Good advice needed; C280 A/C compressor ceased
09-18-2006, 03:42 PM
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Good advice needed; C280 A/C compressor ceased
The A/C compressor ceased on my 1998 C280 Sport. It has 168,000 miles on it. The other day upon accelerating from a stop light, I heard an ugly noise, and smelled something burning. After opening the hood I saw some smoke coming from the driver's side of the motor, so I had it towed to a reputible dealer around here.
I do not need the A/C at all. As far as I am concerned, I would rather not pay the $1,600 to get it fixed. The dealer said the car is drivable as is.
But I'm wondering, is there any chance of furthering damaging the vehicle because this A/C compressor [is] ceased? Is it used in any other aspect of the engine's normal operation?
Thank you
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I do not need the A/C at all. As far as I am concerned, I would rather not pay the $1,600 to get it fixed. The dealer said the car is drivable as is.
But I'm wondering, is there any chance of furthering damaging the vehicle because this A/C compressor [is] ceased? Is it used in any other aspect of the engine's normal operation?
Thank you
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