General - Air Conditioning (1998): Conclusion: Summary

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Volvo C70, 2001 Volvo C70, 2000 Volvo C70, 1999 Volvo C70, and 1998 Volvo C70. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

The role of the air conditioning system is to increase comfort and traffic safety.

The air conditioning expels heat but does not produce coolness.

The air conditioning operation principles are the same for all systems. There are some differences in detail depending on the type of system (expansion pipe/TEV valve).

The principle differences between the various cars is how the climate in the car is controlled, manually or automatically (MCC, ACC, ECC). Climate control is treated as a separate subject.

If you understand how the air conditioning system functions makes it easier to quickly diagnose correctly any fault.

If you understand how the air conditioning system operates you also understand how important it is that work on these systems is carried out correctly.