On the 210 you can switch the aux fans on via the climate control unit. I forget exactly how off-hand. I think you press and hold the auto buttons. Do a search on Benzworld in the 210 forum.

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2009 ML320 Bluetec
1985 300CD
1981 300TD

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1982 300TD
2000 E320 4Matic Wagon
1998 E430
1984 300SD
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