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electric motor sound near the rear view mirror in a E300D
Can anyone tell me what the electric motor sound coming from the rear view mirror area is? When the car is started it going at a higher rpm but then quiets down abit.
Secondly, where is the antenna in this car? Lastly can someone tell me if the front cigar lighter has its own fuse? Mine is out and wanted to check before purchasing a new one. I just purchased this car and within the first week an error code comes up and I have to change out the Glow Plugs which I will be doing this weekend followed by the excellent instructions from this forum. |
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What year is your E300D? Much depends on that important piece of information.
The sound you hear may be part of the system that re-aims the mirror and adjusts the seat and the steering column for individual drivers. The radio antenna may be built into the rear window. The lighter socket is usually on a fuse with other accessories. It all depends on what year (and therefore the model) of your E300D. Could be either a 124 or a 210, I think.
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It's probably the climate control system sampling the air to get a temperature reading. The pump is behind the glove box and it pulls air through the little black nub next to the rear-view mirror.
You can put your ear up to it and verify this. As you've read, be VERY careful with the GP's! It's a great car, enjoy it!
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-Evan Benz Fleet: 1968 UNIMOG 404.114 1998 E300 2008 E63 Non-Benz Fleet: 1992 Aerostar 1993 MR2 2000 F250 |
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When I first purchased my E300, I did also notice this hum/whine noise from the same area. I took that cluster out, and saw the little fan covered with dust. I blasted it with compressed air to clean it out. It helped the noise for a little bit, but I believe I ended up replacing it.
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MY MB is a 1997 E300D. Thanks for the input.
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