How To Replace Volvo XC90 AC Control Valve | Volvo XC90, XC70, S80 AC Solenoid Valve Replacement

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Replace Volvo XC90 AC Control Valve | Volvo XC90, XC70, S80 AC Solenoid Valve Replacement
Volvo Air Conditioning warm or not working at all? This may be the fix if you have a solenoid controlled compressor. In this video I shouw you how to swap out the solenoid valve on this 2010 XC90 and get my air conditioning working like new again!
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[@matt-diy]

Here is everything you should need for the job!! Hope this helps! AC Solenoid (double check which you need): amzn.to/3Tyci2H Snap Ring Pliers: amzn.to/3cAlMKd Pag Oil:amzn.to/3CRHGmO R134a: amzn.to/3COM9qe A/C Gauges: amzn.to/3KEzLLn A/C Vacuum Pump: amzn.to/3B3zGxN

[@hunterrussell459]

Surprised this doesn't have more likes. I have a 2010 xc90 as well, and I've known it was the valve but I didn't know where it was/how to replace it. Finally decided to look into it more and im bout to get one right now. Thank you!

[@matt-diy]

Thanks for watching!!!

[@pauleclips]

Awesome video...I only used it to see what your vent temps were in the end...im lucky my repair was just a missing 20a fuse under the hood and 2 cans of 134...but in the future if i get this issue ill know where to come now...

[@paulhoppe8581]

Excellent video. Just did my 09 xc90 and AC is blowing as cold as it ever has. If you have large hands, don't be afraid to unbolt the high and low side pipes from the compressor to gain better access. Just be careful not to damage the o-rings.

[@matt-diy]

Glad you had success with yours as well!!! Thanks for the comment!!

[@marketbuy]

This definitely helped with my AC not being cold at all. Thank you!

[@patagualianmostly7437]

Do not apply 12v to that control valve......! It not an "ON-OFF" Valve...it is variable. It receives a modulated waveform from the computer....the idea is to maintain the output from the compressor under the different RPMs of the engine. That is...The load on the engine is kept at an even level. Unlike earlier compressors.... they were either ON or OFF via the electro-mechanical clutch. I only recently discovered this on a Hyundai: ....clutch engaged...but no change in Suction-Discharge pressures. (as if the clutch was NOT engaged.) And a big thank you! You evacuated the system: Air in the system is the killer for the TXV/Thermal Expansion Valve. (Air contains moisture: Which freezes in the TXV..... No suction pressure.... Head (Discharge) pressure rises.... The HP Cutout switch operates and the system shuts down.) So few posters mention this. ("Got low pressure?...Bang in more gas!) (DOH!)

[@matt-diy]

To me looking at the old one it looks like and on/off type valve solenoid but maybe the way it is designed controls the output. I’m not sure it is variable but it could be!

[@m6cab293]

Thanks for the link to the valve. I went through 3 different ones on Amazon trying to find the right one until I saw your vid just now.

[@matt-diy]

Absolutely!! Glad I was able to help you!

[@cmiller7866]

I wish I had found this last year. You saved me $$$.. Just a heads up for the S80 folk. The part in the link didn't work for my car. I had to get one that was thinner. Had to order from the local parts store. Thank you!!

[@matt-diy]

Glad it worked!!!

[@LoneStarMini]

Outstanding Matt!! Thank you for taking the time to record and share. I will be doing this job tomorrow after I take the XC90 in to have the Freon removed. Most appreciated..

[@matt-diy]

Thank you very much for the comment! Good luck!

[@LoneStarMini]

@@matt-diy at the shop now having the refrigerant removed. Thanks again

[@LoneStarMini]

FYI…. By removing the air box (5 minutes), you have access to the entire side of the compressor…. Makes everything much better

[@cousin_JACK]

Great video, definitely going to come in handy as I’m chasing this on an xc90 too. I also need to check the fuse associated with this first.

