For those of you who have center vent issues......
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For those of you who have center vent issues......
For a while now my center vents would close up when I accelerate. Then open again when I let off the pedal. If you're not aware, the vents in our cars are controlled by vaccuum elements that open and close depending if there is a vaccuum present or not. The dealer quoted me over $1500 and my indy around $800. I fixed it for 5 bucks!
Parts:
1 - check valve - $1.50
1 - box of line connectors - $3.50
What I did was put the check valve in between the vaccum line that connects to the center vent element and gave it a little vaccuum. Then I reconnected the other end and put things back together. Presto! I've got air from my center vents again! Granted, this isn't the proper way to repair the problem and my center vents are now open permanently (I can still close them with the manually controled flap), but for 5 bucks....WHO CARES!!
Here's a few pics of what I did.....(the switchover valve block is located under the glove box, where the cabin filter is.....
Parts:
1 - check valve - $1.50
1 - box of line connectors - $3.50
What I did was put the check valve in between the vaccum line that connects to the center vent element and gave it a little vaccuum. Then I reconnected the other end and put things back together. Presto! I've got air from my center vents again! Granted, this isn't the proper way to repair the problem and my center vents are now open permanently (I can still close them with the manually controled flap), but for 5 bucks....WHO CARES!!
Here's a few pics of what I did.....(the switchover valve block is located under the glove box, where the cabin filter is.....
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Is it really worth even dealing with problems like this? I used to do it. I now have an Infiniti, and I love it. No rattles, no squeaks, low maitenence costs, a low profile in traffic, a quieter and better engine, and alot more luxury than any Mercedes and BMW in its price range.
The w208, which I once owned is a beautiful car, yet, a Hyundai with 150,000 miles has less problems.
The w208, which I once owned is a beautiful car, yet, a Hyundai with 150,000 miles has less problems.
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Originally Posted by 3199cc
Is it really worth even dealing with problems like this? I used to do it. I now have an Infiniti, and I love it. No rattles, no squeaks, low maitenence costs, a low profile in traffic, a quieter and better engine, and alot more luxury than any Mercedes and BMW in its price range.
The w208, which I once owned is a beautiful car, yet, a Hyundai with 150,000 miles has less problems.
The w208, which I once owned is a beautiful car, yet, a Hyundai with 150,000 miles has less problems.
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