Hard to believe, unless you live in Calgary, that cold weather is here in August!

Turned on my heater, blew some "warm" air but not hot, worried about the issued being a radiator.

Tried the various selections but the auto and high blew cold air, regardless that the temp control was on HIGH.

By the time I got to the mechanic, I felt like an ice cube.

Alex checked it and said it is likely the heat core (radiator) and in Germany it was an ~ $1000 EUROS for labor and part!

He re-iterated what someone else said - the coolant is guaranteed for life, however if someone cheaped out and used less than premium fluids, which this car requires, then you're fubarred, the system gets gummed up and it's difficult to blow it out due to blockages and air pockets.

Potential cost: $250 for part (ok) but 9 to 10 hours labour ($$$)

He suggested to run it for a while and see if it clears itself, since it may have sat for a while and where it was before (interior BC) they certainly don't have the cold we get here in Calgary!

Has anyone had experience with this and any advice?

**********
#2 Side Mirror - power control isn't functioning - ideas of what to check besides fuses?

Is there a master list of fuse ID's and where would I find the fuse box in the W126, 300 SE, 1988?

****************
#3 Rear Visors - checked out and worked on inspection - now do nothing, again any ideas on what to check besides fuses?

*******************

Had the car detailed in/outside, possible connection ??

Thanks in advance for your insight, experience and advice!

__________________
1988 Mercedes Benz 300 SE, W126, 184,986 km
1989 BMW 535i, E34, 351,000 km