SLK 55 air con issue
Discussion
So, my slk was in for an MOT today.
Passed no issue but whilst picking up the mechanic asked me if I knew the aircon wasn't working.
TBH I had no idea. The car is a 2015 and for one reason or another hasn't been used much. Yet to hit 10k miles.
He reckoned it just needs a re-gas. Does this seem likely or could there be something more serious? And where would I go to get things underway.
Any advice greatly appreciated.
Passed no issue but whilst picking up the mechanic asked me if I knew the aircon wasn't working.
TBH I had no idea. The car is a 2015 and for one reason or another hasn't been used much. Yet to hit 10k miles.
He reckoned it just needs a re-gas. Does this seem likely or could there be something more serious? And where would I go to get things underway.
Any advice greatly appreciated.
V40TC said:
It will also require to be rest via STAR diagnostics
a refill will not make it work till that is done.
I would get the dye added as you may well have a leak and you will need to find the leak
fix reset/refill
iCarsoft diagnostic computers can also do the reset - I have one and they can pay for themselves pretty sharpish. a refill will not make it work till that is done.
I would get the dye added as you may well have a leak and you will need to find the leak
fix reset/refill
Thanks folks.
Will look into a rest/diagnostic reader. As said. Could be worth its weight.
Had a similar issue with our 7 year old Yaris back at the start of the year. Refilled in with a recharge kit from STP and it's been ice cold ever since. Was a fairly simple operation after a few you tube how to videos.
Will look into a rest/diagnostic reader. As said. Could be worth its weight.
Had a similar issue with our 7 year old Yaris back at the start of the year. Refilled in with a recharge kit from STP and it's been ice cold ever since. Was a fairly simple operation after a few you tube how to videos.
I’ve fixed a few AC systems - it has always been the condenser. This was confirmed for me by the mobile chap that came out to leak test and refill ours - he reckons 95% of times it’s a leaking condenser.
It’s not hugely difficult on an SLK, worst bit is separating the oil cooler/intercooler/condenser set - they’re all sandwiched together. I’m sure a pro would do it in a couple of hours.
Condensers are cheap as chips nowadays - this chap recommended a make called EIS - was about £70 for the condenser plus £60 for the leak/vacuum test and regas. I live in Lancashire, so you may pay more I guess if you’re in That London. It then needed the fault code clearing, luckily I have the iCarsoft.
It’s not hugely difficult on an SLK, worst bit is separating the oil cooler/intercooler/condenser set - they’re all sandwiched together. I’m sure a pro would do it in a couple of hours.
Condensers are cheap as chips nowadays - this chap recommended a make called EIS - was about £70 for the condenser plus £60 for the leak/vacuum test and regas. I live in Lancashire, so you may pay more I guess if you’re in That London. It then needed the fault code clearing, luckily I have the iCarsoft.
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