Climate Control Problem C32 AMG
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Climate Control Problem C32 AMG
I have a 2002 C32 AMG and am having problems with the Climate Control System. The problem is twofold.
1. In extreme heat (exterior temp >95'F) the system shuts off, and in extreme cold (exterior temp <32'F) the system shuts off!! It will sometimes restart if I push one of the buttons.
2. Recently, at start, I hear a clicking and can hear a baffle flap opening and closing under the dash, and it appears to modulate the airflow between dash vents and foot well vents. It will do this for some time and then stop and function normally for a few minutes, then repeat. When it does this, the airflow is low, and cabin temperature increases quickly.
Any help in understanding this issue is appreciated. I would like to avoid a costly repair job at a dealer if possible and be comfortable driving the car again.
1. In extreme heat (exterior temp >95'F) the system shuts off, and in extreme cold (exterior temp <32'F) the system shuts off!! It will sometimes restart if I push one of the buttons.
2. Recently, at start, I hear a clicking and can hear a baffle flap opening and closing under the dash, and it appears to modulate the airflow between dash vents and foot well vents. It will do this for some time and then stop and function normally for a few minutes, then repeat. When it does this, the airflow is low, and cabin temperature increases quickly.
Any help in understanding this issue is appreciated. I would like to avoid a costly repair job at a dealer if possible and be comfortable driving the car again.
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I have a 2002 C32 AMG and am having problems with the Climate Control System. The problem is twofold.
1. In extreme heat (exterior temp >95'F) the system shuts off, and in extreme cold (exterior temp <32'F) the system shuts off!! It will sometimes restart if I push one of the buttons.
2. Recently, at start, I hear a clicking and can hear a baffle flap opening and closing under the dash, and it appears to modulate the airflow between dash vents and foot well vents. It will do this for some time and then stop and function normally for a few minutes, then repeat. When it does this, the airflow is low, and cabin temperature increases quickly.
Any help in understanding this issue is appreciated. I would like to avoid a costly repair job at a dealer if possible and be comfortable driving the car again.
1. In extreme heat (exterior temp >95'F) the system shuts off, and in extreme cold (exterior temp <32'F) the system shuts off!! It will sometimes restart if I push one of the buttons.
2. Recently, at start, I hear a clicking and can hear a baffle flap opening and closing under the dash, and it appears to modulate the airflow between dash vents and foot well vents. It will do this for some time and then stop and function normally for a few minutes, then repeat. When it does this, the airflow is low, and cabin temperature increases quickly.
Any help in understanding this issue is appreciated. I would like to avoid a costly repair job at a dealer if possible and be comfortable driving the car again.
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Word from the dealer is that it is a broken cable $30 for the cable, but as you pointed out, the dash must come off, and the estimate is $375. Car has 22K miles on it, so I am disappointed that something this basic failed this early.
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If we are talking about the same part, it is a total F-Up in engineering. It breaks early and often. It doesn't have much to do with mileage. Oh well, it's the price of owning an MB.
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Problem is fixed now. You were correct, the stepper motor and cable come as one kit, so even though the cable was the issue, both were replaced. Final cost was $375, $30 part, rest labor.
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Thank your dealer for being reasonable. My stepper motor replacement (although, covered by warranty) showed the cost should have been $608. Thank God for CPO.
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