Verification, Continued

Fig 1: Engine Start Verification

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• Run the engine at 1500-1600 RPM.
• Turn the passenger compartment temperature selector to maximum cooling.
• Place air conditioning (A/C) switch to on.
• Air distribution selector to VENT.
• REC switch to on position.
• Set the blower fan switch to approximately 70% of full speed.
• Close the hood.
• Close doors and windows.
• Apply a thermometer in one of the central dashboard vents.
• Allow the system to stabilize itself for at least 8 minutes.
  Fig 2: Identifying Climate Control System

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  Fig 3: Identifying Temperature In Central Dashboard Vents

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• Continue 

  Refer to Verification, Continued 

Fig 1: Engine Start Verification

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

• Run the engine at 1500-1600 RPM.

  Check temperature in the central dashboard vents.

  The read off temperature should be within the specified values.

  A is outside temperature, measured in front of the car, and B is the temperature of expelled air in the central dashboard vents:

  • If A is 20°C, B must be 5-8°C.
  • If A is 30°C, B must be 5-8°C.
  • If A is 40°C, B must be 8-12°C.
  Fig 2: Identifying Temperature In Central Dashboard Vents

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Is the temperature within the permitted values? 

• YES 

  OKAY:  Troubleshooting has been completed.

• NO 

  Refer to Information 

Fig 1: Engine Start Verification

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

• Run the engine at 1500-1600 RPM.
• Turn the passenger compartment temperature selector to maximum cooling.
• Place air conditioning (A/C) switch to on.
• Air distribution selector to VENT.
• REC switch to on position.
• Set the blower fan switch to approximately 70% of full speed.
• Close the hood.
• Close doors and windows.
• Apply a thermometer in one of the central dashboard vents.
• Allow the system to stabilize itself for at least 8 minutes.
  Fig 2: Identifying Climate Control System

  Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.
  Fig 3: Identifying Temperature in Central Dashboard Vents

  Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

• Continue 

  Refer to Verification, Continued 

Fig 1: Engine Start Verification

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

• Run the engine at 1500-1600 RPM.

  Check temperature in the central dashboard vents.

  The read off temperature should be within the specified values.

  A is outside temperature, measured in front of the car, and B is the temperature of expelled air in the central dashboard vents:

  • If A is 20°C, B must be 5-8°C.
  • If A is 30°C, B must be 5-8°C.
  • If A is 40°C, B must be 8-12°C.
  Fig 2: Identifying Temperature in Central Dashboard Vents

  Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Is the temperature within the permitted values? 

• YES 

  OKAY:  Troubleshooting has been completed.

• NO 

  Refer to Information