PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum - View Single Post - 1985 300D - Needs a new turbocharger, A/C doesn't work

JHZR2 · #26 12-01-2009, 05:38 PM

Figure to open, replace R/D, evacuate and refill with R12 will cost you $200-250. Add a rebuilt compressor in there, and youre at $1000.

Figure if it is a condensor or evaporator, it may take two tries to solve, and if it is under the dash, youre looking at another $1000 in labor.

An AC job, if youre going in without a clue, can go from $1000-$4000, IMO.

Now, if youre just low on refrigerant, and need a boost, that will run you $200 to do it right, as I described above.

Given that it is an 85, it could have a klima relay issue. You should be able to jumper it and see if it works. You should also be able to jumper the low pressure switch to see if the compressor kicks in as two initial tests.

Then it depends how long the ac system sat unused... they can dry out.

The rest doesnt sound bad, Id say worth it, if you have some $$$ to put against AC work, just in case...