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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLVO2004V70 L5-2.5L TURBO VIN 59 B5254T2REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSTESTING AND INSPECTIONSYMPTOM RELATED DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURESCHECKING THE AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) SYSTEM
2004 Volvo V70 L5-2.5L Turbo VIN 59 B5254T2
Checking the Air Conditioning (A/C) System
2004 Volvo V70 L5-2.5L Turbo VIN 59 B5254T2SECTION Checking the Air Conditioning (A/C) System
Checking the air conditioning (A/C) system
Checking components and wiring
- Ignition on
- Activate the air conditioning (A/C) relay
Check that the magnetic clutch is activated, a noise from the magnetic clutch should be clearly heard.
Was the magnetic clutch activated?
Yes - Checking component
No - Checking the wiring and the relay
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Checking component
Try a new air conditioning (A/C) pressure sensor.
Check the compressor and magnetic clutch if the fault is not in the air conditioning (A/C) pressure sensor.
Other information:
- For information about signals on 5-cylinder engines, see Signal specification Signal Description / Specification.
- For information about signals on 6-cylinder engines, see Signal specification Signal Description / Specification.
Continue - Verification
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Checking the wiring and the relay
Check the cable between A/C relay base terminal 3 and the magnetic clutch for an open-circuit according to Checking wiring and terminals. Permanent fault Checking Wiring and Terminals. Permanent Fault
Hint: With the ignition on and the cable connected between 1 and 3 in the A/C relay base, the magnetic clutch should be activated.
Other information:
- A/C relay base terminal 1 is supplied with power from the system relay via fuse 11B/16
- A/C relay base terminal 3 is connected to the magnetic clutch
- For information about signals on 5-cylinder engines, see Signal specification Signal Description / Specification.
- For information about signals on 6-cylinder engines, see Signal specification Signal Description / Specification.
Continue - Verification
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Verification
Verification
Verification
Hint: After carrying out the repair, check that the fault has been remedied.
- Ignition off.
- Reinstall connectors, components etc.
- Start the engine.
- Air conditioning (A/C) switch on
- Start the blower fan
Check that the pressure increases in the air conditioning (A/C) system when the air conditioning (A/C) compressor engages.
Also check if cold air blows into the passenger compartment when at the coolest setting.
Note! The air conditioning (A/C) pressure is given in volts for values see Component specifications Specifications.
Does the pressure in air conditioning (A/C) system change?
Yes - VERIFIED
No - VERIFICATION FAILED
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VERIFIED - Fault Found
VERIFICATION FAILED - Fault-tracing information
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Fault-tracing information
Information
Fault-tracing information
The fault should have been detected and remedied. As this is not the case fault-tracing has failed.
Exit fault-tracing for this diagnostic trouble code (DTC) or make another attempt.
Do you want to exit fault-tracing?
Yes - FAULT-TRACING FAILED
No - Attempt New Test
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FAULT-TRACING FAILED - FAULT-TRACING FAILED
Attempt New Test - Checking components and wiring
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.