CLK-Class (W208) 1998-2002: CLK 200, CLK 230K, CLK 320, CLK 430 [Coupes & Cabriolets]

AC problem 01 CLK 430...

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Old Jan 2, 2007 | 08:25 AM
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AC problem 01 CLK 430...

All of a sudden my AC is not blowing as cold as it used to, any ideas..?
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Old Jan 2, 2007 | 08:43 AM
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Maybe a leak in freon...its worth a look
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Old Jan 2, 2007 | 08:53 AM
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Yes it is & I'll check that today...
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Old Jan 2, 2007 | 10:35 AM
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Old Jan 2, 2007 | 07:09 PM
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There's a couple of items to check out -

* as other's have said, check the level to make sure the refrigerant isn't low.

* the W208 has A/C plenum sensors that can go out (I've had this happen in the past) and those will control how cold the A/C will get as well.

There's a body control module that the dealers use the SDS to pull codes from to see if the sensors are working properly or how much pressure (measured in Bar) there is within the high or low side of the system.
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Thanks for the advice.

Freon was low by 75% and they are now checking for leaks.
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you can also replace or clean out your cabin filter...i cleaned mine out at 75k and it had all sorts of leaves dirt...
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usually the reciever drier goes at least it did with mine
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Very Strange...?

Well, after recharging the freon & checking for leaks, Nada..?
AC now blows cold, there are no leaks after missing almost 1.5 # of freon.
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