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Car Forum / Mercedes-Benz Cars / March 2005

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W126 1985 280SE(Europe) A/C Compressor not working

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Marks - 27 Feb 2005 13:53 GMT
Hello.

I need help to trouble shoot compressor not working after switching on the
A/Cond.  If anybody can provide the wirings control it and are they relay
switches or sensors which could be faulty? Someone told me the common fault
is ignition key giving poor contacts, I have changed a new switch attached
to the ignition key but problem not fixed.

Thanks in advance.
Marks
Henry Kolesnik - 27 Feb 2005 21:45 GMT
If the system is too low on refrigerant the clutch won't engage, check your
level.

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> Hello.
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> Thanks in advance.
> Marks
Marks - 28 Feb 2005 02:06 GMT
Freon 12 at full and pressure switch is in good condition. My A/C  is a twin
temperature dialers control type.

> If the system is too low on refrigerant the clutch won't engage, check
> your level.
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>> Thanks in advance.
>> Marks
T.G. Lambach - 27 Feb 2005 21:48 GMT
Compressor could be not working due to insufficient Freon charge. I
believe there's a switch that detects this and so protects the
compressor from being damaged.

Have an A/C shop check the system's Freon charge before messing about
with its mechanical parts.

Always check the basic things first.
Tiger - 27 Feb 2005 22:01 GMT
Ditto
Marks - 28 Feb 2005 02:07 GMT
Freon 12 at full and pressure switch is in good condition. My A/C  is a twin
temperature dialers control type.

> Ditto
Martin Joseph - 28 Feb 2005 07:06 GMT
> Freon 12 at full and pressure switch is in good condition. My A/C  is a
> twin temperature dialers control type.

Dunno about your particular car model, but in my car (86 190e) The deal
breaker with the AC was a loose serpentine belt...  Not loose enough to
make noise though.

Replacing the tensioner and the belt, magically also fixed the AC.
Ernie Sparks - 23 Mar 2005 04:35 GMT
I would first check to see if the magnetic clutch works. Simply run a jumper
wire from the connector on the compressor to the positive side of the
battery. You should hear a "click" as the clutch engages. If you have two
leads on the connector going to the compressor you need to ground one of
them. You might also use a test light to see if you're even getting current
to the compressor. Good Luck!
Marks - 01 Mar 2005 13:21 GMT
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> Thanks in advance.
> Marks
 
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