Toadster

most likely - pretty cheap part IMHO - it's the refrigerant costs that double the price

it's weird that they can't suck it out and put it back in - but I guess it degrades over time

Hulk

80$ or so online for the dryer

Toadster

dang - actually $55

Behr New 351197661 A/C Receiver Drier #211-835-00-47 $55

Denroll

How big is this hose? $129 is so Mercedes. There's got to be an alternate place to buy. For instance, the TB harness is $133 at my dealer, but able to be bought online for $65.

Toad, if you're seeing temps like that, this fix could be a game changer for the Killer Chiller.

cij911

I just checked my output temperature and was right around 38* F....

turbo97se

$96.75 no shipping from parts.com for the hose. still not cheap. Should consider taking the old part to tubes and hoses to replace the hose. The end fittings are usually good and you just need the o-rings. I have done this before making custom A/C lines for one of my cars. Only cost me $30 for custom A/C line with me providing the old line and re-using the end fittings.

Hulk

Cij That's actually very good, you used the laser therm?

Denroll

Next question: how accessible are the hose and dryer? Real easy, or a PITA like the heater control valve?

Hulk

The dryer by looking at the diagram from Mercedes should be accessible from under the car and removing the plastic covers, on the hose not sure yet.

StarvingArtist

Duh! The low side is right there under the cover. I'll wear the dunce cap for the rest of the weekend.

Denroll

We can make a DIY for this.

cij911

Yes I used both laser and then traditional analog gauge as I could not believe it was that cold...Now my weather is not that bad (today was high 70s), so I am guessing it would be more like high 40s / low 50s if the weather were in the 90s. (Our weather here in socal along the coast never really gets too hot.)

Hulk

Ya bro , that's good temps I wouldn't touch it, did you take the readings off the passenger side or drivers side, or both?

cij911

Just the driver side and center vents (temperature was roughly the same)...I think my AC is fine....funny because our other cars feel a lot colder (but I guess they are not)...

Hulk

For some reason the american and Japanese cars do actually get colder, I tried on a Cadillac and it was down to 24*

Denroll

My DD is a Fusion Hybrid and blasting the a/c on the coldest setting feels like driving through North Dakota in the middle of winter with the windows down.

Denroll

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Doesn't look too hard to change out. Can't find it much cheaper online, either.

BagMan

ECS Tuning has it for $102

Denroll

Has anyone else tried this fix yet?
It's 108 degrizzles here today.

BagMan

The dealer changed mine out under warranty and it made a big difference

biggking

I have one FS, I purchased the hose and never installed it on the car (sold the car).

Denroll

Damn it! I just placed my order for this hose like 30 seconds ago.

I went ahead and ordered an expansion valve, too. It was only $31 on ECS Tuning. Doing the desiccant filter as well. MY a/c should be rocking harder than a Nickelback concert.

Now if I could figure out the blend / door / flap / actuator / motor issue, I'll be good to go. I see these stepper motors on ECS; I just need to make sure what parts need replacing.

http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/Site...per/ES2223336/

mkiv_tdi

Can you guys that are in the middle of this DIY follow up on this thread with results? I was just doing my intercooler the other day and it would have been easier to do with the front end off already.

Soo...are we saying this helps with the super slow times it takes for the car to initially cool? It'll take 10 minutes of highway driving when getting in the car on a 90* day to make it tolerable (and then more time to actually get it 'cold').

On the other hand, if it's cool/night time outside when I get in, it'll freeze a snowman's ***** off in a minute or so....

Denroll

I drove my car to work today. It's parked out in the sun. Not looking forward to getting inside:

mkiv_tdi

Will this be your first test post "fix" of that hose/dryer combo??