I just picked up this sweet, garaged 1 owner, 1987 190E 2.3. with 137,000 miles on her. The blower switch was broken so I replaced it. I had the A/C recharged and it blew so nice and cold during these recent 95+ degrees days in NC. Well, a couple of days ago the A/C wouldn't kick on. By that, I mean, when I set the climate to MIN the compressor doesn't seem to engage. You can hear the vent redirect behind the dash when I press the snowflake but that's it. I checked the fuse and it appears to be OK, fairly new... a 30000 mile service had been done by the previous owner 3 months ago. But, I couldn't get the fuse out to just blindly replace it. What should I look at next? What is the likely culprit in such a works-great-doesn't-work-at-all scenario? Any diagnostic things I can do would be greatly appreciated. I used to take my Benz to a super mechanic but with downsizing I no longer can afford to use him.

Thanks in advance all!

try the other button that you think means defrost,i think it's above it. david poole european performance dallas tx.

sooo, maybe you got a leak.
jump the pressure switch at the drier. if the comp
comes on then you lost yer charge.

george