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Seeking Advice on 2020 Volvo V90 Hybrid's Cooling and A/C Issues

Hey folks, Looks like I'm in some deep waters here. My 2020 Volvo V90 Hybrid has clocked about 138,733 KM and seems to have some cooling issues. Not just that, the A/C's acting like it's on a break. Thought it might be the refrigerant compressor acting up - A/C blows more like a warm summer wind rather than chill. Have any of you experienced something similar? Would love to hear about how you tackled it and how your mechanic handled the issue. Last time around, pretty sure my mechanic took me for a ride and so, trying to avoid that. Any suggestions or advice would be massively appreciated! Thanks in advance, cheers!

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Hey there, Yeah, I've been in your shoes before. I had a 2017 Volvo V60 with about 120,000 KM on the clock. It had a similar problem, the A/C wasn't blowing cold air at all, felt like driving through the Sahara, I tell you! At first, I thought it might be the compressor or some electrical issue, serious stuff. But turns out, the air conditioning refrigerant was all dried up, not a drop left. Took it to my local garage and the mechanic diagnosed the issue pretty quickly. Just like I guessed, he stated that the refrigerant was completely emptied, might have been leaking for a while. What they did was pump it back full with the refrigerant and mended the leakage. Just remember, it's not always a life or death situation with your ride. It was a bit of a relief to know it was just the refrigerant. So, don't panic, just get your refrigerant checked up. Good luck with it, let me know how it goes.

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Hey! Thanks for the fast reply, it's comforting to know I'm not alone here, haha! As you've been through the same Sahara-like situation, I wanted to ask: Do you remember how much you shelled out for the refrigerant recharge and leakage repair back then? And by the way, has anything similar cropped up with your car since then, or has it been smooth sailing? Just trying to figure out what to expect. Cheers!

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Hey, Great to hear from you! As for your questions, the cost was absolutely zilch, nada, nothing. I guess I got lucky, cause the repair guy - old Steve, cool dude - he fixed the issue pro bono. Suppose he had some extra refrigerant lying around. The defect in the refrigerant compressor was indeed the culprit, and once that was sorted, my A/C was as good as new, blowing cold breezy like the Arctic. Since then? It's been smooth driving! Keep in mind though, that's been my experience, the key here is having a trusty mechanic who knows their stuff. Just don't let this little problem stress you out too much, your Volvo's tougher than it looks. Stay frosty and let me know how it all turns out. Later!

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Hey there, Your response was exactly what I needed, feeling more at ease now. I surely hope I bump into a mechanic just like your Steve! Really appreciate you sharing your experience and for the reassurances. Nothing feels as good as cold breezy A/C on these hot sunny days! I'll be sure to update you on how things go with my Volvo. Thanks once again for your help and advice. You're a lifesaver! Catch you later. Cheers!

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