Make sure the vac line to the thermo valve is on and the valve itself is working. Fan speed is manual on the 190, so I would guess something is wrong with the pushbutton unit UNLESS it also does automatic fan speeds (I don't know -- will find out when I get the one I have a new starter).

Peter

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1972 220D ?? miles
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