automatic climate control
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99CLK320,
automatic climate control
I have the AutoClimateControl turned on and I can't for the life of me figure out how to turn it off. The little light is on next to AUTO. Cain't shut it off. The manual doesn't tell ya how turn turn the bitc$ off.
User error, duh!!!!!!!
User error, duh!!!!!!!
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2001 CLK320 Cabrio
With a cabriolet, 'auto' made little sense. Now I can separately turn on either the air conditioner or heater as needed.
Turning off the 'auto' required pushing 2 of the buttons simultaneously, but I don't recall which ones (maybe auto and fan or auto and temp?).
When you find the right combination, the auto light turns off and control of the heater/AC is done through the economy switch, then manually select the temperature up/down and fan speed as required.
Last edited by Serndipity; Sep 2, 2010 at 09:44 AM.
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99CLK320,
pushing 2 of the buttons simultaneously, but I don't recall which ones
I pressed every combination I can think of and the auto function will not turn off. And thats exactly what I need to know.
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From: Boston North Shore
2001 CLK320 Cabrio
As previously mentioned, it made no sense running auto climate control with the roof down and I was able to turn off the automatic climate control feature and then run the system manually, based on information from a forum post (soon after I purchased my 2001 model year) .
It was fairly simple and did require holding down the auto button, with possibly another control button. I recall inadvertently turning the auto control back on a few times, but was able to turn it back to manual control while stopped at the next traffic light.
MB made changes to the CLK climate control module along the way and wonder if turning off the auto feature might have something to do with your 1999 model year.
Couple of of additional suggestions.
Look for an older post between (e.g. 2001 and 2003) in this forum and others. The subject may have been about auto climate control or undocumented things you could do. Also check the E class forums of that period.
I've had good success getting specific information/advice from asking the dealer service department manager/shop foreman.
You could also try call calling the MB-USA 800 support line.
It was fairly simple and did require holding down the auto button, with possibly another control button. I recall inadvertently turning the auto control back on a few times, but was able to turn it back to manual control while stopped at the next traffic light.
MB made changes to the CLK climate control module along the way and wonder if turning off the auto feature might have something to do with your 1999 model year.
Couple of of additional suggestions.
Look for an older post between (e.g. 2001 and 2003) in this forum and others. The subject may have been about auto climate control or undocumented things you could do. Also check the E class forums of that period.
I've had good success getting specific information/advice from asking the dealer service department manager/shop foreman.
You could also try call calling the MB-USA 800 support line.
Last edited by Serndipity; Sep 4, 2010 at 08:43 PM.
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2012 C63
Haha.. I'm glad it's all good now. 
I have a question in return. Does anyone here experience similar problem in that when in rains, the windscreen fogs up really easily and without turning on the a/c, it's very difficult to clear. I have tried tried just about every permutation on the climate control panel. Could it be a blocked vent?
I have a question in return. Does anyone here experience similar problem in that when in rains, the windscreen fogs up really easily and without turning on the a/c, it's very difficult to clear. I have tried tried just about every permutation on the climate control panel. Could it be a blocked vent?
