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Old Dec 30, 2020 | 09:41 AM
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Blower isnt working

Hey guys, previous thread: https://mbworld.org/forums/sl-class-...nger-vent.html

I went out to the car, and the fans don't want to push out any air! i turned on the fan full blower and nothing is coming out

does anyone have an idea?
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Old Dec 30, 2020 | 10:17 AM
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It is possible that your blower wheel came loose from the shaft. The squealing might have been it rubbing the housing or slipping on the shaft and it is now likely totally broken loose. I would start by dropping the blower and taking a look at it. It is under the dash on the passenger side, just remove the under dash cover and then then unbolt the blower. You could also have issues with the blend door servos or the control, but those would be more difficult to diagnose without a proper tool.
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Old Dec 30, 2020 | 10:25 AM
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Is the only blower under the passenger side?
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Old Dec 30, 2020 | 11:27 AM
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Yes, blower mounts below the part number label at the left side of the 3rd picture. Far left side on a RH drive car.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/heater-Blow...sAAOSwabxeKq9r
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Old Dec 30, 2020 | 11:32 AM
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£341? How certain are you, that it is whats required?!
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Old Dec 30, 2020 | 12:40 PM
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Is the fan running at all
I have replaced multiple flap motors as shown here
they are very cheap
you need to find out what is not working before buying a whole device like this that is maybe not needed






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Old Dec 30, 2020 | 12:48 PM
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No, sorry. You do not need the item pictured, I just linked it to show you where the blower attaches. I'm not sure what year your car is, but I believe that the RH drive P/N's for the blower are 2308200314 up to chassis 131515 and 2038202614 for chassis 131516 and up. Not sure if the two can be interchanged, but there are aftermarket parts that seem to fit all years. Here is an ebay link for the early RH drive part for reference: I would check your local used part and aftermarket sources, but first remove it and verify it is the problem.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/blower-moto...gAAOSwFtFfWkYA
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and feel free to post your vin and parts you need so I find the correct replacement numbers
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Ok, so i have it out. Im going to clean it, can i blitz it with WD40?
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Originally Posted by Narday
Ok, so i have it out. Im going to clean it, can i blitz it with WD40?
cleaning yes, but you won't lubricate much as all the fan parts are sealed to avoid humidity

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I tried taking off the casing to the fan, but the connector to the module seems jammed, not sure how to take it off.
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Originally Posted by Narday
I tried taking off the casing to the fan, but the connector to the module seems jammed, not sure how to take it off.
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Old Dec 31, 2020 | 08:17 AM
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Sory, will have to start again.

How do i diagnose what the issue is?
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Sory, will have to start again.

How do i diagnose what the issue is?

I said to post a picture here
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sorry

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Old Dec 31, 2020 | 10:07 AM
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Done, what can i do to repair?
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Done, what can i do to repair?
start by running the blower directly on 12v battery
directly on the brown - red wire
careful with the kinetic energy, hold it firmly

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Old Jan 1, 2021 | 11:23 AM
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Would you believe it, it's working. Just gave it a full clean with wd40, let it rest over night and blew it with air in a can.

I thought, couldn't be that easy? It was.

Really grateful for all your help, everyone Inc Raj an another thread.

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