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Now if you have a wavy finish, where the metal meets the plastic tank then you will be okay. It should label Behr.
Check the link below for the pictures.
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...iator-r-r.html
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Oh. Actually, you don't want the label Valeo and it just chrimp with teeth like finish. If you have that, best of luck buddy.
Now if you have a wavy finish, where the metal meets the plastic tank then you will be okay. It should label Behr.
Check the link below for the pictures.
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...iator-r-r.html
Now if you have a wavy finish, where the metal meets the plastic tank then you will be okay. It should label Behr.
Check the link below for the pictures.
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...iator-r-r.html
Im going to get a flashlight and check my car tomorrow....heres hoping...
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I don't think you can see the valeo label since it's hidden. But you can see the Behr label (that is if it is a Behr). Should be on the right side (Driver side) looking down on the side of the radiator. You can also see if the side of the finish (where the metal meets the plastic is either wavy or teeth chrimps).
Best of Luck with your hunting.
Oh, since we are in this note. Have you done the Cam Sensor Adapter fix? I think your year model should have free work done for this issue. You might want to check this one out too. Since motor oil can leak and travels along the wires and get to your ECM. Once it gets there, it will create all sorts of havoc on your car's electronics.
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Hey guys need some help identifying if this is a Valeo or a Behr rad.
There seem to be two layers of grills...the front one (towards front of car) has a straight edge where the metal meets plastic but the rear one is crimped/wavy
The straight edge on the front grill
The crimped/wavy edge on the second (back) grill
There seem to be two layers of grills...the front one (towards front of car) has a straight edge where the metal meets plastic but the rear one is crimped/wavy
The straight edge on the front grill
The crimped/wavy edge on the second (back) grill
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I can't tell on the picture you posted. Closest one perhaps, #3? But that is really blurry and I can't tell if that is a piece of metal sticking out.
I'll take some pictures of mine when I get home.
You are looking at the right place to find if the label BEHR is there or not.
I'll take some pictures of mine when I get home.
You are looking at the right place to find if the label BEHR is there or not.
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I can't tell on the picture you posted. Closest one perhaps, #3? But that is really blurry and I can't tell if that is a piece of metal sticking out.
I'll take some pictures of mine when I get home.
You are looking at the right place to find if the label BEHR is there or not.
I'll take some pictures of mine when I get home.
You are looking at the right place to find if the label BEHR is there or not.
I tried looking around for the BEHR label but couldnt see anything, but then as you already know my engine bay is a mess
so it could simply be covered in grime.
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From your third picture, it looks similar to my 3rd picture. Which has wavy metal to plastic. So.. I think you have a BEHR Radiator. To ensure that it is, you have to find the BEHR label. It would be a bummer to find that it's a valeo.
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Thanks for those pictures 04mb.
I just got a chance to check my car and i found the label attached to the BACK of the radiator. However it says 'TEMIC'. LOL. Maybe Canadian cars came fitted with a third brand of radiators?
This label i found was not on the side of the rad but on the back. I tried taking pics with my iphone, but it didnt turn out clear enough to see anything. Ill take pics with my camera when i get home and post it.
Anyone know anythign about these TEMIC radiators?
I just got a chance to check my car and i found the label attached to the BACK of the radiator. However it says 'TEMIC'. LOL. Maybe Canadian cars came fitted with a third brand of radiators?
This label i found was not on the side of the rad but on the back. I tried taking pics with my iphone, but it didnt turn out clear enough to see anything. Ill take pics with my camera when i get home and post it.
Anyone know anythign about these TEMIC radiators?
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Thanks for those pictures 04mb.
I just got a chance to check my car and i found the label attached to the BACK of the radiator. However it says 'TEMIC'. LOL. Maybe Canadian cars came fitted with a third brand of radiators?
This label i found was not on the side of the rad but on the back. I tried taking pics with my iphone, but it didnt turn out clear enough to see anything. Ill take pics with my camera when i get home and post it.
Anyone know anythign about these TEMIC radiators?
I just got a chance to check my car and i found the label attached to the BACK of the radiator. However it says 'TEMIC'. LOL. Maybe Canadian cars came fitted with a third brand of radiators?
This label i found was not on the side of the rad but on the back. I tried taking pics with my iphone, but it didnt turn out clear enough to see anything. Ill take pics with my camera when i get home and post it.
