Is this normal/due to humidity or a bad sign? - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

Graplr · #10 10-21-2008, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by 81Wagon

Thanks for the responses.

My biggest concern is the AC doesn't work anymore. How much does that cost to repair, assuming worst-case?

New Compressor, Evaporator, Condensor, Hoses, Expansion Valve, Drier, and Freon plus labor will probably be about $2000-3000. I highly doubt you will need new everything. You probably can assume you need a new compressor. The other components don't go out as frequently, but they do over time. But all being shot is unlikely.

When I bought my SD, I bought it with non-working A/C. Turns out 2 owners before me replaced the compressor just 4 years prior. The A/C lost its charge because of a leak in the condenser (which happened apparently with the same owner). I replaced the condensor with a parallel flow and had hoses made up. I put in new oil, a new drier and expansion valve and freon to get it working. Probably cost me $3-400 total but I did it all myself so no labor costs involved.