[@dgoldman2846]

Very cool! Wife has been complaining about warm a/c in her 2011!! Very nice

[@matt-diy]

Thanks for watching!!!

[@anonymousjohndoe]

Saved me untold amount of money. Thanks!

[@matt-diy]

Glad it helped!!!

[@anonymousjohndoe]

@@matt-diy Also subscribed! Do you know what a reasonable cost would be to get the freon extracted or is there a safe way to do it yourself? From a brief search it looks like an extraction machine is ~$1k.

[@matt-diy]

@@anonymousjohndoe thank you!! I appreciate that I enjoy trying to help people!! As for the Freon, I am not aware of an easy way besides a local shop extracting it for you…or having an “accident” and it mysteriously leaked out from somewhere 😂

[@m6cab293]

@@anonymousjohndoe Take a small screw driver and vent it out lol. Easy and free. Of course only do this in "Mexico" because I am pretty sure that's illegal in the USA and European countries lol

[@chrisdoe6890]

Thanks Matt . I have the V8 and compressor not that accessible appreciate Video and advice .

[@VictorDapper]

Excellent guidance. Have exactly this problem with my Volvo xc90 2013 model. Will try and sort it out with this guidance video... ❤❤

[@matt-diy]

Thank you!

[@grabbymcpoosey614]

Did this work for you?

[@agyekumization]

The playlist is 💥

[@matt-diy]

Thank you!!!

[@juanmeza1431]

Thank you so much for the information

[@matt-diy]

My pleasure

[@roydehoyos]

Volvo XC 60 is back on the road blowing cold air. Thank you.

[@matt-diy]

Awesome!! Glad it worked!!!

[@fa-tk7hl]

I believe we have the same compressor. Noticed you used PAG 100 oil. From what I've found online ZXL 100PG oil is not same as PAG 100 oil, I believe it's PAG46. Has it affected your compresssor or AC function in any way? Thanks for your video, will see if it will fix my problem.

[@andrearseneault1784]

Nice job man !

[@matt-diy]

Thank you!!!

[@wisdomwisdom817]

Awesome job thank you so much

[@matt-diy]

Thanks for watching!! Glad it helped!

[@A.Musa76]

I been having the same issue with one of my Benz. The more I’m researching it. It’s a known issue on the DENSO A/C Compressor. Today my nephew is going to be swapping out the solenoid valve with one from RKXTech. Since he is doing it at his work (full mechanic shop at dealership). I don’t feel like doing it at my friend shop. If it doesn’t resolve the issue next step is expansion valve.

[@matt-diy]

Very well could be the case!

[@A.Musa76]

@@matt-diy update: swap the valve and the cold and warm air is fluctuating. Let it idling for over 30min or so the temp got steady cold and is now reading 48F in the vents before 114F. Took my nephew 3 hours to change it out in my Benz.

[@badrzain4106]

Thank you for this video it'll really help me since I have the same issue with AC in my car with same symptoms, so hopefully this will work and the AC will start to cool again. I only have one question, shouldn't you flush the refrigerator gas before replacing the valve and recharge it again after installing the valve? What I can see out of your video that you replaced the control valve before flushing and recharging the gas.

[@matt-diy]

I removed the Freon before removing the valve and then I recharged the system. Glad the video was able to help you out!!

[@chrism7759]

Is it necessary to remove the Freon beforehand? I just had new Freon put in. Thanks

[@marketbuy]

@@chrism7759 Same here

[@ruvimgrezhdiyeru4042]

He bro! I have same issue on my 08 xc 90 passenger side blows maybe 75 degrees and driver like 90 degree. Use to blow cold, never checked the system which will have to. I thought it's a climate control module which is around $40 bucks, but saw this vid gonna try this option. Tks

[@matt-diy]

Hope it works for ya!!

[@grabbymcpoosey614]

Did this fix work for you?

[@weiamalmassoud5468]

Thanks for your work

[@matt-diy]

Thanks for watching hope it helped!!!

