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Mercedes-Benz C320
Report: Broken Stepper Motor Actuating Arm May Cause Clicking Noise From Behind Dash
Mercedes-Benz C320 Problem
Model Years Affected: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
Average Mileage: 105,775 mi (45,300 mi - 180,000 mi)
A repetitive clicking noise from behind the center area of the dash panel is usually caused by a broken stepper motor actuating arm. The actuating arm controls the direction of air flow in the climate control system. Disassembly of the center console will be required to access and change the broken arm with the updated, reinforced part.
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Report #1Visitor, 2003 Mercedes-Benz C320, 79,000 mi
yes me to clicking sound
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Report #2Todra, 2001 Mercedes-Benz C320, 100,000 mi
RookieClicking repeating noise coming from inside the dashboard. Not all the time but I have heard this quite enough...
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Report #3Visitor, 2001 Mercedes-Benz C320, 122,500 mi
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Report #4whitetigerc, 2001 Mercedes-Benz C320, 125,000 mi
RookieHappened only recently in 2010. There are steps on benzworld.org to fix this. I have received quotes from 800-1600 to fix this
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Report #5Visitor, 2004 Mercedes-Benz C320, 78,000 mi
Clicking noise behind dash board.
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Report #6Visitor, 2001 Mercedes-Benz C320, 84,000 mi
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Report #7Visitor, 2001 Mercedes-Benz C320, 128,000 mi
This has happened twice, first time covered by warranty,now doing it again, too expensive to fix.
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Report #8Visitor, 2001 Mercedes-Benz C320
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Report #9Visitor, 2004 Mercedes-Benz C320, 89,888 mi
clicking noise due to motor actuating arm
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Report #11Visitor, 2001 Mercedes-Benz C320, 103,000 mi
CLICKING NOISE FROM BHIND OF DASH . STOPS WHEN I TURN ON HEATER FAN
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Report #12cmoe655, 2002 Mercedes-Benz C320, 125,000 mi
RookieClicking noise comes from the dash when the car is initially started. The flap on the evaporator box needs to be replaced. It hampers with the airflow. Repair cost is $600+
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Report #13Visitor, 2002 Mercedes-Benz C320, 80,000 mi
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Report #14Visitor, 2003 Mercedes-Benz C320, 46,000 mi
clicking sound around panel only when firt stating engine
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Report #15Visitor, 2001 Mercedes-Benz C320, 115,000 mi
Clicking begins every time the car is started. Lasts less than 90 seconds. Really annoying but too costly to repair
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Report #16Visitor, 2002 Mercedes-Benz C320, 157,000 mi
Battery was dead a few days after I detected this clicking sound behind dash. Took to repair shop and their equipment did not show any reason for the 18 month old MZB battery to be dead, even after it was charged and showed "good." Over night went dead again. Awaiting estimate to replace part, told lots of labor because dash has to be removed.
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Report #17Visitor, 2003 Mercedes-Benz C320, 45,300 mi
Having clicking noise in console. Seems to have problem with climate control system
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Report #18Visitor, 2001 Mercedes-Benz C320, 180,000 mi
clicking noise behing dashboard when you first start the car. Haven't had it fixed just deal with the noise it subsides after a few minutes
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Report #19Visitor, 2003 Mercedes-Benz C320, 105,000 mi
Clicking noise behind center console. Suspected the mechanism that controlled the flow of air but this confirmed.
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Report #20south1, 2002 Mercedes-Benz C320, 114,281 mi
RookieClicking center of console when I crank the car C240 2002 Mercedes. Stops after 30 seconds. Third week this has been going on. E-mail pittlakers@aol.com
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Report #21Visitor, 2002 Mercedes-Benz C320, 88,850 mi
MY NOISE IS PRETTY LOUD, AND YOU CAN HEAR IT WHEN THE CAR IS NOT EVEN ON.
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Report #22Visitor, 2001 Mercedes-Benz C320, 130,000 mi
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Report #24wrkplas, 2001 Mercedes-Benz C320, 120,302 mi
Rookiestepper motor makes clicking noise. gets louder at acceleration.
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Report #25Visitor, 2003 Mercedes-Benz C320, 100,500 mi
Have noticed the continuing clicking. Ultimately, it ceases. At forst was concerned about battery draining, until either the starter acted up or truely the battery was dying. As I recently replaced the battery, this was discounted. I continue to live with it, but would be receptive to a replacement flapper arm that will not fail. I am handy and have no difficulty figuring this out (opening the dash, disassemble necessary parts to replace).
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Report #26Visitor, 2001 Mercedes-Benz C320, 114,000 mi
some noise gose on specialy in the morning when i start rhe car the noise goes on for 20 seconds and goes away ,also the elicrical is not the best ,i always have problems with the elictric in the car .
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Report #27Visitor, 2001 Mercedes-Benz C320, 108,000 mi
same as previous posts, shop costs approx. 400 to 600 bucks??
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