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Old 12-02-2002, 12:10 AM
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Originally posted by tifosiv122
Yeah, just checked it...the CLK uses the same climate control, hence the 209 (CLK AMG).

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It may be that the harness on W209 cars works differently, despite the exterior appearence of the climatronic unit. I'd want the 203 part numbered one.
Old 12-02-2002, 12:32 AM
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It may be that the harness on W209 cars works differently, despite the exterior appearence of the climatronic unit. I'd want the 203 part numbered one.
It really doesn't matter...mine is the 203 one and it doesnt work.

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Old 12-02-2002, 02:47 PM
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so which unit works the 203 or 209. i called the dealer and they said they dont stock the 203 but the 209 they do.
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MB part number A 203 830 09 85
Have installed on my 2002 and my friend on his 2003 and both work perfect. Two connectors, plug and play,
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Originally posted by C230K
MB part number A 203 830 09 85
Have installed on my 2002 and my friend on his 2003 and both work perfect. Two connectors, plug and play,
question since u have climatronic in a coupe as well if you dont mind.
1) does the red buttons seem really faint (almost invisible at nite)?
2) when you hit a button sometime it doesnt work and have to hold it a bit...i guess opposite of sticky buttons.
3) my lil blue center wheel between the front two a/c vents doesnt seem to make any difference anymore....maybe lost it with climatronic? does C320 have that lil wheel as well?
4) someone plz explain how tunnel mode work again? I tried it and doesnt seem to do it. Does the a/c have to be on "AUTO" mode, windows/sunroof open, then hold down recirc button? does it matter if my a/c is in manual mode? economy mode on? off?
THANKS for info. It does look sweet by the way....complement the Audio 10 of course no one outside MBworld know its a mod
Old 12-02-2002, 11:24 PM
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i ordered mine today i was told the part was superceeded by a new one. A 203 830 09 85 was superceeded by A 203 830 02 85. anyone else hear this?
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This is the part that Erik and I have, do not get that one, get the old one
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The red and blue temp. buttons do seem dim on my unit too. For tunnel mode to work, your windows and/or sunroof must already be open with car running. Press and hold the recirculate button for several seconds to close all windows/sunroof. Then release button. To re-open windows and sunroof to open position, press and hold button down again. Isn't this covered in the manual?
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fortunately i was able to have them cancel the orginal order with A 203 830 02 85 and re-order A 203 830 09 85. i was told there werent many left. im not sure if thats true but thats what i was told.
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I just replaced my A 203 830 02 85 unit with another A 203 830 02 85 unit from my dealer and I am experiencing the same problems, So I would def. assume it is not defective units, but rather that the new climatronic units don't work on the coupe. So I pose the question does anyone know where I can pick up an older climatronic unit?
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check out this web site
http://www.csportcoupe.com/forums/sh...=&threadid=824
I bought mine from him, new and a good price, and it works no problems on the 2002 coupe MB part number A 203 830 09 85
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I am still wondering if any has managed to get an A 209 830 02 85 or A 203 830 02 85 unit to work in their coupe? I seem unable to find anymore A 203 830 09 85 units. As far as my swap went I seem able to get AC out of my second unit, but all the air is still flowing out of the defroster vents, no matter what the setting is on the controle wheels. Is there a way I can trick it to diverting the air else where?
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UPDATE:

After having my car for three solid days, my dealership has decided to refund my money for the climate control since they could not get it to work. According to them {according to MB} the new climate control was designed NOT to work with the coupe, for whatever reason.

Stay away from the 02 units, they will not work.

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The A 203 830 09 85 MB model work in 2002 and 2003 coupe. I installed in the 2002 and my friend in a 2003 and both work great. Hope this helps.
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Originally posted by C230K
The A 203 830 09 85 MB model work in 2002 and 2003 coupe. I installed in the 2002 and my friend in a 2003 and both work great. Hope this helps.
Yes, 09 will work, 02 won't.

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Originally posted by Jim Banville
The red and blue temp. buttons do seem dim on my unit too. For tunnel mode to work, your windows and/or sunroof must already be open with car running. Press and hold the recirculate button for several seconds to close all windows/sunroof. Then release button. To re-open windows and sunroof to open position, press and hold button down again. Isn't this covered in the manual?
Just saw this post -- you only have to hold the recirc button until the windows and roof start to move. You can then release the button and they'll finish closing. Holding the button activates the one-touch close function for the windows/roof (except those C230's that don't have the one-touch close [oh no- not that again!])
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since the 2003 coupes do have tunnel mode for windows and roof, will the climatronic unit do the tunnel mode for windows and roof. my unit came in today (203 830 0985) with my audio 10, euro mirrors, and e brake cover. still have to wait 4 more weeks for my car.
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Originally posted by CitronC230K_03
since the 2003 coupes do have tunnel mode for windows and roof, will the climatronic unit do the tunnel mode for windows and roof. my unit came in today (203 830 0985) with my audio 10, euro mirrors, and e brake cover. still have to wait 4 more weeks for my car.
My 2003 has tunnel mode for windows and roof with the stock climate control.

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Has anyone gotten this version, A 203 830 02 85, of the climatronic to work in their coupe yet?
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Has anyone gotten this version, A 203 830 02 85, of the climatronic to work in their coupe yet?
My dealer tried for 11 1/2 hours to get it to work, but at the end returned my money.

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My dealer tried for 11 1/2 hours to get it to work, but at the end returned my money.
They must have really been curious as to whether this would work or not. I don't know of many techs that would spend this much time on something like that, especially since it doesn't belong on the car. Did warranty pay for all that time they spent on it?
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They must have really been curious as to whether this would work or not. I don't know of many techs that would spend this much time on something like that, especially since it doesn't belong on the car. Did warranty pay for all that time they spent on it?
Well, they didn't charge me for the time, so either MB or the dealer ate it. They kept the car for three days and even said they were sorry they couldn't get it to work. I tried to tell them not to try, just give me a refund, but they wouldn't quit.

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