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Climatronic and Ashtray Delete Install in 2005 W203

Old Jun 12, 2013 | 10:03 PM
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Climatronic and Ashtray Delete Install in 2005 W203

Hello!

today i installed a Digital Climate control unit and the Ashtray Delete on my w203

The climatronic i acquired on ebay, part number A2038304485. it came from a 2008 clk. easy install, all is working so far.

the ashtray delete i got from Steve from MBenzNL. easy install as well. here is a pic (crap quality)

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Old Jun 12, 2013 | 10:22 PM
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Cool! What is ashtray delete?
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Old Jun 12, 2013 | 10:39 PM
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Originally Posted by ncmudbug
Cool! What is ashtray delete?
It gets rid of the ashtray and adds a 12V, 12a plug and gets rid of the lighter as well. Its OEM but i dont think it was offered for US spec cars.
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Old Jun 12, 2013 | 10:57 PM
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That's really nice. Now you have me wanting to do my car!
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Old Jun 12, 2013 | 11:51 PM
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For sure! Search forum all you need to know is here!
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Old Jun 13, 2013 | 06:11 AM
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I'm impressed! Very nice!
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Old Jun 13, 2013 | 02:27 PM
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here are some better pics. (please excuse the coins)

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the only thing not quite working is the passenger side air direction circular knob. the driver side controls both the passenger and drivers air direction. no biggie, everything else is fine
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Old Jun 13, 2013 | 02:35 PM
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looks very good 10 times better than stock

did u see that thread about changing the color of the entire cluster?
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Old Jun 13, 2013 | 05:34 PM
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Originally Posted by sammydragon3
looks very good 10 times better than stock

did u see that thread about changing the color of the entire cluster?
cool beans. wait it is stock! OEM parts at least :p

no i did not see the thread, change the color of what cluster? the main speedo?
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Old Jun 14, 2013 | 10:26 AM
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Old Jun 14, 2013 | 08:52 PM
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Im guessing the A/C control unit is basically plug n play?
PS: looks great.
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Old Jun 16, 2013 | 01:50 AM
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Originally Posted by MichaelKane
Im guessing the A/C control unit is basically plug n play?
PS: looks great.
yes it was on my case at least! i read of stories that it wasnt so...got to research it seems...
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Old Jun 17, 2013 | 11:56 AM
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How much were both parts? ive been looking to do the climate control and that ash tray delete. Looks very clean and subtle.
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Old Jun 17, 2013 | 12:10 PM
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Originally Posted by BlkBenz8
How much were both parts? ive been looking to do the climate control and that ash tray delete. Looks very clean and subtle.
the climatronic i got off ebay, got it for $120 shipped. i couldn't find the ashtray delete anywhere, so contacted Steve from MBenzNL and had it shipped for 80 euro. kind of steep but it was mainly shipping coming from netherlands to cali.
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Old Jun 18, 2013 | 09:49 AM
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i just changed mine in a 2003 c240 base, i got part number 2038300985, everything worked, im not sure if the charcoal filter works but the light does come on, i have to check and see if i got charcoal filter.
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Old Jun 18, 2013 | 10:28 PM
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Looks good! Wish there were more for sale on eBay though
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