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Old Jul 8, 2004 | 03:16 PM
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a car that can't do the throttle reset.
ac not cold

anyone have an issue where the ac wasnt blowing cold enough? fixes? thanks
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Old Jul 8, 2004 | 03:41 PM
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Originally Posted by ahopeter
anyone have an issue where the ac wasnt blowing cold enough? fixes? thanks
probably just need more refrigerant, may be a leak, which would be easy enough to spot.
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Old Jul 8, 2004 | 03:50 PM
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a car that can't do the throttle reset.
can you give me some tips to find a leak? other than a puddle.
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Old Jul 8, 2004 | 05:59 PM
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you can use dyes that they make that you put in your refrigerant that glow flourescent with a UV light, so you can put it in your car and drive around for a bit, then look around. never done this before, but i know its a method.

id say for starters to check your refrigerant level and if its low, just fill it back up and monitor it, seeing if your level stays constant. the fact that your air is not hot and is still blowing makes me think theres nothing mechanically wrong.
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Old Jul 8, 2004 | 06:15 PM
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hmm, thanks for the help and tips. the ac is definitely cooler than when io just turn the fan on,. but its not cold.
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Old Jul 8, 2004 | 11:53 PM
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A real easy check is to make sure your outside temp. is correct at the instrument cluster. If the display says it is 30 degrees outside then your A\C wont get cold, the car thinks it is smarter than you; so check that first and then check your level next. Autogunner.
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Old Jul 9, 2004 | 12:56 AM
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Originally Posted by autogunner
A real easy check is to make sure your outside temp. is correct at the instrument cluster. If the display says it is 30 degrees outside then your A\C wont get cold, the car thinks it is smarter than you; so check that first and then check your level next. Autogunner.
will do, thanks gunner!
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Old Jul 12, 2004 | 02:53 AM
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you probably already tried this, but another way is check the temperature dial and also try pushing the auto button on top of the AC OFF button.....our AC was not cool either so we jsut put auto....worked better....and also liek others said check the coolant
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Old Jul 12, 2004 | 05:05 PM
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thanks everyone, and thanks for the suggestion Mr. Wong. its going in to the dealer thuresday. ill keep ya posted.
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Old Jul 16, 2004 | 10:44 PM
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thanks everyone, and thanks for the suggestion Mr. Wong. its going in to the dealer thuresday. ill keep ya posted.

ahopeter, i know u have like 5 million different MLs and MBs lol, which ML is this (model year). The pre 2002 had a much weaker A/C system and would sometimes leak from a shrader (spelling?) valve. Ours had this problem as well as my friend's 00 ML430. After the valve was fixed and system was recharged, it worked pretty well.
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Old Jul 17, 2004 | 12:31 AM
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ahopeter, i know u have like 5 million different MLs and MBs lol, which ML is this (model year). The pre 2002 had a much weaker A/C system and would sometimes leak from a shrader (spelling?) valve. Ours had this problem as well as my friend's 00 ML430. After the valve was fixed and system was recharged, it worked pretty well.
haha, AlBoston...its my 2000. im picking it up tomorrow morning. hopefully they found something. thanks for the possibilities, i'll bring them up if my dealer doesnt find the issue.
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Old Jul 18, 2004 | 09:01 PM
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Many MLs have had this problem and it's related to a a blown fuse. Fuse #40 IIRC.
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Old Jul 19, 2004 | 02:03 AM
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Many MLs have had this problem and it's related to a a blown fuse. Fuse #40 IIRC.
thanks, but it turned out to be a leak, strange i never saw any puddles.

Pete, havent seen you around lately...been busy racing the red car again?
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