Evening all!
Strange one here folks, but is it possible to swap the dash control for the fan speed for one that has an 'OFF' setting from an earlier one?
When sat in traffic hearing the fan going away at Speed 1 is annoying lol
Would one with the O on the face actually work/fit ok?
Changing the fan speed switch for an earlier one?
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Re: Changing the fan speed switch for an earlier one?
It is easy to convert the aircon switch to a manual with a 0 setting.
I did this for fun a few years ago only takes about 5 mins in total and a small trim with a stanley knife and job done. Too late this evening but will post up a how to some time soon but at present I am backed up with work for most of the week.
Oh and yes the non aircon switch operates ok with an aircon car. In fact the switches are the same apart from a little plastic stop on the rotary switch of the aircon to stop it going to zero position.
I did this for fun a few years ago only takes about 5 mins in total and a small trim with a stanley knife and job done. Too late this evening but will post up a how to some time soon but at present I am backed up with work for most of the week.
Oh and yes the non aircon switch operates ok with an aircon car. In fact the switches are the same apart from a little plastic stop on the rotary switch of the aircon to stop it going to zero position.
Re: Changing the fan speed switch for an earlier one?
Hi Dave
Didn't know about converting the existing switch, but swapped mine over ages ago for the same reason as you.
You just need to remember to turn the fan on when you want to use the aircon, but otherwise it's a vast (and more peaceful) improvement.
David
Didn't know about converting the existing switch, but swapped mine over ages ago for the same reason as you.
You just need to remember to turn the fan on when you want to use the aircon, but otherwise it's a vast (and more peaceful) improvement.
David
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Previous: Celebration 331 (re-homed with Richard S), Celebration 467 (returned to Martin Mc); Celebration 346 (re-homed with Alan480); Celebration 269 (scrapped abandoned project), Celebration 73 (sold on after 6 years), 1992 ES, 1988 ES - and numerous other non-480 Volvos!
Re: Changing the fan speed switch for an earlier one?
Could that be the reason why they made the swich like that, that it has to be switched on when the a/c is on?
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Re: Changing the fan speed switch for an earlier one?
I imagine the car blows up with the fan off and a/c on!