Volvo XC70 This wagon/SUV crossover offers the capabilities of an SUV without SUV size.

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Old Jun 9, 2009 | 07:18 PM
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Talking ...continuing the a/c saga.....

Hi! Tech....you answered my last post about "intermittent" cold air by telling me that it sounded like the compressor may need "re-shimming". I have since got the son out of it long enough (about 10 minutes-HA!), to at least raise the hood and do some messing with it. Let me explain, if I may.......

I drove the car briefly...maybe 5 miles....and started out with ice cold air...and soon it became hot. I pulled into the drive way, popped the hood, and noticed the clutch was NOT engaging. I then took a handle, and gently "bumped" it....and as soon as it re-engaged with the compressor....ice cold air again. I let it sit a few minutes, idling...and all was great. NOW THEN.....is that problem something that "re-shimming" the compressor will correct, or is there some sort of a "relay" (pardon my layman's terminology), or a fuse, or something else.....that I may need to check, or change out first? You guys are always a big help...and I appreciate your input! Thanks again!
 
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Old Jun 9, 2009 | 10:06 PM
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Yes it needs to be reshimmed.
 
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Old Jun 10, 2009 | 12:22 AM
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OK!! Thanks Tech!!! That's what we'll do then!! You guys are a big help!!!! Appreciate it always!
 
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Old Jun 10, 2009 | 07:39 PM
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Your welcome. I have to do this to the wifes car next weekend.
 
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Old Jun 10, 2009 | 09:23 PM
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Well, darn...if you were close enough to Tulsa....would just let you do 2 this weekend...and I would supply the booze!!! Thanks again!
 
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Old Jun 10, 2009 | 09:35 PM
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LOL sorry so far away. Also I do not drink!!! LOL
 
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