Cooling and I phone queries 320 CLK CDI

[Reginald]

Hi Folks

Just bought another lovely 320 CLK CDI ( see picture ) the last one went 4 years ago ...needed another as a third car. Anyhow the cooling is pathetic even with the fan on full and switched to air cond it hardly is blowing any cool let alone cold air ..ideas?

Also although it has an ancient-looking phone connect in the am rest is there anything I can buy to allow an i phone to run through the MB system ie via the steering wheel etc.

Thanks in advance

Charles

 

[LostKiwi]

Hi and welcome.
The cooling issue could be anything from needing a regas (common) to a failed compressor. If it needs a regas it will need properly checking for leaks. Common leaks are compressor seals or condenser going rotten and getting a hole.

 

[Bubble]

If it's hardly blowing any air, then check that the pollen filter isn't blocked with leaf's etc.

 

[Blobcat]

If it's hardly blowing any air, then check that the pollen filter isn't blocked with leaf's etc.

Yes, those pesky little Nissan’s get everywhere...

 

[LostKiwi]

If it's hardly blowing any air, then check that the pollen filter isn't blocked with leaf's etc.

Good point.

 

[Bubble]

Yes, those pesky little Nissan’s get everywhere...

I had to read that twice before I fell in

 

[Reginald]

Thaks Guys where is the pollen filter ..is it easy to remove?

 

[Wighty]

Thaks Guys where is the pollen filter ..is it easy to remove?

If it’s the om642 engine same as my E class probably back right of the engine bay as you face the engine

 

[Wighty]

Behind the blue windscreen wash reservoir filler , under the black plastic

 

[Bubble]

Thaks Guys where is the pollen filter ..is it easy to remove?

That's a left hand drive, so yours will be the opposite side.

 

[Reginald]

Guys found it and its look pretty black and had some leaves etc in it ....cleaned it but will order a new one...thanks

ps can the heater / cooler be run without one ?

 

[Bubble]

Guys found it and its look pretty black and had some leaves etc in it ....cleaned it but will order a new one...thanks

ps can the heater / cooler be run without one ?

Yes it can.

 

[Reginald]

Thanks, Bubble will try it tomorrow without it .
As you seem to be very knowledgeable can I ask a few more questions?
Can the diesel 320 engine be chipped ...would you recommend it?
What is the maximum size of tyres that can fitted with the current wheels on the car ?
thanks

 

[Wighty]

Thanks, Bubble will try it tomorrow without it .
As you seem to be very knowledgeable can I ask a few more questions?
Can the diesel 320 engine be chipped ...would you recommend it?
What is the maximum size of tyres that can fitted with the current wheels on the car ?
thanks

It can be mapped , contact MSL ,
or GAD for advice . Where in London are you ?

 

[Wighty]

Maximum tyre size to the current wheels is what you have already buddy

 

[Bubble]

Thanks, Bubble will try it tomorrow without it .
As you seem to be very knowledgeable can I ask a few more questions?
Can the diesel 320 engine be chipped ...would you recommend it?
What is the maximum size of tyres that can fitted with the current wheels on the car ?
thanks

I had my CLK320 remapped by GAD and it was well worth it.

I changed the standard AMG wheels for some different aftermarket wheels, which were slightly wider and ran 275/35X18 on the rear and 245/40X18 on the front. I also used 5mm spacers on the rear!

I run the same size tyres on my E350 Coupe as well.

 

[Reginald]

Hi thanks again..

In Glos now left London about 3 years ago

Had a 350 AMG and hated it....those wheels are no good for Glos potholes....sold it after 4 weeks lost £1500 hey ho

Will call GAD

 

[Wighty]

Hi thanks again..

In Glos now left London about 3 years ago

Had a 350 AMG and hated it....those wheels are no good for Glos potholes....sold it after 4 weeks lost £1500 hey ho

Will call GAD

Change your username location buddy . It helps with members advice

 

[Reginald]

If I could understand how to change it I would !

Have the tuning guy coming down tomorrow ....air filter and pollen filters ordered.

I have noticed it running on 245 rear and 225 front ...presume better to put 245 on th3 format as well....any make of tyre you guys recommend....thanks and stay safe

 

[Srdl]

If I could understand how to change it I would !

Click on your avatar on the top right, then select “Personal Details” and then edit the details for your car near the bottom. Then “Save Changes”