We installed the Climatronic today (brand new) and we only have heat, no AC...has anyone had this before (and fixed it). I have pushed every button possible.

Thanks,
Erik

 

what do you mean you only have heat? If you mean the AC can only spit out hot air than it is really odd. I think you have tried it on the lowest temp setting right? I didn't get that prob with my 03 but have you try to unplugg and plug it again? Maybe there's a loose cable cuz the big cable behind the clima has to be "clamped" in. I dunno. Another possibility is that you might have pushed the EC button. With the EC button on, you'd have no freon coming in and no cold air.

 

where did you get the climatronic unit? did you buy it from the dealer or did you get online somewhere?

 

Got it from the dealer, new OEM part.

Like I said, I hit every button several times.
Tried auto...tried manual.

It only blows from the defrost vent and the two side round vents...no air comes out of the "real" vents and I can't adjust the area the air comes out of.

All I was supposed to connect was one harness right?
There is only one way it fits, correct?

This is very odd.

Thanks for your help,

Erik

 

I think there's two harnesses. One smaller harness on the left side and one big one with a clamp on the right side. Check that again.

 

Two plugs attach to the climate control; 1 small and 1 large that has a clamp.

 

Erik,

How much was it from the dealer, if you don't mind me asking?

And do you know the part number?

Thanks! Good luck!

 

I paid around $280 for it.

I can get you all the part #'s later on tonight. (There are 4 or 5 different models that are the same and range in price from $250-650)

Erik

 

I am having the exact same problem as you and got it my unit form the dealer, I ahve not been able to figure out what is causing it, I am going to try to swap it out for another one form the dealer... see if that works, can people post he part numbers of the ones they are using that are working?

 

Check out this post if your are looking to buy one.
http://www.csportcoupe.com/forums/sh...=&threadid=824
he was excellent to work with and the unit was perfect. good luck it's worth it just for the looks.
Tom

 

Did u connect both wires? I can't remember If I did one or two?
maybe we have the same model #:

It listed this on the receipt:

Part # 203-830-09-85 Replaced by:
Part # 203-830-02-85

$280

Thanks,
Erik

 

Thanks Erik. I'm curious about this part being superceded... Anyone here have the 'older' unit?

If you guys get yours working I may swing by my dealer and pick one up

 

MB part number A 203 830 09 85 and is on a 2002 Coupe. Installed two months ago and works great. If you get a new one (like me) you might need a little Silicon spray, the buttons seem to stick a little.

 

Damn that looks good. It ties in so well with the H/U and the computer screen in the speedo! For how little this thing costs, its really silly that MB doesn't offer it as an option on the C-Coupe. Oh well, for 280, I'll happily put it in instead of paying MB 600 bucks to make it an option

C230, did your unit have connectors for two harnesses or just one?

Erik, what about your unit?

Just trying to suss out what's different between the two part numbers(probably nothing other than the text on the EC/Rest button, eh )....

 

It has two connectors, this same unit was installed in a 2003 and my 2002 and both work great. Check out my post. It's worth the money.
http://www.csportcoupe.com/forums/sh...=&threadid=899
Tom

 

I am taking it apart again Monday to see if I only connected one out of the two parts...otherwise it could be defective.

There are a few differences in the units (older/new) mainly the look of the red and blue buttons (some are faded, others are brighter)...nothing major.

However "tunnel" mode works...if I have the roof open, i hold the button and it closes it. I hold the button again and it opens it.

Erik

 

which button? tks

 

The car with the arrow....
Recurc button.

Erik

 

With my unit I def. had both wires plugged into the back of the unit and was still having the same problem, I will list the part numbers later (when I get back to school)

 

Have you called the dealer?
Are they willing to swap for another one?

Erik

 

The model number I have is 209 830 02 85

 

You might want to re-check that...209 can't be right...its for the 203 model cars...

Erik

 

I thought that was wierd, but the sticker on the box def. says 209, and it is wierd that all the rest of the numbers match yours... I assume another model. uses the same unit a C 320 parts. I wonder if we are the only two with these end numbers matching if so, it would be that model that is causing the problem.

 

Yeah, just checked it...the CLK uses the same climate control, hence the 209 (CLK AMG).

Erik

 

I wonder if anyone has gotten a A ... 830 02 85 unit to work in thier car