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Old Jan 24, 2014 | 06:24 PM
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Clicking behind my speedo cluster

I own a 03 C32 and when i first start it, i have a clicking behind my speedo cluster for at least 30 seconds before it stops. I have turned off the car and took the key out, and it keeps going for the full duration no matter what. Sounds like something is engaging and disengaging over and over. its not the steering lock because i can drive it no problem while its doing it. Maybe a blend door servo???? Any help???
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Old Jan 24, 2014 | 06:33 PM
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Sounds like the stepper motor is broken. They control where the air comes out of the vents, requires taking the whole dash apart and best to have them all done at the same time since labor is intensive.
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Old Jan 24, 2014 | 06:56 PM
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Sounds like the stepper motor is broken. They control where the air comes out of the vents, requires taking the whole dash apart and best to have them all done at the same time since labor is intensive.
Can it be accessed by removing the speedo? It sounds like it is right behind it
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Old Jan 24, 2014 | 07:06 PM
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Don't know, check the sound against a youtube video of w203 stepper motor to verify if that's what's wrong.

Had the dealer take care of my stepper motors all at once.
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