center vent question-not the standard one. - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

rebreath · #1 08-21-2006, 01:46 PM

afternoon all...
started to track down center vent air lack and found a row of vacuum switchover valves behind climate control panel.#4 is non-functional.this has a green vacuum line(fresh air recirc I beleive).do I need this valve-it seems to be one that I cannot do without.Is this a dealer part only-is not listed in buy parts section.can I bypass effectively and still have normal funtion?

deerefanatic · #2 08-21-2006, 01:57 PM

You should probably replace it. It is known as a vacuum change over valve. Fastlane should carry it, but if not, the guy I always buy parts from, www.*************** has them for sure. Approx $35 give or take. $75 orders get free shipping........And he's a little cheaper than Fastlane too.......

I also have some used ones I might let go......Give me an offer and I'll consider it if you're interested....

winmutt · #3 08-21-2006, 02:00 PM

What model AC? AC II (aka PBC)? I have anything you need.

rebreath · #4 08-21-2006, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by winmutt

What model AC? AC II (aka PBC)? I have anything you need.

not sure-I have an 84 300D turbo.
btw-how do I get my car type to be attached to the bottom of these posts?

Brian Carlton · #5 08-21-2006, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by rebreath

btw-how do I get my car type to be attached to the bottom of these posts?

Press "user CP" at the top of the page.

Go to "edit signature".

Add your info.

Go all the way down to the bottom of the page and press "save signature".

winmutt · #6 08-21-2006, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by rebreath

not sure-I have an 84 300D turbo.
btw-how do I get my car type to be attached to the bottom of these posts?

user cp... dig around...

You should probably dig up the FSM and climate control testing procedures...

rebreath · #7 08-21-2006, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by winmutt

user cp... dig around...

You should probably dig up the FSM and climate control testing procedures...

did that which is how I got to where I am now.

rebreath · #8 08-21-2006, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by deerefanatic

You should probably replace it. It is known as a vacuum change over valve. Fastlane should carry it, but if not, the guy I always buy parts from, www.*************** has them for sure. Approx $35 give or take. $75 orders get free shipping........And he's a little cheaper than Fastlane too.......

I also have some used ones I might let go......Give me an offer and I'll consider it if you're interested....

darn-gonna hit the yard first cause I have an 85 300D turbo That I have been stripping.I think there are still several of these in the car.If not though would you take 40 for two that work?I will check back later and let you know what I found, as i am heading out to the junkyard.thanks for the response.

deerefanatic · #9 08-21-2006, 02:03 PM

Sure, sounds like a deal to me.......email me at matthew@icsrepair.com if your need em and I'll send you a quote for the whole deal with shipping......