Why does my air conditioner spin when the engine is running?
The pulley spins any time the engine is running. The center part of the A/C pulley only engages when the A/C is on. If the clutch is engaging and disengaging rapidly, the refrigerant may be low. Locate the Low Pressure A/C recharge port.
Why does my air conditioner turn off while driving?
The air conditioning compressor will turn off at the slightest rise of heat due to excessive HEAD PRESSURE – however the engine will not show any signs of overheating. 99% of the time this problem is caused by insufficient air flow into the engine bay while vehicle is in slow moving traffic or at stop with engine and a/c on.
Why does the AC blow warm air while idling?
During idling however, the AC starts blowing warm air and it gets warmer and warmer the longer the car is not in motion. It cools the car again when I drive. The system has been charged.
How to troubleshoot your Mercedes Benz air conditioner?
Identify the location of your compressor. Look at the pullyer and you should be able to see if it spining or not. The engine running turn the A/C on max cool, set fans high, and make sure that the clutch is engaging on the compressor. The pulley spins any time the engine is running. The center part of the A/C pulley only engages when the A/C is on.
Why is the AC not working in my Sprinter van?
This can affect most component of the HVAC system, such as the AC compressor and AC condenser. Your best plan of action to is to have one of our service mechanics diagnose your Sprinter van. AC Compressor – the least common reason why the sprinter van AC is not working is the AC compressor. This the easiest one to diagnose.
Are there any problems with the Mercedes Sprinter?
That said, here are the two most common problems with Mercedes Sprinter vans. As previously mentioned, the Sprinter vans are worked very hard with a minimum of 12 hour days, so problems are guaranteed to arise. One of these issues is not being able to start the engine. There can be many reasons behind an engine not starting.
The pulley spins any time the engine is running. The center part of the A/C pulley only engages when the A/C is on. If the clutch is engaging and disengaging rapidly, the refrigerant may be low. Locate the Low Pressure A/C recharge port.
How much power does a sprinter adventure Van get?
Around 5MPG more economical, a much smoother transmission, and still plenty of power for most situations. However, there is currently (mid-2017) a hold on ordering this engine in the USA. It appears that there is some issue with EPA certification. We get around 18MPG with this engine in regular driving in a fully laden van.