A/C fan speed regulator replacement on 2000 E320 with pictures - Benzworld.org - Mercedes-Benz Discussion Forum

Franasia · 04-10-2006, 11:33 AM

After mentally preparing myself to repair/replace the A/C fan speed regulator, reviewing the excellent threads on the matter, I removed the blower assembly and to my amazement found out the blower/regulator is completely different to the pre MY 2000 vehicles. I was thrilled to see there was no soldering at all but merely a bolt-on/plug & play part replacement.

I proceeded to call the dealer who quoted $270 for the part. Checked some of the online resellers and ordered it from Autohaus AZ for just under $148. Very satisfied with their service.

I enclose pictures from the parts. The removal procedure has already been posted and the steps to follow do not change and start by removing the glovebox.

Cheers.

skorny · 04-11-2006, 04:17 PM

If you remove the panel below the glove box, a couple of screws and the cover to the blower from below, another couple of screws, you don't even have to remove the glove box. I did the whole deal in less than one hour.

Franasia · 04-11-2006, 06:58 PM

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skorny - 4/11/2006 6:17 PM

If you remove the panel below the glove box, a couple of screws and the cover to the blower from below, another couple of screws, you don't even have to remove the glove box. I did the whole deal in less than one hour.

You're absolutely right. I did an exploratory disassembly and cleanup first that included checking the cabin air filters, and charcoal filters too.

Cheers.

anmar75 · 06-30-2007, 12:03 PM

can you show the exact position i have my screw driver and tool box ready to dismentle parts but i dont know where to start

robrelish · 03-05-2008, 12:29 AM

does anyone know how similar this procedure would be on a 98?

squirrelonfire · 07-03-2008, 10:29 AM

Is the fan speed regulator the same as the blower motor regulator?

Matt L · 07-03-2008, 10:45 AM

Yes. The fan in question here is the climate-control blower.

korbenz · 07-03-2008, 10:52 AM

only the parts are different, there is an excelllent DIY write up for working on a '98 at MBworld, can't miss it and the job is easy, and yes the blower regulator and fan speed is the same thing, just different wording.

NOLA911 · 07-13-2008, 09:18 AM

IS this what I need to fix the AC surging from highest to lowest speed on its own?

harbrman · 02-20-2009, 04:13 PM

Can anyone tell me how to get the glovebox out, it seems to be stuck to/glued to the wood trim line. I've pulled the front screws, the two in the floor of the glovebox, and the two door stops. Is there a screw in with the light? I think I loosened one in there, by touch.
Still the glovebox wants to take the whole dash with it, including the airbag part of te dash. HELP!
Thanks!