Anyone know anythign about these TEMIC radiators?
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Thanks again for your help.
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OK so I looked it up after I got home. I think the TEMIC label I see is the fan and not the radiator. Maybe someone can confirm....part # is A 203 500 0293 KZ??
However, even though I wasnt able to find the BEHR label or the emblem, Im pretty sure my radiator is a BEHR bcause of the wavy crimping on the side tanks and also the little notch at the top right corner.
However, even though I wasnt able to find the BEHR label or the emblem, Im pretty sure my radiator is a BEHR bcause of the wavy crimping on the side tanks and also the little notch at the top right corner.
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OK so I looked it up after I got home. I think the TEMIC label I see is the fan and not the radiator. Maybe someone can confirm....part # is A 203 500 0293 KZ??
However, even though I wasnt able to find the BEHR label or the emblem, Im pretty sure my radiator is a BEHR bcause of the wavy crimping on the side tanks and also the little notch at the top right corner.
However, even though I wasnt able to find the BEHR label or the emblem, Im pretty sure my radiator is a BEHR bcause of the wavy crimping on the side tanks and also the little notch at the top right corner.
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Yep its a Navi/Bluetooth/MP3 CD/USB/SD Card/iPod music and video player. Its a Pioneer AVIC F700BT.
You can find the latest model (Pioneer AVIC X710BT and other X-series units at Best Buy/Futureshop etc. The 710 BT costs about $400 or so.
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Yep headlights are OEM manufactured by HELLA. They were lifted from an 05+ coupe which came with the clear headlights.
Yep its a Navi/Bluetooth/MP3 CD/USB/SD Card/iPod music and video player. Its a Pioneer AVIC F700BT.
You can find the latest model (Pioneer AVIC X710BT and other X-series units at Best Buy/Futureshop etc. The 710 BT costs about $400 or so.
Yep its a Navi/Bluetooth/MP3 CD/USB/SD Card/iPod music and video player. Its a Pioneer AVIC F700BT.
You can find the latest model (Pioneer AVIC X710BT and other X-series units at Best Buy/Futureshop etc. The 710 BT costs about $400 or so.
As for the Pioneer. Can this be installed, I heard that they use fiber for connection to fight the owners from going aftermarket. Is this true for your setup?
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Thanks man. 
Yeah I did the Pioneer install myself. If you have the Bose/Harman Kardon system installed in your car, the install gets more complicated. If you dont have these systems, its a fairly simple install. You just leave the fiber optic cable disconnected because you wont be using the cars amplifier. You will be using the amplifier which is built into the Pioneer, which is more powerful and more modern.
To check if you have the Bose/HK systems, check your speaker grills. If you have the Bose or HK name/logo on it, you have these systems and youre SOL!
To check if you have the Bose/HK systems, check your speaker grills. If you have the Bose or HK name/logo on it, you have these systems and youre SOL!
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Nope. I don't have it.
Was it hard to pull out the radio? Is it as easy like the cluster?
How is the radio reception on this? The OEM kinda sucks and has lots of static. In AM mode, it's sounds like we are using the old style radios. Sounds just horrible.
I have a toyota truck (work truck) and the OEM system on that has nice reception and clean AM broadcast. It's nothing fancy, but it does the job in putting some music while I am on the road.
Was it hard to pull out the radio? Is it as easy like the cluster?
How is the radio reception on this? The OEM kinda sucks and has lots of static. In AM mode, it's sounds like we are using the old style radios. Sounds just horrible.
I have a toyota truck (work truck) and the OEM system on that has nice reception and clean AM broadcast. It's nothing fancy, but it does the job in putting some music while I am on the road.
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Yeh its pretty easy. Theres a DIY posted in the audio thread.
Radio reception is pretty good once you give the antenna terminal some power. The Pioneer requires an active antenna and the OEM antenna is passive. So supplying 12V power makes the OEM antenna active.
Radio reception is pretty good once you give the antenna terminal some power. The Pioneer requires an active antenna and the OEM antenna is passive. So supplying 12V power makes the OEM antenna active.
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Like I stated in a different thread...dome ****er keyed my car when it was parked on the street in downtown Toronto....its in the shop getting fixed
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