92 190E 2.6, Driving along at 70 mph, I raised the windows and switched on the A/C. It was as if the car went into a lower gear when the compressor engaged and I could actually feel the load on the engine so I switched it back off. No squealing belts or unusual noises. System was just recharged. A/C was unused since last summer, last checked in April was blowing cool... also noticed,...... After last weeks recharge, air from vents was a damp cold, now feels drier, not as cold There is a freon leak somewhere, but what else should I be looking for?
IS THIS NORMAL?
Jul 27, 2005
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Hard to say. I would take it back to the shop and have them check the pressure first to verify that you did not lose the freon. I was having some problems with the AC on my 190E 2.6. Loss of power on hot days going uphill with the AC on. AC not being very cold. Upon heavy…
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