[Franasia]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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

 

[squirrelonfire]

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

 

[Matt L]

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

 

[korbenz]

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.

 

[NOLA911]

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

 

[harbrman]

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!

 

[Matt L]

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

 

[w210 lover]

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

 

[Franasia]

No need to get glovebox out

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!

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.

 

[247hoopsfan]

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.

 

[Wooly]

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...wer-motor-regulator-replacement-diy-here.html

 

[Matt L]

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.

 

[Wooly]

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

 

[Wooly]

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

Take a look at this thread @ MBworld.org. It has photos.

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

 

[liebeskind]

Question

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

Wooly, are you saying that the part from Euro Auto Supply just plugs in without any splicing? And the one from Autohaus doesn't? Please let me know...I'd rather not splice when the time comes for my a/c to quit.

 

[Wooly]

Wooly, are you saying that the part from Euro Auto Supply just plugs in without any splicing? And the one from Autohaus doesn't? Please let me know...I'd rather not splice when the time comes for my a/c to quit.

Lieb-

From what I can tell from the photo at autohaus is that the plug looks the same as all euro's part but the wiring harness is not as long (necessitating the cut & splice of the harness from your original regulator)to make autohaus' part work. all euro's regulator fit just like the original(harness was roughly the same length, although the regulator base plate is shaped differently from the original)no cutting or splicing required/ plug & play. just make sure the plug is aligned to mate with the correct color wires on the car harness...red/red, black/black etc. save $70 by splicing yourself w/ autohaus or peace of mind/ease of install with all euro. hope this helps your decision.

Wooly