A/C, Heater Blower Motor
Thread Starter
Junior Member
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 15
Likes: 0
2005 C55
A/C, Heater Blower Motor
Anyone out there know how to R & R the blower motor? On speeds 1, it is quiet, 1.5 slight ticking 2-3, faster ticking, 3+ can't hear ticking but suspect the noise is being muffled by the air coming out. I suspect based on the change in ticking it has something to do with the blower motor/blower speed. I just wanted to take it out to see if there is a squirrel cage rubbing on something or not. If I'm "barking up the wrong tree" please advise.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 1,545
Likes: 6
From: Washington DC
1999 E320 4matic Wagon, 2005 C55 AMG - sold, 1998 VW Jetta TDI - sold, 2006 C230 Sport - Totaled :(
Let me look at my STAR manual tonight. I downloaded the entire thing and have 3 binders printed of the whole manual (could not figure out how to save to PDF from startek). I'll see if I can find what you need and scan it in.
Thread Starter
Junior Member
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 15
Likes: 0
2005 C55
Cool, thanks. Scanned your post. I thought I was the only one that had lots of issues with this car. I too Love it but starting to wonder if the value I get from driving it is truly worth all the hassles. I'm sure laying on my back to do this blower motor will send me on a truly wonderful vertigo ride as well. My main fear is breaking something plastic because I wasn't sure about how to "un-snap it". Like door handle covers, takes lots of effort and a lot less you do need to know where the sweet spot is.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 1,545
Likes: 6
From: Washington DC
1999 E320 4matic Wagon, 2005 C55 AMG - sold, 1998 VW Jetta TDI - sold, 2006 C230 Sport - Totaled :(
Sorry for the delayed response. If you still need it, here are the instructions from the STAR manual. Looks like it's not too hard of a job. Sorry for the blurry pics.
I also included the table of contents for the Climate Control section if you see anything else you may need, let me know.
I also included the table of contents for the Climate Control section if you see anything else you may need, let me know.
Thread Starter
Junior Member
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 15
Likes: 0
2005 C55
It was reasonably easy unless you have vertigo like I do.
The factory forgot to snip off excess tie-wrap that was holding up a wire harness (see picture). As soon as I looked up in side, I knew what the problem was. I just got in there and clipped it off. So it is no longer hitting the squirrel cage fan.
The factory forgot to snip off excess tie-wrap that was holding up a wire harness (see picture). As soon as I looked up in side, I knew what the problem was. I just got in there and clipped it off. So it is no longer hitting the squirrel cage fan.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 1,545
Likes: 6
From: Washington DC
1999 E320 4matic Wagon, 2005 C55 AMG - sold, 1998 VW Jetta TDI - sold, 2006 C230 Sport - Totaled :(
haha it cracks me up what a stupid little thing it was causing the problem
I never really use my AC much so who knows, maybe mine is doing the same thing? Glad you figured it out!
I never really use my AC much so who knows, maybe mine is doing the same thing? Glad you figured it out!
