Chris Blanton Posted on Jan 31, 2014

320 CLK - Air Conditioner/Heater won't work . . . compressor dead?

While a/c was running, started smelling "hot" smell . . . a/c died . . . a/c won't work (will not blow). Heater won't blow either . . . does this mean the compressor is dead? Would a dead compressor kill both the a/c and heating capability? Thanks!!

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Joey

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Probably burnt the compressor out. for ac work it pays to go to a pro that does ac for a profession especially with Mercedes. one thing done wrong could backfire to mega bucks..

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Steve Allison

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I think fosterc meant to check the compressor electrical connections.

Anonymous

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Posted on Apr 25, 2009

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hello,seem you need to send your car to authorized dealer to scan the problem,maybe the solution is only synchronizing all the flap,ty

Anonymous

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Posted on Jul 18, 2009

SOURCE: mercedes clk 320 will not start

i have a 2000 clk320. it would not start sometimes, the engine would crank but it wont start. but after an hour or so it would start. sometime i'll get somewhere park, and come out an hour later and the engine would not start. if your having the same problem, take it to autoparts store ex: autozone or kragen. they could check your battery for free. and if its not the battery. than it could either be your fuel pump. or the crank position sensor. good luck. hopefully this help.

Anonymous

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Posted on Jul 25, 2009

SOURCE: air conditioner isn't blowing cold air

Could be a number of things...electrical connections causing the compressor not to run. Turn on AC and turn your thermostat all the way to cool...now visually check to see if compressor is engaged and not just free wheeling. Most likely you lost your refridgerant due to leak in the system...would need to find leak and repair then have your system re-charged with refridgerant. Best case scenario...your system just needs a charge of refridgerant due to not having enough.

Anonymous

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Posted on Aug 25, 2009

SOURCE: clk 01 430 stop blowing air all around hot or cold

yes i have my blower went out.It is your blower

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