Air Con Question

Redbrick155 · Sep 3rd, 2018, 15:02

I bought a 2012 XC60 D5 a couple of months ago, one small issue is that the Aircon only starts blowing cold after about five minutes driving.
Can anyone tell me if this is how it’s meant to operate or do I have a problem?

Scraggs · Sep 3rd, 2018, 15:29

Having worked on air con some years ago I would say its possible yours is slightly low on refrigerant. Not enough to stop the compressor working but enough as to reduce its efficiency. Take it to your local aircon specialist. Most garages call a specialist out if you take it there. The national chain who sell bikes and other items including cans of (gas) do not have the in depth knowledge required.

Redbrick155 · Sep 3rd, 2018, 15:51

Thanks for the reply, however I have had the refrigerant checked and re gassed, there were no leaks detected either, but the problem persists.
When it does kick in it’s ice cold.

844PHW · Sep 3rd, 2018, 18:08

The A/C on my XC60 is not instantaneous. It comes in probably after a couple of minutes or so. It has always been like that from new.

AndyJudge · Sep 5th, 2018, 12:28

Mines the same, It takes a couple of min's before kicking into high gear so to speak.

Mine's always set on fully auto if that helps

PJordan · Sep 5th, 2018, 13:19

Same as above - seems to be the norm.

Tannaton · Sep 5th, 2018, 13:21

Yep my '08 plate car is the same - in contrast to my '03 plate XC90 which is almost instant.

Redbrick155 · Sep 6th, 2018, 16:30

Thanks to everyone for replying, I’m now very happy that my XC60 is behaving normally.

Sep 3rd, 2018, 15:02	#1
Redbrick155 New Member Last Online: Apr 4th, 2022 07:58 Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Swansea	Air Con Question I bought a 2012 XC60 D5 a couple of months ago, one small issue is that the Aircon only starts blowing cold after about five minutes driving. Can anyone tell me if this is how it’s meant to operate or do I have a problem?

Sep 3rd, 2018, 18:08	#4
844PHW Master Member Last Online: May 17th, 2024 08:35 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Surrey, UK	The A/C on my XC60 is not instantaneous. It comes in probably after a couple of minutes or so. It has always been like that from new. __________________ 2019 XC40 T3 Inscription Denim Blue Previous 2011 XC60 D3 Premium SE Terra Bronze

Sep 5th, 2018, 12:28	#5
AndyJudge Premier Member Last Online: Feb 18th, 2024 17:40 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Hebburn	Mines the same, It takes a couple of min's before kicking into high gear so to speak. Mine's always set on fully auto if that helps __________________ Current 2015 XC60 D5 AWD - Caspian Blue Previous 2012 XC60 D5 AWD - Seashell Metallic Previous 2005 S60 D5 Geartronic - Gunmetal Previous 2001 C70 T5 GT Auto Convertible - Saffron Previous 1999 S40 XS - Silver

Sep 5th, 2018, 13:19	#6
PJordan Member Last Online: Mar 19th, 2022 14:55 Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Edinburgh	Same as above - seems to be the norm. __________________ XC60 D5 AWD SE Lux Nav Auto, 2017 Family Pack, Winter Pack, Panoramic Sunroof.

Sep 5th, 2018, 13:21	#7
Tannaton Bungling Amateur Last Online: Today 00:55 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Beverley, East Yorks	Yep my '08 plate car is the same - in contrast to my '03 plate XC90 which is almost instant. __________________ 2011 XC90 D5 Executive 2003 C70 T5 GT 2012 Ford Ranger XL SC 1976 Massey Ferguson 135

Sep 3rd, 2018, 15:29	#2
Scraggs New Member Last Online: Sep 7th, 2018 15:18 Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Hucknall	Having worked on air con some years ago I would say its possible yours is slightly low on refrigerant. Not enough to stop the compressor working but enough as to reduce its efficiency. Take it to your local aircon specialist. Most garages call a specialist out if you take it there. The national chain who sell bikes and other items including cans of (gas) do not have the in depth knowledge required.

Sep 3rd, 2018, 15:51	#3
Redbrick155 New Member Last Online: Apr 4th, 2022 07:58 Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Swansea	Thanks for the reply, however I have had the refrigerant checked and re gassed, there were no leaks detected either, but the problem persists. When it does kick in it’s ice cold.

Sep 6th, 2018, 16:30	#8
Redbrick155 New Member Last Online: Apr 4th, 2022 07:58 Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Swansea	Thanks Thanks to everyone for replying, I’m now very happy that my XC60 is behaving normally.

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