C280 - W204 Overheating
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C280 - W204 Overheating
When I started my car this afternoon, outside temperature was 35c or more,
the AC didn't work as usual. All I had was hot air even when switched to 16c !
I had to switch it off and own the windows. Then I noticed the thermometer icon in the center
Display coming on and off and the car temperature was increasing (the gauge goes up
Then drops a bit and then up again). It took 15 minutes to reach the red zone.
I didn't get a low level coolant warning and the engine belt is in place !
The radiator fan is not working.
Anyone had seen this before ? Is there a relation between the fan and that the
AC is not working ?
Thank you
the AC didn't work as usual. All I had was hot air even when switched to 16c !
I had to switch it off and own the windows. Then I noticed the thermometer icon in the center
Display coming on and off and the car temperature was increasing (the gauge goes up
Then drops a bit and then up again). It took 15 minutes to reach the red zone.
I didn't get a low level coolant warning and the engine belt is in place !
The radiator fan is not working.
Anyone had seen this before ? Is there a relation between the fan and that the
AC is not working ?
Thank you
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2020 S560, 2014 SLK55 (Prev. 2016 S65, 2013 SLK350, 2008 CLS63, 2006 E350, 2006 CLS500, 2005 C230K)
Yes, no fan no cooling for engine or a/c. You will find at speed both will work fine, be very careful not to overheat engine!
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So if the radiator fan is down, the engine electronics
Will shut down the AC to keep the engine from
Overheating . I guessed that was the case.
That Electric fan must have a fuse or a relay.
Where is it ?
There are 5 or more fuses marked "Engine Electronics" that I will need to check.
Will shut down the AC to keep the engine from
Overheating . I guessed that was the case.
That Electric fan must have a fuse or a relay.
Where is it ?
There are 5 or more fuses marked "Engine Electronics" that I will need to check.
