Hello - my post relates to a 2007 E-class estate 220i (W211).
A few weeks ago, the red light on the aircon button started blinking and the aircon would not come on. Never happened before. Took my car to a garage (not my normal Mercedes indy) who tested for leaks and re-gassed the system. Aircon worked pretty feebly, then stopped working on the driver's side. Cool air only on passenger side, but it is barely noticeable.
Could it be a problem with the actuator which controls the flaps or the duo valve or a lack of refrigerant?.
This Youtube video shows how to do a test for refrigerant level, but it's for a left-hand side drive W211 and I'm hesitant to do the test in case the up and down arrow instructions are different for right-hand drive models.
Advice appreciated on possible problem, big job/small job to fix, and suggested next steps.
Thank you.
A few weeks ago, the red light on the aircon button started blinking and the aircon would not come on. Never happened before. Took my car to a garage (not my normal Mercedes indy) who tested for leaks and re-gassed the system. Aircon worked pretty feebly, then stopped working on the driver's side. Cool air only on passenger side, but it is barely noticeable.
Could it be a problem with the actuator which controls the flaps or the duo valve or a lack of refrigerant?.
This Youtube video shows how to do a test for refrigerant level, but it's for a left-hand side drive W211 and I'm hesitant to do the test in case the up and down arrow instructions are different for right-hand drive models.
Advice appreciated on possible problem, big job/small job to fix, and suggested next steps.
Thank you.