[@weiamalmassoud5468]

@@matt-diy how long have you been installed it , I want to know if this is a good brand , the link to Amazon this item is no longer available I'm trying to find another seller but I couldn't find the same solenoid

[@matt-diy]

@@weiamalmassoud5468 I have had it installed for about two months and it is still working flawlessly!!! Also, I just checked the link in description and they are still available. Try clicking the link again! :)

[@franciscobravo9079]

Awsome!

[@kennethparker6522]

My air con is only cold on the driver’s side I have a 2010 2.4 diesel UK RHD.

[@matt-diy]

Your blendor actuator is probably broken.

[@joshuarogers8466]

When the air eventually did slightly cool down was it colder on the passenger side vents?

[@matt-diy]

I would say it starts out colder over there but pretty consistent at all vents in a few minutes.

[@FabiSZN]

Well I replaced my entire compressor recently so I doubt this will solve my issue. Good video though.

[@matt-diy]

Hope you get it figured out!

[@gwilliams1001]

You should make sure they also changed the solenoid and not reused it.

[@betobelloq5914]

Hi Matt, is your compressor DCS-17EC model ? Is the missing filter cap in the replacement makes a difference since you replace it? I can see you installed the RKX with no filter cap. I do have the same xc90 2011 L6, same issue Thanks

[@matt-diy]

Not sure what you mean by filter cap.

[@jjernigan17]

Curious if you have to add compressor oil with the new refrigerant after doing the service? I only ask because if the refrigerant Hass to be removed to change this part than what you lose the oil out of the compressor also? Thanks

[@matt-diy]

Yes I actually mention that in the video you will need to add some PAG oil.

[@jjernigan17]

@@matt-diy thanks so much. Any idea how much? I have a small can in garage already.

[@matt-diy]

@@jjernigan17 a small amount or one small can is fine as there will still be some oil in the compressor so I’d say you are good!

[@jjernigan17]

Thanks so much. The stuff I have is put in the same way Freon is put in. ( with the suction side quick connect)

[@Katsina1]

Nice ! Want come fix my V8 ? I think it's the same thing.. I have a 07 V8 with 110k miles

[@matt-diy]

Thank you!! And I’d love to be able to help if I could haha.

[@knoxflyer101]

Mat. You have a video on how to discharge my system ?? Jeff

[@matt-diy]

I do not…..I can tell you to do it however works best for you. Maybe yours will accidentally “leak” out somehow.

[@vbnautical5041]

Sir, were the holes on the end slightly different sizes? (New one smaller hole). Thats my case and wondering if i have wrong part.

[@matt-diy]

Not quite sure what you mean?

[@marketbuy]

Is it absolutely required to remove the freon from the compressor BEFORE starting this job?

[@matt-diy]

No but you’ll have a mess if you dont

[@mikeworkman3593]

Yes. unless you want that valve blowing off into your face and going blind. Why don't you have an ac machine? Where is your man card bro? I bought a new robinair freon pump for like $300, some gauges, a vacuum pump from harbor freight.

[@garylgao]

very hard to remove the snap ring

[@matt-diy]

I didn't have too much trouble with mine...if you have the right set of snap ring pliers and get it compressed really well it should come right out!

[@justinfoss6906]

Has anyone had any luck doing this on the V8? Things seem a lot more crowded with that motor.

[@matt-diy]

Personally no but we’ll see if anyone else has.

[@wendymorales93]

How you add oil to compresor please

[@matt-diy]

You can add oil charge the same way you add refrigerant. Link is in description for the oil.

[@johnnmckenna2427]

Ik this video kinda old but maybe ill get a answer, is there a part number right on it?

[@matt-diy]

Part number on what? The solenoid is linked in the description.

[@oginnibabatunde8478]

Why is it cool for 30mins and get back to hot

[@matt-diy]

Could be a number of things, dirty condenser, not enough freon, fan not kicking in, you will need to do some checking on those items.