Couple of small issues here...
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Couple of small issues here...
I have a couple of small issues, did a quick couple of searches and came up with nothing, so I am asking here.
1. My windshield wiper gets significantly slowed down as it goes over the middle section of the windshield. It also does not do a great job of getting the water off of the lower middle section of the windshield. Any advice on how to fix this?
2. My HVAC screen is going blank, I can barely see anything on it now. Do I have to get a new unit? Or is there an old trick that may bring it back to life?
Thank you all in advance!
1. My windshield wiper gets significantly slowed down as it goes over the middle section of the windshield. It also does not do a great job of getting the water off of the lower middle section of the windshield. Any advice on how to fix this?
2. My HVAC screen is going blank, I can barely see anything on it now. Do I have to get a new unit? Or is there an old trick that may bring it back to life?
Thank you all in advance!
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1. My windshield wiper gets significantly slowed down as it goes over the middle section of the windshield. It also does not do a great job of getting the water off of the lower middle section of the windshield. Any advice on how to fix this?
Grease the wiper by removing bottom cover. And buy a new wiper.
2. My HVAC screen is going blank, I can barely see anything on it now. Do I have to get a new unit? Or is there an old trick that may bring it back to life?
If you buy a new unit it's very expensive. Most people buy a used one from Ebay. But they are not all that great. But I'm sure better than the one you have. If there's a trick to bring the screen to life I like to know too.
Grease the wiper by removing bottom cover. And buy a new wiper.
2. My HVAC screen is going blank, I can barely see anything on it now. Do I have to get a new unit? Or is there an old trick that may bring it back to life?
If you buy a new unit it's very expensive. Most people buy a used one from Ebay. But they are not all that great. But I'm sure better than the one you have. If there's a trick to bring the screen to life I like to know too.
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Thanks for the info on the wiper. By bottom cover, are you referring to the unit at the bottom of the wiper?
I am trying to get one off of facebook, but we will see. I asked for pics and haven't received anything yet.
I am trying to get one off of facebook, but we will see. I asked for pics and haven't received anything yet.
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Forward to 7:30 on the video. This should help you.
https://www.google.com/search?ie=UTF...DYtAXu1aLoAg20
https://www.google.com/search?ie=UTF...DYtAXu1aLoAg20
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Regarding the HEVAC screen, I recall our "tame" white coat technician 503C43////AMG made a write up several years ago where he dismantled and repaired his unit. Need to check this by doing a search. Don't have time for the moment... or send him a PM direct. I'm sure he'll point out a suitable link. Happy hunting
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C43 AMG with a tune up
Flat ribbon behind LCD screen lost contact therefore pixles acts up.
Need to iron it back.
Best off send it to a repair shop who will fix this issue.
Buying 2nd hand is not worth the money if the HU wasn't tested under vibration.
Buying a new HU is steep.
Cheapest solution is to take it apart and iron a new flat contact ribbon.
Need to iron it back.
Best off send it to a repair shop who will fix this issue.
Buying 2nd hand is not worth the money if the HU wasn't tested under vibration.
Buying a new HU is steep.
Cheapest solution is to take it apart and iron a new flat contact ribbon.
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From: Land of mountains, cheese, chocolate and watches
12' W204 C63 AMG coupe "T-Rex", 12' W451 Smart Fortwo Pulse (99' W202 C43 AMG + Ultima Can-Am sold)
Regarding the HEVAC screen, I recall our "tame" white coat technician 503C43////AMG made a write up several years ago where he dismantled and repaired his unit. Need to check this by doing a search. Don't have time for the moment... or send him a PM direct. I'm sure he'll point out a suitable link. Happy hunting
Happy reading and try it out: https://mbworld.org/forums/c36-amg-c...trol-unit.html
