Default p0455 and a air compressor

I've searched around on here and remember seeing a thread about using a air compressor to find a leak......

if anyone knows how could I get simple directions and possibly a picture of where to connect the compressor to.

Thanks in adavnced
 
Reply
Old May 15, 2008 | 08:39 PM
  #2  
tech's Avatar
Administrator
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 36,349
Likes: 45
From: Orlando, Florida
Default RE: p0455 and a air compressor

You will need to have a pressure regulator inline.
Look in either the top of the S70 section or 850 section I made a post with the Home maid tool I made to add the compressed air.
You will either unplug the evap valve on the cooling fan or tap in under the car at the back of the subframe on the passenger side.
If the canister is in the back of the car you will need to pinch off the big hose coming off the canister.
 
Reply
Old May 29, 2008 | 03:57 PM
  #3  
chimmychong's Avatar
Thread Starter
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 119
Likes: 0
Default RE: p0455 and a air compressor

ok so I found no leaks and cracks......
Next step
replacing the charcoal canisters and the purge valve
the purge vavle was the cheapest at 26 bucks so I went and bought that
went home and replaced in 2 mins
next thing you know it my CEL goes off and I passed inspection
 
Reply
Old May 29, 2008 | 06:28 PM
  #4  
tech's Avatar
Administrator
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 36,349
Likes: 45
From: Orlando, Florida
Default RE: p0455 and a air compressor

WOW glad you got it.
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
gianni
2001-2013 model year XC70
0
Sep 18, 2013 03:33 PM
bizzy102
Volvo S70
1
Sep 30, 2012 05:47 PM
rogwadd
Volvo S70
11
Mar 27, 2012 09:00 AM
chachouu
Volvo S70
2
Apr 9, 2010 08:55 PM
TBoone
Volvo S70
3
Aug 8, 2006 12:52 AM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:11 AM.