Replacing cabin air filter (correct part?)
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Replacing cabin air filter (correct part?)
Microair makes the cabin air filter.
Looked at the dealer repair order (the last time it was changed) and the MB part number they used was 2108300818.
However, there is a 2108300818 (w/o activated charcoal) and 2108300818 E (with activated charcoal).....see below. Note: the dealer P/N did not have the 'E' appended.
http://www.autohausaz.com/search/pro...ollen%20Filter
Autohaus said they are physically different.
I've done a bit of homework and believe I need the one with the activated charcoal.
Can anyone confirm?
TIA,
Ed
2001, CLK320 Cabriolet
Looked at the dealer repair order (the last time it was changed) and the MB part number they used was 2108300818.
However, there is a 2108300818 (w/o activated charcoal) and 2108300818 E (with activated charcoal).....see below. Note: the dealer P/N did not have the 'E' appended.
http://www.autohausaz.com/search/pro...ollen%20Filter
Autohaus said they are physically different.
I've done a bit of homework and believe I need the one with the activated charcoal.
Can anyone confirm?
TIA,
Ed
2001, CLK320 Cabriolet
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I replaced mine last weekend which I bought from Autohausz.com.
I got the Bosch PN: C3870 which is charcoal one, for like $17.00 or so. It seems to be great. I do not even recall it to smell at all. Changing it was like 5-10 mins tops. I also bought valve cover gaskets from them which I have not installed yet.. Its just been to hot here :-)
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I got the Bosch PN: C3870 which is charcoal one, for like $17.00 or so. It seems to be great. I do not even recall it to smell at all. Changing it was like 5-10 mins tops. I also bought valve cover gaskets from them which I have not installed yet.. Its just been to hot here :-)
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Thanks all.
BTW, the Bosch filter is a deal but it's on back order and they don't know when it will be back in stock.
I ordered the Micronair w/ charcoal cabin filter, PN 2108300818OE (about $7 more). This is the same Mercedes PN that my dealer has used. Also ordered a wiper blade refill which also had the same Mercedes OEM PN....of course, all for a whole lot less money. One caution on using the wiper blade refills.....make sure the blade is still the orginal factory unit (otherwise they said that is would not fit properly).
The following link has pictures of how to install a cabin air filter.
http://www.panchogun.com/FVWebPhotos...bin-Filter.jpg
BTW, the Bosch filter is a deal but it's on back order and they don't know when it will be back in stock.
I ordered the Micronair w/ charcoal cabin filter, PN 2108300818OE (about $7 more). This is the same Mercedes PN that my dealer has used. Also ordered a wiper blade refill which also had the same Mercedes OEM PN....of course, all for a whole lot less money. One caution on using the wiper blade refills.....make sure the blade is still the orginal factory unit (otherwise they said that is would not fit properly).
The following link has pictures of how to install a cabin air filter.
http://www.panchogun.com/FVWebPhotos...bin-Filter.jpg
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Sorry to resurrect an old thread guys but it's better than starting a new one.
Will cleaning or replacing the CABIN FILTERS increase the strength of the air coming out of my vents? My problem is even if my fan speed is on MAX (position #5 on my rotary selector switch), The air coming out of the AC vents feels like it's only #2 or #3 strength/speed
Any other thing I have to clean? TIA!
Will cleaning or replacing the CABIN FILTERS increase the strength of the air coming out of my vents? My problem is even if my fan speed is on MAX (position #5 on my rotary selector switch), The air coming out of the AC vents feels like it's only #2 or #3 strength/speed
Any other thing I have to clean? TIA!
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I doubt it. As a test, remove the filter, close it back up, and then put the fan on MAX. If it still comes out slowly, it may be the regulator. That's an easy job. However, your car has rotary dials so it may differ.
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I doubt it. As a test, remove the filter, close it back up, and then put the fan on MAX. If it still comes out slowly, it may be the regulator. That's an easy job. However, your car has rotary dials so it may differ.
