SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: Cant turn AC/Heat on
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Cant turn AC/Heat on
Worst timing ever.. When I press the blue or red button for ac/heat (at top of dash) I get nothing, neither of them light up. However the bottom controls are working fine. I cannot tell if my ac is working though bc its been really cold outside so its going to blow cold air regardless. I cannot get warm out to come out though. Any help is appreciated 
as mentioned the bottom control unit seems to be working fine, all buttons and knobs are illuminating.
as mentioned the bottom control unit seems to be working fine, all buttons and knobs are illuminating.
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The upper dash buttons don't turn on the ac or heat, all they do is switch between slightly warmer or slightly cooler air than the set temperature from the dash vents only (for comfort during operation) the system will still be working to the temperature you had set below.
if you press the buttons again so neither the blue or red lights are on the dash vents will just use the regulated system temperature.
if you press the buttons again so neither the blue or red lights are on the dash vents will just use the regulated system temperature.
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I had this same issue too maybe a year ago, does it only blow air thats close to the temp outside? It prob is a bad climate control module and yes thats the unit below the Command System with the AC and knobs itself. Its actually very simple to replace if your somewhat handy.
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The upper dash buttons don't turn on the ac or heat, all they do is switch between slightly warmer or slightly cooler air than the set temperature from the dash vents only (for comfort during operation) the system will still be working to the temperature you had set below.
if you press the buttons again so neither the blue or red lights are on the dash vents will just use the regulated system temperature.
if you press the buttons again so neither the blue or red lights are on the dash vents will just use the regulated system temperature.
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a diagnostic check should be performed on your car. With the dials both fully to the right you should have hot air with a warmed up car. You could have a blend door issue, or a coolant flow issue through heater core (e.g. Air pocket)
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Well it was pretty warm outside yesterday and I would say my ac is working well (thank you lord) but when I switch to heat I get no warm air. Would my ac still be functioning if the control module was faulty? What else could I look at before taking it to the stealership?
