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.

 

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.

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

the '98 job is just as easy

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.

 

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

 

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!

 

No need to get glovebox out



If you're doing just the blower regulator, the access is directly from the footwell area removing the two screws. I mentioned removal of glovebox on tutorial because I did the air filters at the same time.

To remove the glovebox I grab it from its door, close to the hinge. The I pull upwards, like an arch, if you look from the side.

Hope it helps.

 

There may be two screws at the top, near the lamp.

 

the glovebox is very tricky . you can force it out with a screwdriver. in the top there is 2 plastic things holding it . you can see what is is here in the last picture


http://www.mercedesshop.com/Wikka/W210CabinFilter

 

You don't need to take out the glove box. The blower motor and regulator are accessible from beneath the glovebox. Just loosen the screws down there and you have full access.

 

I have a '98e320 wagon w/ the old style regulator(not like the new one pictured at the beginning of this thread). I purchased the part from all european auto supply for $236+shipping. Their part # is 2108219951. It is KAE brand (3.701.420 is on the box). Looks exactly like roring's part from his repair(the last picture) on the MB world.org website with the plug from the original harness. Got it today and installed it in about 20 minutes(had removed blower earlier in the week) Doesn't get much easier than this and no soldering/splicing required. Blows like a champ.
http://www.mbworld.org/forums/e-cla...kers-imports/153918-early-w210-blower-motor-regulator-replacement-diy-here.html

 

I have a '98e320 wagon w/ the old style regulator(not like the new one pictured at the beginning of this thread). I purchased the part from all european auto supply for $236+shipping. Their part # is 2108219951. It is KAE brand (3.701.420 is on the box). Looks exactly like Tony's part from his repair on the MB world.org website but with the plug from the original harness. Got it today and installed it in about 20 minutes(had removed blower earlier in the week) Doesn't get much easier than this and no soldering/splicing required. Blows like a champ.

That's interesting. Where was it made? I've never heard of the brand.

 

Kaehler Automotive Equipment K.A.E Made in Germany.
Can also purchase same regulator at autohausaz but in their photo it does not appear to be as long the original harness. Their part # is 1408218351.
http://www.autohausaz.com/search/product.aspx?sid=1jabxn45k0qlklatgl4rbi45&partnumber=1408218351

 

This looks pretty easy, but I have another question. Our problem is that the fan stays on after we remove the key, thus draining the battery. It does this about half the time, so we have to fix this quickly. We thought we would try the instructions on this site (E320, 2000), but we also called the Mercedes dealer and a couple of Mercedes repair places. They all say we also have to replace the blower in addition to the regulator. What are they talking about! They said it will cost between $800 and $1000. Any help appreciated.

 

This looks pretty easy, but I have another question. Our problem is that the fan stays on after we remove the key, thus draining the battery. It does this about half the time ..... They all say we also have to replace the blower in addition to the regulator.

I have the same problem. Were you able to replace just the regulator?

TIA,

 

In case anyone is interested, I just found that w140 regulator on Ebay Motors parts and accessories for $88, including shipping. The part number matches the Kaehler regulator from AutoHausz, which now appears to sell for $170. If it works, it saves me nearly a hundred bucks.

Of course I'm cheap...I've been driving an E300TD for ten years!

 

I'm with Matt L.

There is nothing wrong with being cheap, but I will never buy a critical part from Ebay. However marketed when the price is "that good" it's invariably a knock-off from China. In the MAF world they fail all the time right out of the box, so I'd not trust the blower regulator either.

I'm not sure that a blower motor regulator is critical, but I also don't like doing things twice. I have yet to have a problem with any part purchased from autohausaz.com, so if/when I face this issue they'll get my business again.

Take care and enjoy the ride,
Greg

 

Oh, and also, that post on MBWorld with all the photos is the best I've found online. That link is somewhere above (hearty thanks to the guy who posted it), and I'll repeat it here. Photo on Ebay matches the part he's got, which gives me confidence.

 

Whoops...forgot the link. Here it is...

Early W210 Blower Motor Regulator Replacement DIY Here... - MBWorld.org Forums

 

I would recommend avoiding Ebay for any M-B parts. That they list the M-B part number is no indication that the part has any relationship with M-B.

 

Appreciate the advice. We'll see what the part looks like when it gets here! I'll let you all know what I end up with as a part. If it shows up in that blue Kaehler box (good) or if I see any packaging in Chinese (bad) perhaps it will be of interest.

Thanks again for the warning...we shall see...

 

If it shows up in that blue Kaehler box (good) or if I see any packaging in Chinese (bad) perhaps it will be of interest.

Thanks again for the warning...we shall see...

Actually the Chinese are very adept at violating copyright law and duplicating packaging, so you can ignore the box.

If only they were that adept at copying the parts IN the box.

Good luck, let us know how it goes.

 

I consider the blower motor regulator a very critical part. If it is badly constructed, it could cause a fire.

 

I have a 1998 which has the exact part shown by Franasia. My car was built in 97 as a 98 model. It's possible, though, that the blower was changed out at some point...I do recall replacing the ac compressor in 2000 or so. Could have been done then.

 

And in regard to the Ebay regulator, my lesson learned is as follows:

Always disassemble to identify the configuration BEFORE buying the part!!

I won't be forgetting that one any time soon.

 

Of course you need to check to see what you need before buying it.
So, I'm curious...is it the correct part for your car or not?

 

Thank you to the forum. I installed the Autohausaz blower regulator in 10 minutes. It was easier than I expected.

 

Can anyone tell what exactly MOSFET is used for the regulation...
Thanks

 

No MOSFET. It's bioplar, in a darlington configuration.