Found another DIY article on this regulator that might help others who need more pictures...
http://www.panchogun.com/FVWebPhotos...bin-Filter.jpg
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Thanks to guys like marcus and pancho for unselfishly sharing your knowledge and experiences FOC to the community! As they say...you are gentlemen and scholars! Happy new year- cheers! 
Oh by the way, when I open the panel to access and clean the filter, the blower motor resistor/regulator is already there at arms reach so do you suggest I replace this as well? I read through the threads concerning regulator malfunction and the symptoms are all about sporadic, erratic and fickle fan speeds rather than the strength of the airflow which I am experiencing.
How do I make sure that this regulator/resistor needs to be changed already? I don't want to purchase this part just to test if its ok or not then alter you find out that everything's the same. Is there another test?
Oh by the way, when I open the panel to access and clean the filter, the blower motor resistor/regulator is already there at arms reach so do you suggest I replace this as well? I read through the threads concerning regulator malfunction and the symptoms are all about sporadic, erratic and fickle fan speeds rather than the strength of the airflow which I am experiencing.
How do I make sure that this regulator/resistor needs to be changed already? I don't want to purchase this part just to test if its ok or not then alter you find out that everything's the same. Is there another test?
Last edited by fullmetaljacket; Jan 1, 2012 at 10:07 AM.
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Thanks to guys like marcus and pancho for unselfishly sharing your knowledge and experiences FOC to the community! As they say...you are gentlemen and scholars! Happy new year- cheers!
Oh by the way, when I open the panel to access and clean the filter, the blower motor resistor/regulator is already there at arms reach so do you suggest I replace this as well? I read through the threads concerning regulator malfunction and the symptoms are all about sporadic, erratic and fickle fan speeds rather than the strength of the airflow which I am experiencing.
How do I make sure that this regulator/resistor needs to be changed already? I don't want to purchase this part just to test if its ok or not then alter you find out that everything's the same. Is there another test?
Oh by the way, when I open the panel to access and clean the filter, the blower motor resistor/regulator is already there at arms reach so do you suggest I replace this as well? I read through the threads concerning regulator malfunction and the symptoms are all about sporadic, erratic and fickle fan speeds rather than the strength of the airflow which I am experiencing.
How do I make sure that this regulator/resistor needs to be changed already? I don't want to purchase this part just to test if its ok or not then alter you find out that everything's the same. Is there another test?
You can do an A/B test comparing performance of the blower with the regulator and without regulator. I haven't removed the blower, but I seem to recall Marcus having mentioned this testing scheme in a previous post.
First, get a good idea of how the blower is behaving, ie. remove the passenger footwell cover to expose the regulator and blower, and listen/observe and remember the speed/sound at which it turns with fan speed set to highest level. Remove regulator, and remove blower. with alligator leads, connect blower by itself to your car battery, and compare its speed to what it did when installed in-line with the regulator. If blower runs well, then problem is probably with the regulator. If blower runs sporadic, slow, badly, then problem is probably with the blower.
PS. My blower is sporadic (Never been replaced, so it's now 12 yrs. old.) and I'll probably be doing this when I get time, about February.
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Sorry to resurrect an old thread guys but it's better than starting a new one.
Will cleaning or replacing the CABIN FILTERS increase the strength of the air coming out of my vents? My problem is even if my fan speed is on MAX (position #5 on my rotary selector switch), The air coming out of the AC vents feels like it's only #2 or #3 strength/speed Any other thing I have to clean? TIA!
Will cleaning or replacing the CABIN FILTERS increase the strength of the air coming out of my vents? My problem is even if my fan speed is on MAX (position #5 on my rotary selector switch), The air coming out of the AC vents feels like it's only #2 or #3 strength/speed
Any other thing I have to clean? TIA!I just changed mine today with a Wix w/charcoal (24767). I just bought the car a few weeks ago and I don't know if it was ever replaced; there were leaves n sh*t.
