Control Flaps May Fail Due to Leaking Vacuum Manifold for Climate Control Actuator on Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG

Submitted by Vehicle Owner · May 29, 2025

Published by RepairPal

Problem overview

The vacuum manifold for the climate control actuator may develop a leak, This can cause poor or no operation of the air delivery and temperature control flaps.

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Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG vehicles with this problem

3 model years affected

1998 Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG

1999 Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG

2000 Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG

1998 Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG

1999 Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG

2000 Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG

Average mileage: 20,000 miles

(20,000 - 20,000)

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