W124 Air conditioning - MBClub UK

mika · 03-06-2012, 06:59 PM

can someone advise what are the options when the air conditioning ceases to become effective - ie blow cold

1. turn it off
2. have it recharged
3. have a complete replacement unit fitted

im no techie but am half aware that due to environmental issues some of the above may not be easy or possible

thanks

mines not knackered yet but i need something to worry about this week

it is however less than perfect ie i wouldnt describe it as "ice cold" in really hot weather

SPX · 03-06-2012, 07:01 PM

Try having it re-gassed first, they should also be able to check for leaks as well.

Palfrem · 03-06-2012, 07:10 PM

My air-con probably needs a re-gas. It's cool but not cold if you know what I mean
It was struggling last week in the hot weather.

st4 · 03-06-2012, 07:13 PM

Mines great but it stinks. What to do?

Palfrem · 03-06-2012, 07:14 PM

Shake and vac?

bing · 03-06-2012, 07:18 PM

Have complete service, discharge/regas, pressure test for leaks, change receiver dryer and pollen filters.

mika · 03-06-2012, 07:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by st4

Mines great but it stinks. What to do?

does it stink of Brut or Old Spice ?..Hai Karate ?

Palfrem · 03-06-2012, 07:22 PM

I liked Tabac

st4 · 03-06-2012, 07:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mika

does it stink of Brut or Old Spice ?..Hai Karate ?

No, kind of like a dead animal and not in a nice cooked way. Actually, if it smelt of meat, that would be worse as it would me even hungrier.

Once its on for a few mins its fine, but its really nasty. I tend to use it pretty regularly too.

GP801 · 03-06-2012, 07:54 PM

A good service and clean should sort out the smell. Using it all year round will prevent it coming back.

So far I have been really impressed with the A/C on the 124. If anything its too effective. They are not hard to work on and any good specialist should be able to sort it out.
I think if its low on gas the EC light will come on and stay on.

WOODYTHEWISE · 03-06-2012, 08:28 PM

Hi Steve, give Comma Aircon cleaner a google. I have used it a couple of times. The dealer does the same thing but charges over £50.

WOODYTHEWISE · 03-06-2012, 08:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SPX

Try having it re-gassed first, they should also be able to check for leaks as well.

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03-06-2012, 06:59 PM	#1
mika Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2010 Car: mercedes Posts: 1,867	W124 Air conditioning can someone advise what are the options when the air conditioning ceases to become effective - ie blow cold 1. turn it off 2. have it recharged 3. have a complete replacement unit fitted im no techie but am half aware that due to environmental issues some of the above may not be easy or possible thanks mines not knackered yet but i need something to worry about this week it is however less than perfect ie i wouldnt describe it as "ice cold" in really hot weather

03-06-2012, 07:01 PM	#2
SPX Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2010 Car: S203 C32 AMG & RR Sport HSE Posts: 7,584	Try having it re-gassed first, they should also be able to check for leaks as well.

03-06-2012, 07:10 PM	#3
Palfrem Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Solihull, near Birmingham Car: W124 E36 AMG & Landcruiser LC4 his, SLK 200 hers Posts: 1,729	My air-con probably needs a re-gas. It's cool but not cold if you know what I mean It was struggling last week in the hot weather.

03-06-2012, 07:13 PM	#4
st4 Banned Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: In the driving seat Car: C220cdi tourer Posts: 14,393	Mines great but it stinks. What to do?

03-06-2012, 07:14 PM	#5
Palfrem Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Solihull, near Birmingham Car: W124 E36 AMG & Landcruiser LC4 his, SLK 200 hers Posts: 1,729	Shake and vac?

03-06-2012, 07:18 PM	#6
bing Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: london Car: W124.036 E500 (Sold) W140 S600L (Sold) W163 ML270 CDI 2004 (remapped oil burner) Posts: 375	Have complete service, discharge/regas, pressure test for leaks, change receiver dryer and pollen filters.

03-06-2012, 07:22 PM	#8
Palfrem Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Solihull, near Birmingham Car: W124 E36 AMG & Landcruiser LC4 his, SLK 200 hers Posts: 1,729	I liked Tabac

03-06-2012, 07:54 PM	#10
GP801 Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Sussex and Tuscany Car: 2003 W209 CLK, 2005 R171 SLK in UK, 1995 S124 E280 in Italy Posts: 1,901	A good service and clean should sort out the smell. Using it all year round will prevent it coming back. So far I have been really impressed with the A/C on the 124. If anything its too effective. They are not hard to work on and any good specialist should be able to sort it out. I think if its low on gas the EC light will come on and stay on.

03-06-2012, 08:28 PM	#11
WOODYTHEWISE Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: E AYRSHIRE Car: MERCEDES CL600 BITURBO Posts: 1,560	Hi Steve, give Comma Aircon cleaner a google. I have used it a couple of times. The dealer does the same thing but charges over £50.

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