Re: [MBZ] '83 300SD a/c suddenly quit
bout 2 hours from home the a/c compressor quit running. Just had the a/c system charged a couple weeks ago, and they didn't find any leaks. I could use some advice on trouble shooting this before I have my mechanic look at it. TIA all. The usual thing to try is to temporarily short the low-pressure safety switch to see if the compressor starts then. If so, either the switch is suddenly bad (unlikely) or your charge has leaked away. -- Jim
Re: [MBZ] '83 300SD a/c suddenly quit
Luther Gulseth wrote: > > well, I tried it sitting in the driveway tonight and the compressor is > kicking in, > you just can't feel the lag on the engine like normal. Compressor running w/o resistance implies an open expansion valve, doesn't it? (unless you had to bypass the low pressure safety to make the compressor kick in, then it could be lack of charge)
Re: [MBZ] '83 300SD a/c suddenly quit
well, I tried it sitting in the driveway tonight and the compressor is kicking in, you just can't feel the lag on the engine like normal. I'll take it to my mechanic and let him diagnose it from here. On Sun, 02 Jul 2006 19:16:41 -0500, Levi Smith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: If it's like my 83' 300D, make sure the 2 flat blade connector is still plugged into the bottom of the compressor. If so, apply 12v directly to it and make sure the clutch is still engaging. I assume the blower motor is still working. If not, check the #8(I think) fuse. Mine stopped the other day then I checked it this weekend and it started working again... Levi -- Luther KB5QHU Alma, Ark '83 300SD (236 kmi) '82 300CD (160 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) needs MAJOR work
Re: [MBZ] '83 300SD a/c suddenly quit
If it's like my 83' 300D, make sure the 2 flat blade connector is still plugged into the bottom of the compressor. If so, apply 12v directly to it and make sure the clutch is still engaging. I assume the blower motor is still working. If not, check the #8(I think) fuse. Mine stopped the other day then I checked it this weekend and it started working again... Levi On 7/2/06, Luther Gulseth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: bout 2 hours from home the a/c compressor quit running. Just had the a/c system charged a couple weeks ago, and they didn't find any leaks. I could use some advice on trouble shooting this before I have my mechanic look at it. TIA all. -- Luther KB5QHU Alma, Ark '83 300SD (236 kmi) '82 300CD (160 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) needs MAJOR work ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] '83 300SD a/c suddenly quit
bout 2 hours from home the a/c compressor quit running. Just had the a/c system charged a couple weeks ago, and they didn't find any leaks. I could use some advice on trouble shooting this before I have my mechanic look at it. TIA all. -- Luther KB5QHU Alma, Ark '83 300SD (236 kmi) '82 300CD (160 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) needs MAJOR work
