Uk Slk 230 R170

Vickster · 03-23-2008

Quick question - do all UK spec R170 230s have Aircon with the climate? If so, how is it set to work - there isn;t obviously a button to press

My car seems to get really hot really quickly, and especially on the driver's side. In the car today, my brother driving was boiling and I was cold (especially my feet due to a raging draught) in the passenger seat. Any ideas?

Thanks

Damo320 · 03-24-2008

I always assumed that all UK models came with aircon but the way to tell is do you have a button marked EC (middle button of 3 between the heater controls - see photo).

The EC stands for economy so when the light is on, the aircon is turned off...light off = aircon on.

The system also has dual-zone controls, were both of the rotary heat controls set to the same temp? I generally keep mine both in the middle of the white section with the fan on 1 to 2 and the Air Distribution Control set to the right so air comes out above and below the dash plus out the vents when you need it.

Vickster · 03-24-2008

Cheers Damo. Yes, I have the EC button so AC - thanks for clearing that up

We didn't make it into the white zone (only blue) - we would have been turned into hog-roast!

Might there be a fault with the system (hopefully easily rectified). I shall get the AC regassed when it warms up a bit as I can't see an AC service among the receipts that came with the car

Damo320 · 03-24-2008

It does sound like you have a problem then. This time of year the interior of my car is comfortable with the settings i mentioned and the aircon off and only gets toasty-hot when i turn the heater controls to full heat when it can get too stuffy quite quickly. With your controls on blue you shouldnt be getting any heat at all.

Vickster · 03-24-2008

Hmmm. May need to take it back to the dealer to get it sorted - or I get it done and then bill him

Damo320 · 03-24-2008

you are better off taking it back to the dealer and give them a chance to repair it first if i were you.

Vickster · 03-24-2008

Probably best, although there are good Merc specs closer than the dealer

Vickster · 04-13-2008

Now sorted - new duo valve for the heating apparently and an aircon regas...if anything the car is now too cold ... roll on summer so I can finally have the roof down

Damo320 · 04-13-2008

Glad you got it sorted!

The aircon can get very cold so be prepared to wear a jacket when the summer arrives

03-23-2008	#1 (permalink)
Vickster SLK World Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Surrey, UK Vehicle: 1999 SLK 230 in red Posts: 15 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Uk Slk 230 R170 Quick question - do all UK spec R170 230s have Aircon with the climate? If so, how is it set to work - there isn;t obviously a button to press My car seems to get really hot really quickly, and especially on the driver's side. In the car today, my brother driving was boiling and I was cold (especially my feet due to a raging draught) in the passenger seat. Any ideas? Thanks

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03-24-2008	#3 (permalink)
Vickster SLK World Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Surrey, UK Vehicle: 1999 SLK 230 in red Posts: 15 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Cheers Damo. Yes, I have the EC button so AC - thanks for clearing that up We didn't make it into the white zone (only blue) - we would have been turned into hog-roast! Might there be a fault with the system (hopefully easily rectified). I shall get the AC regassed when it warms up a bit as I can't see an AC service among the receipts that came with the car

03-24-2008	#4 (permalink)
Damo320 SLK World Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Vehicle: 2001 SLK 320 Other Toys: 1968 Triumph Spitfire Mk3 (in bits!) Posts: 18 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	It does sound like you have a problem then. This time of year the interior of my car is comfortable with the settings i mentioned and the aircon off and only gets toasty-hot when i turn the heater controls to full heat when it can get too stuffy quite quickly. With your controls on blue you shouldnt be getting any heat at all.

03-24-2008	#5 (permalink)
Vickster SLK World Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Surrey, UK Vehicle: 1999 SLK 230 in red Posts: 15 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hmmm. May need to take it back to the dealer to get it sorted - or I get it done and then bill him

03-24-2008	#6 (permalink)
Damo320 SLK World Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Vehicle: 2001 SLK 320 Other Toys: 1968 Triumph Spitfire Mk3 (in bits!) Posts: 18 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	you are better off taking it back to the dealer and give them a chance to repair it first if i were you.

03-24-2008	#7 (permalink)
Vickster SLK World Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Surrey, UK Vehicle: 1999 SLK 230 in red Posts: 15 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Probably best, although there are good Merc specs closer than the dealer

04-13-2008	#8 (permalink)
Vickster SLK World Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Surrey, UK Vehicle: 1999 SLK 230 in red Posts: 15 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Now sorted - new duo valve for the heating apparently and an aircon regas...if anything the car is now too cold ... roll on summer so I can finally have the roof down

04-13-2008	#9 (permalink)
Damo320 SLK World Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Vehicle: 2001 SLK 320 Other Toys: 1968 Triumph Spitfire Mk3 (in bits!) Posts: 18 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Glad you got it sorted! The aircon can get very cold so be prepared to wear a jacket when the summer arrives

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