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Intermittent AC Cooling Issue on 2006 Mercedes Benz B200 W245

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  • #1 21481568
    bruceallansmith
    Level 2  
    Hello
    Thank you for having me here.
    Join up as I have problems with A/C on my 2006 Mercedes Benz B200 W245.

    A/C gets cold intermittently approx. 1 out of 10 times of use.
    Problem is with the car since I have it.

    I am a truck mechanic at Volvo so I have A/C experience.

    Last year replaced the compressor as it was noisy and the condenser looked like maybe damaged.
    Evacuated the gas and vacuum leakage all fine, regassed all ok. 0.8kg.
    Still only working intermittently...
    Later in the year after winter replaced the expansion valve, evacuated, checked for blockage in all pipes, vacuum test ok and recharge, still intermittently getting cold.
    Replaced the in-car HVAC controller (second hand, and cleaned the sensor of dirt with electrical cleaner) thinking maybe interior sensor problems
    Still intermittently not getting cold.
    Measured voltage at sun sensor 5v.
    Resistance of sun sensor approx 12kohm at 21c.
    Pulled fuses swapped no help,
    When A/C working is really good cold temperatures.

    What can be wrong?
    Thinking run wire straight to A/C compressor plug but not sure if voltage?

    Thank you

    AI: Can you provide the ambient temperature conditions when the A/C fails to cool properly?
    10 to 25 degrees
    AI: Have you checked for any error codes or diagnostic messages from the vehicle's system that might indicate an issue with the A/C?
    Yes no fault
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  • #2 21481769
    Ireneo
    Level 42  
    When it does not work, suspect the parameters.
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  • #3 21482000
    bruceallansmith
    Level 2  
    Dziękuję za odpowiedź. Nie rozumiem Cię, co masz na myśli mówiąc „podejrzewam parametry”?>>21481769
  • #4 21482808
    Ireneo
    Level 42  
    And tell me where I wrote that I suspect the parameters? 😂😂😂
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  • #5 21483028
    bruceallansmith
    Level 2  
    Ireneo wrote:
    When it does not work, suspect the parameters.


    Perhaps we are getting confused with each other with our possible different languages 😄

    I'm not understanding what you mean by your reply in regard to parameters?

    Thank you
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  • #6 21483678
    milejow

    Level 43  
    The operating parameters of the air conditioning system can be read out with a diagnoscope, e.g. what is the HP pressure in the system when the air conditioning system is cooling and when there is a fault. The same with the valve control signal on the compressor
  • #7 21484106
    Ireneo
    Level 42  
    I see the translator has translated you badly. You have the answer above. Diagnostoscope parameters when the air conditioning is not working. You may find something that causes the malfunction.
  • #8 21485969
    bruceallansmith
    Level 2  
    pressures are as expected for the system, I remember when I regassed it was looking normal.

    yesterday A/C would not work for about 20 mins of driving then worked perfect for approx. 30 min then went warm again

    Today I have checked voltage going to the compressor at the connector and it shows 8.64v approx.?

    I have made a direct switched fuse able power jump wire to test when the compressor has full battery voltage, and it still didn't work-
    But I think the reason for that is the voltage supplied to the compressor is probably PWM power, so stable voltage won't make it work effectively?

    Any other ideas I can try?

    Added after 3 [hours] 57 [minutes]:

    with this power jump cable connected, A/C worked after a long time and then it stopped working , ... so it is still the same?

Topic summary

The discussion revolves around an intermittent A/C cooling issue in a 2006 Mercedes Benz B200 W245. The user, an experienced truck mechanic, has replaced the compressor and expansion valve, checked for blockages, and ensured proper gas levels, yet the A/C only cools intermittently. Responses suggest checking the operating parameters of the A/C system using a diagnoscope to assess high-pressure readings and valve control signals. The user noted that the voltage at the compressor connector was approximately 8.64V, indicating potential PWM power issues. Despite attempts to bypass the voltage supply, the A/C still fails to operate consistently.
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