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Old 06-23-2008, 11:57 PM
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2003 C320 cooled compartment?

Hi guys,

I have a 2003 C320 (US) and according to the manual, it has a ventilated storage space in the center console under the armrest. I can't find the vent or anything at all. Does anyone know where I should look? Maybe I'm not looking hard enough.
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it works, that's all i know. maybe someone can enlighten us on how it works maybe?
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Turn on the a/c on full blast if you don't feel anything the vent is closed. The slider should located on the side of the inside.
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it works on my 2003 SC and 2004.5 SS

keeps the adult bevies nice & cold !



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I was wondering about that too. I have two levers on the console. One opens just the top part, a very shallow space. The other opens the whole thing to expose a cooled box which I think feeds the rear outlets. I don't see any space there worth talking about to put anything. Also, is the glove box cooled?

Next day: Took a closer look. There is no vent and no levers in the console. M C320 has the automatic climate control. Wonder if that makes a difference?

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In the bottom compartment (the "big" one) in my center console, there is some big box thing with a large metal wire attached and it has some kind of picture with a red warning sign on it. Any idea what that is? Also, I still can't find the vent
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on c320 cars, there is a blower motor sitting in the lower center console compartment to force air to the rear passengers. This blower speed is regulated via dial on rear vents. c320 center console compartment is very small due to this reason and space is limited to store anything in there. It is cooled however with tiny vents that blow very little air in there but it's good enough to keep your candy bar from melting.
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on c320 cars, there is a blower motor sitting in the lower center console compartment to force air to the rear passengers. This blower speed is regulated via dial on rear vents. c320 center console compartment is very small due to this reason and space is limited to store anything in there. It is cooled however with tiny vents that blow very little air in there but it's good enough to keep your candy bar from melting.
My W203 C320 dont have this Blower motor in the Center compartment!!
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You need to pick up this new action figure from Fisher~Price.

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LOL!!!! wow...

Mine has it and it works just make sure the air vents are open in the back.. i use it to keep other things cold =D
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Yeah, it's just about big enough for a candy bar. A small one! What's up with such an expensive car with practically no room in the console and useless cup holders?
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They thought you were there to drive, not enjoy the buffet.
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I agree with that, but there are obviously times, like when parked, that you would apreciate a decent cup-holder. I have always said the Benz is first about the driving.
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w220 S classes are the same way. If you have rear climate control option, then no center console storage at all.

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