1997 MERCEDES-BENZ ML320 engine

REFRIGERANT COMPRESSOR, LOCATION - GF83.55-P-2100-01GH
Illustrated up to 31.08.01
The refrigerant compressor (A9) is flanged to the engine at front left
Fig. 98: Identifying Refrigerant Compressor

REFRIGERANT COMPRESSOR, FUNCTION - GF83.55-P-2100-02A
function2112GI
Ambient air temperature sensor, location/
purpose/function GF83.57-P-
2119GI
Outlet air temperature sensor, center nozzle,
location/purpose/function GF83.57-P-
2116GI
Outlet air temperature sensor, front footwell,
location/purpose/function GF83.57-P-
2117GI
Outlet air temperature sensor rear, location/
purpose/function GF83.57-P-
2118GI
Sun sensor, location/purpose/function GF83.57-P-
2111GI
Electric heater booster, location/purpose/
design/functionEngine 612.963GF83.70-P-
4054GH
Extended activity module, location/purpose/
design GF54.21-P-
4107GK
CDI control module,
location/purpose/function GF07.16-P-
3102IA
Table of contents, automatic air conditioning
(AAC) function description GF83.40-P-
0999GI

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Refrigerant compressor 7SB16C
Fig. 99: Identifying Refrigerant Compressor 7SB16C Components

Function
After the electromagnetic clutch (A9k1) has produced the frictional connection between the automotive engine
and the refrigerant compressor, the drive shaft (1) drives the swash plate (3). The rotation of the inclined swash
plate (3) causes the pistons (4) to move in strokes. During the intake stroke, refrigerant vapor is sucked in via
the inlet valve (6).
If the piston (4) moves in the counter direction, it delivers the refrigerant vapor via the pressure control valve
(7), with the vapor being compressed and heating up, into the refrigerant line to the capacitor. With refrigerant
compressor, model 7SB16C, the refrigerant vapor acts on the control valve (8.1) in the refrigerant compressor
for volume control.
Volume control in model 7SB16C
With a low engine speed, the efficiency of an air conditioning system is severely reduced by the low number of
working strokes of the refrigerant compressor and the reduced cooling of the refrigerant in the capacitor. In this
situation there is an increase in the thermal load. The refrigerant compressor is therefore designed so that it has
a sufficient delivery rate even at low rotational speeds.
With an increase in the engine speed and the vehicle speed, the thermal load drops and the delivery rate of the
refrigerant compressor increases. To prevent the refrigerant compressor now from consuming unnecessary
en
gine power and nevertheless to maintain the refrigeration cycle, the refrigerant compressor reduces its power

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from a maximum of 100 % to a minimum of 5 %.
Fig. 100: Identifying Refrigerant Compressor, Function
- (1 Of 2)
Function
100% power (I)
The conditions for full power are either a constantly low rotational speed or a high thermal load or both. The
high manifold air pressure C causes the control valve to close. This prevents steam from flowing between the
rear opening and the crankcase. There is always some flow through the transfer duct between the crankcase and
the inlet opening. Therefore, in the crankcase there is almost the same pressure B as on the inlet side C . As a
result, the swash plate is moved into the position for maximum volume. The angle between the swash plate and
the vertical is at its greatest. This results in a large stroke.
Power from 100% to 5% output ( II)
If the influencing conditions change in that the thermal load drops or the engine speed increases, the pressure on
the inlet side C drops and allows the control valve to open.
Then compressed refrigerant now flows from the rear opening to the crankcase. The pressure in the crankcase B
increases therefore and causes the swash plate to reduce its angle, which leads to a reduction in power.

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Fig. 101: Identifying Refrigerant Compressor, Function - (2 Of 2)
Function
5% power (III)
If the engine speed is high or the thermal load is low, this results in a constantly low manifold air pressure C
which keeps the control valve open.
There is a flow from the high-pressure side A to the crankcase. The pressure in the crankcase B reaches a peak.
Consequently, the swash plate is forced into a position in which only a minimum power is possible. The angle
between the vertical and the swash plate is at its smallest. This results in a small stroke.
Power from 5% to 100% output ( IV )
If the conditions change again in that the thermal load increases or the engine speed drops, the manifold air
pressure C increases. There is now no longer any flow between the rear opening and the crankcase.
Due to the uniform flow from the crankcase to the inlet opening through the transfer duct, the high pressure A
reaches almost the same level as the manifold air pressure C . Consequently, the swash plate angle increases
and therefore the power increases until it reaches a maximum.
REFRIGERANT COMPRESSOR, FUNCTION - GF83.55-P-2100-02P

