GLK-Class (X204) Produced 2008-2014

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Old Dec 6, 2018 | 02:25 PM
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Glk heater blower Cricket sound

Hi all, our 2010 GLK is making a cricket sound when fan is low speed. I've seen this problem on many forums but not on GLK. I would like to try to lubricate it, if it does not work, I will change it.

My question : is the passenger heater blower accessible from the hood behind the battery or is it accessible from under the glovebox?

all input welcome.

Thanks !
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Old Dec 6, 2018 | 04:54 PM
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under glove box. easy to remove
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Old Dec 6, 2018 | 11:56 PM
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100% same problem with my 2010 glk!

glad to see I’m not the only one.

does anybody know how to access it and what is the replacement part number? I’m a diy guy and won’t ever go to the stealership.
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Old Dec 7, 2018 | 04:53 AM
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Check 7zap.com you can find there all part numbers what you need...
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Old Dec 7, 2018 | 10:39 AM
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Old Dec 7, 2018 | 12:29 PM
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Got the same issue on mine, it's probably just a dry bushing. I plan on seeing if the motor can be re-lubricated.
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Old Dec 7, 2018 | 08:29 PM
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wow thanks a lot!!!
this is really it.
now the only question is how I can replace that.
don’t we have a service manual somewhere? I’ve already removed the middle grill and screen, if its somewhere around there, my patient is already wide open
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Old Dec 7, 2018 | 09:01 PM
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really easy, all you need is a torx 20.
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Old Dec 7, 2018 | 09:14 PM
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Originally Posted by JohnnyC
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PE2Q2TIZImc

really easy, all you need is a torx 20.
wow man thanks a lot! This is really super easy. Would a glk and a c class be the same in this regard though? I think they might be, right?

what else can I do once I am already there? I have spare cabin filters, I may as well do that, too right?
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Old Dec 7, 2018 | 09:15 PM
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Oh and how about third party blowers? They are usually one third of the price.
I paid 12k cad for this car and want to keep the costs as little as possible and I don’t expect huge life from it. 2 years would be more than enough
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Old Dec 7, 2018 | 10:35 PM
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I've removed mine before, it is identical to that video, although you may not have the footwell lights.

You can use any brand, it is not a critical part.
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Old Dec 7, 2018 | 10:50 PM
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Thanks a lot JohnnyC!
One last question though, I've checked the website you recommended, 7zap.com.
Saw the diagrams but couldn't identify what I needed. How did you do that, is it by experience? I could never tell that I needed the part 90 by looking at the diagrams like the one below.
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Old Dec 7, 2018 | 10:58 PM
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I'm in Canada and use this site frequently;
https://partsavatar.ca/product/feder...029/edkvdb6dgn

Do you think this would fit? The site says it fits but I have my doubts.
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