In part 1 Kent covered the key components, where they are located and what they do. If you are not familiar with this system we recommend you watch part 1 first. With anything this complicated it is very important you understand the theory of operation of each component in order to troubleshoot and fix it properly.
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In Part 2 Kent will take on how to fix some of the most common problems associated with this system. This is NOT a video on everything related to fixing each component of this system. Rather, the video is geared for the average DIY mechanic who would like to understand how the system works and maybe attempt to repair it without having to spend a ton of money. We can not guarantee that watching this video will fix your particular problem. Please read carefully the specific topics he covers in this video.
He covers the following topics in Part 2 of this series:
- Ways to determine if the servo is working
- What happens when the servo jams up
- What to “listen” for
- Location of the servo fuse
- How to bench test the servo for electrical operation
- Live test on two servos
- Opening up a really bad servo (we are talking really bad)
- What causes climate control servo failure
- Some things you can check inside the top cover of the servo
- How the value works internally inside the servo
- Options for replacing the servo
- Modern electronic upgrade available at mercedessource
- Problems related the the car’s vacuum system
- Most common areas of vacuum leaks that affect the climate control system
- Major problem area in the W123 chassis related to vacuum
- Switch panel vacuum connections
- General discussion of servo amplifier
- When it needs to be replaced
- General discussion of electric aux water pump
- General discussion of the temperature sensor
- Key reason temp sensor does not work properly
- General discussion of problem areas on the switch panel
- Final comments and resources if you can not get it working
APPLIES TO: The first general automatic climate control was introduced in 1977 in the U.S. market. The system was installed on the 1977 to 1981 W123, 280CE, 300D, 300CD and 300TD (except 1981), the 1977 to 1980 W116 280SE, 280SEL, 300SD, 450SE, and 450SEL included the 6.9, and the 1977 to 1981 380SL, 380SLC, 450SL and 450SLC. If you have one of these cars you are going to have to learn how to deal with this system. Most mechanics today will not be of much help to you. If you want the heat to come on when it should and go off when you want it to - this video series could save you a lot of money and headache.
NOT COVERED: This is NOT a video on how to repair the inner workings of the climate control servo, amplifier, or switch panel. Most DIY mechanics will be best suited to just replace the components. Also, please note complete vacuum system troubleshooting and repair is not covered. The vacuum system must be working properly with NO leaks for the climate control system to work.
Total run time: 38:34
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