e320 - odd noise from overhead console

Oct 27, 2003 6 Replies
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We just got a second w210 last week (1997 e320). A strange noise has started in the overhead console just to the right of the sunroof swich. It is coming out of two small (1 cm) slots that look like vents. It sounds like radio static or a tiny fan with a bad bearing. The sound starts when the ignition is turned on and stops about 10 seconds after key is turned off.



Using any/all the overhead console lighting or sunroof switches has no effect.



What do they have hiding in there? Anyone have a clue?



Scott D


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Small fan motor that draws in cabin air for input sampling for the Climate Control system/sensor....

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Thanks AJ! - guess I'll be taking it apart soon to find the bugger.

Scott D

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Part #- 140 830 00 08 - $89.15

They fail often in a Smoker car.... Sometimes they can be cleaned, but watch out for the sensor thermistor. Delicate part

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thx Gerald. I've got part# from AJ - now, off to the parts counter (or "boutique", as they like to call it ) :^)

Scott D

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A tiny fan (with a bad bearing ;-)

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