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11-27-2006, 02:06 PM
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Magical Properties of Paper Towels in Windshield Vents
Every time i see a diesel Benz, there is always paper towels or a rag stuck in what looks like a vent right in front of the windshield. What is this? When I bought my Benz I found it like this. What does this all mean?! I am thinking of removing mine.
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#2
11-27-2006, 02:12 PM
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Sounds to me like the diaphrams are busted somewhere that controls the air flow and they are trying to control airflow to the vents they want with paper towels.
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2005 Accord Hybrid (Wifes) 1995 Subaru Impreza L AWD (Snow car) 1984 GMC Sierra 1500 (Mine) 1983 300CD Best $ I ever spent. (Mine) 1984 190D (sold and glad I did) 1983 300D (sold and wished I hadn't)
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11-27-2006, 02:25 PM
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Quote:
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2005 Accord Hybrid (Wifes) 1995 Subaru Impreza L AWD (Snow car) 1984 GMC Sierra 1500 (Mine) 1983 300CD Best $ I ever spent. (Mine) 1984 190D (sold and glad I did) 1983 300D (sold and wished I hadn't)
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#5
11-27-2006, 02:35 PM
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Yes, I'll bet it's a bad defrost actuator leaking air to the windshield. Running AC with this air leak on a hot day can cause condensation on the windshield as it does in our minivan with a similar leak.
In a 126 you can replace the defrost actuator by reaching through the glove box hole. You need a skinny arm with two elbows but it can be done. Hopefully the dash doesn't have to come off in a 123. Sixto 93 300SD
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#6
11-27-2006, 04:29 PM
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Defrost is easy in a W123. Sometimes the pod will be fine and the sealing foam on the doors drys out and flakes off.
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Adam Lumsden (83) 300D Vice-President of the MBCA International Stars Section
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11-27-2006, 10:19 PM
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My defrost vents always bleed while the fan is on, most likely isn't right I'm sure, but has never been enough trouble to bother digging into it yet. When I want the windshield defrosted, they don't blow a lot of air, so I just cup my hand over the left side vent and guide the air into the windshield, works great as an early morning "turbo" defroster,lol. Not to mention the benefits of warming your hands up to regaining feeling warm and fuzzy....just before you lay them upon an icy cold steering wheel....
-Chris 80 240D w/617
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