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Fig. 103: Identifying Refrigerant Compressor Components
REFRIGERANT COMPRESSOR, LOCATION/TASK/DESIGN/FUNCTION - GF83.55-P-2100GH
ENGINES 111.977, 112.942, 113.942/981, 612.963 in MODEL 163 up to 31.08.01 with CODE (580) Air
conditioning or Tempmatic for USA refrigerant compressor 7SB16C
Design
Refrigerant compressor 7SB16C
Fig. 104: Identifying Refrigerant Compressor 7SB16C Components

REFRIGERANT COMPRESSOR, LOCATION/TASK/DESIGN/FUNCTION - GF83.55-P-2100P
ENGINE 111, 112, 113, 271, 272, 611, 612, 642, 646 in MODEL 203.0 /2 with CODE (580) Air
conditioning (or Tempmatic for USA) with CODE (580) Automatic air conditioning with CODE (581)
Automatic air conditioning with CODE (581) Comfort automatic air conditioning
Refrigerant compressor,
position GF83.55-P-2100-
01GH
Refrigerant compressor,
taskThe refrigerant compressor (A9) is responsible for induction
and compression of the refrigerant.
Refrigerant compressor,
function GF83.55-P-2100-
02A

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ENGINE 111, 112, 271, 272, 611, 612, 646 in MODEL 203.7 with CODE (580) Air conditioning (or
Tempmatic for USA) with CODE (580) Automatic air conditioning with CODE (581) Automatic air
conditioning with CODE (581) Comfort automatic air conditioning
ENGINE 112.942 /970, 113.942 /965 /981, 612.963, 628.963 in MODEL 163 as of 1.9.01 with CODE (580)
Automatic air conditioning
ENGINE 112, 113, 271, 272, 273, 612, 642, 646 in MODEL 209.3
ENGINE 112, 113, 271, 272, 273, 642 in MODEL 209.4
Shown on model 203
Fig. 105: Identifying Refrigerant Compressor
- Shown On Model 203
ELECTROMAGNETIC CLUTCH, FUNCTION - GF83.55-P-2101-01A
Electromagnetic clutch (A9k1)
Refrigerant compressor,
positionThe refrigerant compressor (A9) is flange-mounted to the
left front of the engine.
Model 163GF83.55-P-2100-
01GH
Refrigerant compressor,
taskThe refrigerant compressor (A9) is responsible for induction
and compression of the refrigerant.
Refrigerant compressor,
design GF83.55-P-2100-
03P
Refrigerant compressor,
function GF83.55-P-2100-
02P

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Fig. 106: Identifying Electromagnetic Clutch (A9K1) Components
Function
In order to start operating the refrigerant compressor, the push-button control module (N19, N22) actuates the
electromagnetic clutch (A9k1) and the solenoid (5) is supplied with electrical current. The magnetic force
attracts the pressure plate (6) against the rubber insert (7) and holds it securely. This creates the frictional
connection between the automotive engine and the refrigerant compressor. If the solenoid (5) is de-energized,
then the pressure plate (6) is pressed back by the rubber insert (7) into its rest position and the frictional
connection is interrupted.
Safety shutoff of the refrigerant compressor
To prevent a mechanical defect in the refrigerant compressor from causing the poly V-belt to jump loose, the
electromagnetic clutch releases itself automatically. With a mechanical defect, the refrigerant compressor
rotates more sluggishly or even locks completely. The heat generated at the friction surface causes the melting
fuse (2) in the solenoid (5) to melt. The current supply to the solenoid (5) is interrupted and the frictional
connection is released.
ELECTROMAGNETIC CLUTCH, LOCATION - GF83.55-P-2101-02GH
The electromagnetic clutch (A9k1) is located on the drive shaft of the refrigerant compressor (A9) at the front
left in the en
gine compartment.

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ELECTROMAGNETIC CLUTCH POSITION/TASK/DESIGN/FUNCTION - GF83.55-P-2101GH
ENGINES 111.977, 112.942, 113.942/981, 612.963 in MODEL 163 up to 31.08.01 with CODE (580) Air
conditioning or Tempmatic for USA
Electromagnetic clutch (A9k1)
Fig. 109: Identifying Electromagnetic Clutch (A9K1) Components

REFRIGERANT COMPRESSOR CONTROL VALVE, FUNCTION - GF83.55-P-2102-02P
Electromagnetic clutch,
location GF83.55-P-
2101-02GH
Electromagnetic clutch,
task
Switching the frictional connection between the
automotive engine and the refrigerant compressor
Switching off the refrigerant compressor with a
mechanical defect.

Electromagnetic clutch,
design GF83.55-P-
2101-03GH
Electromagnetic clutch,
function GF83.55-P-
2101-01A

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