Air con re-gas
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I have a 2005 SLK350, I bought this last October and have found that the aircon doesn't blow out cold, I don't really want to just get it regassed without a check to see if it's leaking otherwise it will be a waste of time, If it isn't a simple fix then I will live without as I am very aware I could spend a fortune trying to track down what the problem is, has anyone had a similar thing and found a re-gas actually works or does it work for a month then it's all leaked out again
I had a similar problem with a 2006 SLK280.
A well known "high street" garage chain tried and failed to re-gas it, telling me that there must be a leak in the system.
Took it to a Mercedes specialist who re-gassed it, reset the climate control "computer" (this is probably the critical part) and it was fine afterwards.
Having said that, some places (e.g. Kwik Fit) won't charge you for the re-gas if it's not successful so it's perhaps worth trying that first.
A well known "high street" garage chain tried and failed to re-gas it, telling me that there must be a leak in the system.
Took it to a Mercedes specialist who re-gassed it, reset the climate control "computer" (this is probably the critical part) and it was fine afterwards.
Having said that, some places (e.g. Kwik Fit) won't charge you for the re-gas if it's not successful so it's perhaps worth trying that first.
Edited by dredge on Tuesday 26th July 22:06
dredge said:
I had a similar problem with a 2006 SLK280.
A well known "high street" garage chain tried and failed to re-gas it, telling me that there must be a leak in the system.
Took it to a Mercedes specialist who re-gassed it, reset the climate control "computer" (this is probably the critical part) and it was fine afterwards.
Having said that, some places (e.g. Kwik Fit) won't charge you for the re-gas if it's not successful so it's perhaps worth trying that first.
Funnily enough that's the exact situation we have had. Took the other half's 06 SL350 to Kwik Fit and they tried to re-gas it and failed. They were talking of failed compressors etc I told her I didn't trust that diagnosis so will see if another place can re-gas it at the weekend. A well known "high street" garage chain tried and failed to re-gas it, telling me that there must be a leak in the system.
Took it to a Mercedes specialist who re-gassed it, reset the climate control "computer" (this is probably the critical part) and it was fine afterwards.
Having said that, some places (e.g. Kwik Fit) won't charge you for the re-gas if it's not successful so it's perhaps worth trying that first.
I had an Audi regassed a couple of years ago, and when complete it didn't blow cold air. The guy fiddled around for ages and couldn't get it to work, and finally told me that he couldn't charge me anything as it didn't work. Next day I noticed the 'Econ' button was pressed in, and releasing it made the A/C work perfectly.
Alex_225 said:
dredge said:
I had a similar problem with a 2006 SLK280.
A well known "high street" garage chain tried and failed to re-gas it, telling me that there must be a leak in the system.
Took it to a Mercedes specialist who re-gassed it, reset the climate control "computer" (this is probably the critical part) and it was fine afterwards.
Having said that, some places (e.g. Kwik Fit) won't charge you for the re-gas if it's not successful so it's perhaps worth trying that first.
Funnily enough that's the exact situation we have had. Took the other half's 06 SL350 to Kwik Fit and they tried to re-gas it and failed. They were talking of failed compressors etc I told her I didn't trust that diagnosis so will see if another place can re-gas it at the weekend. A well known "high street" garage chain tried and failed to re-gas it, telling me that there must be a leak in the system.
Took it to a Mercedes specialist who re-gassed it, reset the climate control "computer" (this is probably the critical part) and it was fine afterwards.
Having said that, some places (e.g. Kwik Fit) won't charge you for the re-gas if it's not successful so it's perhaps worth trying that first.
Put "Car air conditioning top up" into ebay. There is a kit for about £50 you can do it yourself.
Its made by STP and called Eazy Chill, and is very easy to use.
Ive just recieved it today, and fixed the wifes Subaru. I used it to check and top up my BMW , and check my Audi. Well happy
Its made by STP and called Eazy Chill, and is very easy to use.
Ive just recieved it today, and fixed the wifes Subaru. I used it to check and top up my BMW , and check my Audi. Well happy
nottyash said:
Put "Car air conditioning top up" into ebay. There is a kit for about £50 you can do it yourself.
Its made by STP and called Eazy Chill, and is very easy to use.
Ive just recieved it today, and fixed the wifes Subaru. I used it to check and top up my BMW , and check my Audi. Well happy
Halfords will do it for about that price so take it there and save yoursel the hassleIts made by STP and called Eazy Chill, and is very easy to use.
Ive just recieved it today, and fixed the wifes Subaru. I used it to check and top up my BMW , and check my Audi. Well happy
Air conditioning - those self repair kits are not worth it - in fact you could very easily end up doing a lot of damage and end up costing you a new compressor.
Air con systems are filled with a weight of gas - more gas into the system you may end up with condensed refrigerent where its not wanted.
pop it into an air con specialist.
Air con systems are filled with a weight of gas - more gas into the system you may end up with condensed refrigerent where its not wanted.
pop it into an air con specialist.
nottyash said:
Put "Car air conditioning top up" into ebay. There is a kit for about £50 you can do it yourself.
Its made by STP and called Eazy Chill, and is very easy to use.
Ive just recieved it today, and fixed the wifes Subaru. I used it to check and top up my BMW , and check my Audi. Well happy
Sod that, air con gas is toxic from memory, why mess around with it to save a few quid???Its made by STP and called Eazy Chill, and is very easy to use.
Ive just recieved it today, and fixed the wifes Subaru. I used it to check and top up my BMW , and check my Audi. Well happy
nottyash said:
Put "Car air conditioning top up" into ebay. There is a kit for about £50 you can do it yourself.
Its made by STP and called Eazy Chill, and is very easy to use.
Ive just recieved it today, and fixed the wifes Subaru. I used it to check and top up my BMW , and check my Audi. Well happy
Sod that, air con gas is toxic from memory, why mess around with it to save a few quid???Its made by STP and called Eazy Chill, and is very easy to use.
Ive just recieved it today, and fixed the wifes Subaru. I used it to check and top up my BMW , and check my Audi. Well happy
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