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Could someone do me a favor and check if they have a rotary dial you turn to let hot or cold air from the climate control into the glove box if you have air balance. This looks like the only place it can go which is right next to the light when you open the door. it's supposed to not have the rotary knob to make sure it's always open when you have air balance. I get conflicting info searching. It looks like this is where it would go but perhaps it's not supposed to be there after all. Good old AI will tell you whatever you want to hear - lol.
Here's what I found:
The "Always Open" Design
You are correct: if the Air Balance system is installed, the dedicated physical thumbwheel or sliding "shutter" usually found in the back or side of the glove box is removed."
Based on what you found, you are right. If your car has the Air Balance system, that thumbwheel is supposed to be missing (or blocked open). You should not have a rotary knob there; it is designed to stay open all the time to let the fragrance out.
Based on what you found, you are right. If your car has the Air Balance system, that thumbwheel is supposed to be missing (or blocked open). You should not have a rotary knob there; it is designed to stay open all the time to let the fragrance out.
Just came back from the dealer as they had a 2026 GLE 63 coupe on the floor and it's the same setup as mine. I took a pic. Just wanted to follow up. Thanks for the responses.
Just came back from the dealer as they had a 2026 GLE 63 coupe on the floor and it's the same setup as mine. I took a pic. Just wanted to follow up. Thanks for the responses.
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren
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