retrofit Aircon on a W202?

[Harley Man]

Has anyone tried to fit Aircon from a breaker into a W202? I have just brought a C250TD to replace my awful C220CDi W203 and the only thing I miss is the Aircon

 

[reflexboy]

Welcome to the board Harley man!

I think this has been posted about before and the majority came to the conclusion it's a nightmare of a job and would actually cost less to sell your existing car and buy one already fitted with air con.

 

[ddentrec]

I am in the process of doing this conversion on a W123: it is serious surgery.

It affects:

1. Wiring loom.
2. Radiator and thermostat.
3. Engine plumbing.
4. Dashboard of course - and wiring behind.
5. Front suspension (yes, crazy, but the added weight affects front spring rate-ask Mercedes-you need a different set of springs for a W123.)

It can be done. But it really is not easy.

 

[jay73]

5. Front suspension (yes, crazy, but the added weight affects front spring rate-ask Mercedes-you need a different set of springs for a W123.)

you don't need to ask anyone I can confirm the above right now

 

[Doodle]

If you're willing to accept a Diavia install (which is more or less identical to the MB OEM one...in fact years ago they were the same thing), the going rate was about £15-1700.

I looked into this for my C250...and then bought the Integra.

 

[Shude]

you don't need to ask anyone I can confirm the above right now

I have done the suspension component calculations with the VIN, EPC, scrap of paper and a pen so I feel your pain!

 

[Carlos Fandango]

Problem is that these cars are not worth much now, and as the summer is over, enjoy it through the winter and drive it in shorts in the Summer!

 

[kensalriser]

Why not just buy a C250TD with a/c in the first place? Not exactly a rare option.

 

[Harley Man]

I would really like a C250TD sport estate with sunroof and aircon with low mileage, but havent found one yet, I used to have one but sold it to get my C220CDi W203 and wish I hadnt bothered . So I am gonna look for a C250TD with aircon and leather to break and transfer to my existing car, unless a better one comes along.