Climatronic Worth The Money?
11-02-2002, 09:57 PM
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Climatronic Worth The Money?
Well for under $300.00 it's worth it to me, for looks and function. I can not believe that MB did not have this as an option in America. Have pics before and after judge for your self.
11-03-2002, 11:28 AM
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Originally posted by hokusbenz
easy to install? and where did you get it for $300?
easy to install? and where did you get it for $300?
Mine is getting put in next week.
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11-03-2002, 11:41 AM
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Yes it's my car, you do not think I would take pics of someone else's. Also the controls work quicker on temp changes and look great at night. xcfisher (forum name) got it for me, must have a good souce to deal with. He was great to do business with, check out this fourm.
http://www.csportcoupe.com/forums/sh...=&threadid=824
http://www.csportcoupe.com/forums/sh...=&threadid=824
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11-03-2002, 02:32 PM
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Originally posted by C230K
Yes it's my car, you do not think I would take pics of someone else's
Yes it's my car, you do not think I would take pics of someone else's
Look good though.
how long did it take to install it?
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11-03-2002, 03:23 PM
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I had mine installed for $20.00, but with the following instructions it take about 30 to 45 min.
install instructions. https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...threadid=13302
one experience at self install
http://www.csportcoupe.com/forums/sh...=7143#post7143
good luck and you will like it.
tom
install instructions. https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...threadid=13302
one experience at self install
http://www.csportcoupe.com/forums/sh...=7143#post7143
good luck and you will like it.
tom
11-04-2002, 10:18 AM
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What does it do that the original unit does not?
Is this an MB part?
What does it do that the original unit does not?
Is this an MB part?
11-04-2002, 11:25 AM
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What does it do that the original unit does not?
Is this an MB part?
What does it do that the original unit does not?
Is this an MB part?
11-04-2002, 09:52 PM
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'06 Lexus GS300 RWD, '07 Camry SE V6 auto, '91 190E 2.6 auto
I installed mine today in my C240. I got it for $175/shipped from someone on eBay. It appears that the dual vent controls (where the air blows from - dash vent, floor vent, etc.) don't work. The C240/C230's analog setup only has a single vent control, so it was just wishful thinking on my part that I would get the dual vent controls to actually work in my C240. I was happy to see the tunnel mode works since someone else with this unit said his didn't.
11-04-2002, 10:25 PM
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Looks good! Three questions though:
1. What's the mercedes part # for this unit?
2. What is written on the two knobs on either side of the digital display? It looks like "auto". Does the unit have dual zone AUTO blower control?
3. Does the unit have any extra functionality that the c240 can't handle?
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1. What's the mercedes part # for this unit?
2. What is written on the two knobs on either side of the digital display? It looks like "auto". Does the unit have dual zone AUTO blower control?
3. Does the unit have any extra functionality that the c240 can't handle?
Thanks.
11-04-2002, 10:35 PM
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part number for mine was A 203 830 09 85. If your car has current controls left and right blower motors, think the unit will work. In the Coupe have only one blower motor so the unit will only display control for one. Better yet check out this forum
http://www.csportcoupe.com/forums/sh...=&threadid=824
I got mine from xcfisher, he seems to know the unit and it's functions for different mb's
http://www.csportcoupe.com/forums/sh...=&threadid=824
I got mine from xcfisher, he seems to know the unit and it's functions for different mb's
11-05-2002, 12:03 AM
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2005 smart cabrio; 2008 Mercedes-Benz B 200
C 230 K
Is that a pool of gear oil under your beautiful red car? Great photograph, except for the apparent automotive incontinence 
Jim B, are you going to do anything about your semi-functional self-installed climatronic unit? Like take it to the dealer and say "it broke"? I mean, it's nice to have the impressive graphics and all but I think every one of the climate control functions is too important to do without.
I understand from the Mercedes-Benz press release for the W 203 that these are more than just the prettier face - the Thermotronic unit requires a humidity sensor for the cabin, a sunlight sensor, another temperature sensor, a sensor for noxious fumes in the inlet tract, a dual blower unit (left/right separate), so there seems to be much more to it than a simple fascia panel transplant.
Jim B, are you going to do anything about your semi-functional self-installed climatronic unit? Like take it to the dealer and say "it broke"?
I mean, it's nice to have the impressive graphics and all but I think every one of the climate control functions is too important to do without.I understand from the Mercedes-Benz press release for the W 203 that these are more than just the prettier face - the Thermotronic unit requires a humidity sensor for the cabin, a sunlight sensor, another temperature sensor, a sensor for noxious fumes in the inlet tract, a dual blower unit (left/right separate), so there seems to be much more to it than a simple fascia panel transplant.
11-05-2002, 02:43 AM
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go here
go here for some bad/good for 03s. for 02s ask xcfisher. He seems to have little trouble.
http://www.csportcoupe.com/forums/sh...=&threadid=844
http://www.csportcoupe.com/forums/sh...=&threadid=844
11-05-2002, 03:02 AM
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actually, you can get the climatronic unit in US coupes, but only if you get COMAND. dont know why, but all of the c230's with COMAND had the climatronic unit versus the analog. i persoanlly prefer anaolg, as its easier to set temp by turning a knob without looking rather than settin temp digitally. but thats just my opinion.
11-05-2002, 08:42 AM
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Re: go here
Originally posted by nevide
go here for some bad/good for 03s. for 02s ask xcfisher. He seems to have little trouble.
http://www.csportcoupe.com/forums/sh...=&threadid=844
go here for some bad/good for 03s. for 02s ask xcfisher. He seems to have little trouble.
http://www.csportcoupe.com/forums/sh...=&threadid=844
11-05-2002, 12:39 PM
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2002 C240 Classic - Orion Blue Beast!!
Re: C 230 K
Originally posted by Mike T.
I understand from the Mercedes-Benz press release for the W 203 that these are more than just the prettier face - the Thermotronic unit requires a humidity sensor for the cabin, a sunlight sensor, another temperature sensor, a sensor for noxious fumes in the inlet tract, a dual blower unit (left/right separate), so there seems to be much more to it than a simple fascia panel transplant.
I understand from the Mercedes-Benz press release for the W 203 that these are more than just the prettier face - the Thermotronic unit requires a humidity sensor for the cabin, a sunlight sensor, another temperature sensor, a sensor for noxious fumes in the inlet tract, a dual blower unit (left/right separate), so there seems to be much more to it than a simple fascia panel transplant.
He said there was alot more behind the scenes that needed to be changed, and in the end it would be too expensive and not worth it.
I was initially confused at the fact that some of you guys went ahead and changed it based on why I had read b4.
Oh well, if you like it, then that's that matters.
Cheers!
11-05-2002, 01:28 PM
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going back to the passenger side controls, i have an 02. will the passenger side still be able to tune their own temperature if switched to the climate control. don't care about filter or ec mode. as long as both people can have different temps. anyone know?
11-05-2002, 02:35 PM
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yes it can.
antonio: they can. It worked on my vehicle.
jet: no computer adjustment needed. Not for me, but somebody told me that maybe I can resynch or do something with my clima to make it fully function, but I don't care. Tunnel mode and EC are basically just some fancy smanchy thingy they put in there. Never used it again.
jet: no computer adjustment needed. Not for me, but somebody told me that maybe I can resynch or do something with my clima to make it fully function, but I don't care. Tunnel mode and EC are basically just some fancy smanchy thingy they put in there. Never used it again.
