w203 center vent directional flaps
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2006 C230 Sedan
w203 center vent directional flaps
I notice today that the center vent above the radio left side directional flap is not working. I use the center tab that can be pushed left or right seems to be working, but the flaps that it controls only moves the center flap and all the other flaps are not moving.
I investigated and notice that the center flap has an arm that attaches to does not pull on the plate behind it where it controls the set of flaps. It seems that it pops right out whenever push either to the left or right.
Is something broken or perhaps something is not set in? Any advice or experience with this issue that had a fixable outcome? Or is this dead in the water and I have replace this whole piece?
Thanks in advance.
I investigated and notice that the center flap has an arm that attaches to does not pull on the plate behind it where it controls the set of flaps. It seems that it pops right out whenever push either to the left or right.
Is something broken or perhaps something is not set in? Any advice or experience with this issue that had a fixable outcome? Or is this dead in the water and I have replace this whole piece?
Thanks in advance.
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From: Wadsworth, Ohio
2012 SLS AMG
I notice today that the center vent above the radio left side directional flap is not working. I use the center tab that can be pushed left or right seems to be working, but the flaps that it controls only moves the center flap and all the other flaps are not moving.
I investigated and notice that the center flap has an arm that attaches to does not pull on the plate behind it where it controls the set of flaps. It seems that it pops right out whenever push either to the left or right.
Is something broken or perhaps something is not set in? Any advice or experience with this issue that had a fixable outcome? Or is this dead in the water and I have replace this whole piece?
Thanks in advance.
I investigated and notice that the center flap has an arm that attaches to does not pull on the plate behind it where it controls the set of flaps. It seems that it pops right out whenever push either to the left or right.
Is something broken or perhaps something is not set in? Any advice or experience with this issue that had a fixable outcome? Or is this dead in the water and I have replace this whole piece?
Thanks in advance.
It sounds like it is time to replace the Center Vent Assembly in your car. We offer genuine Mercedes-Benz replacement Center Vent Assemblies on our site. You can get to them by clicking HERE, or by clicking on the photos of the Center Vent Assembly below.
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From: Westwood, NJ
2004 Civic Si. FWD for the Win!
Yep, I've got the same issue with mine; I'd agree with ECS on the cause.
You can also get them on ebay pretty easily (that's what I did), save a few pennies, and hope that the ebay one lasts for a while.
You can also get them on ebay pretty easily (that's what I did), save a few pennies, and hope that the ebay one lasts for a while.
