Climate SL 280 R 129

Hello, at my SL BJ 1997 the climate stopped during the ride. So air conditioning was cool and cooled. At some point I thought “but damn warm here” and looked at the system. There was the lamp in the EC switch on. I pressed, and nothing happened. Even after longer waiting time or days later always the same effect. EC lamp on and climate does not cool. Does anyone have a advice or tip or should I drive directly to the friendly MB? gamby