If you have a 1981 to 1985 W123 300D, 300CD, 280E, 280CE, 300TD or a 1981 to 1989 W107 380SL, 560SL, or a 1981 to 1991 W126 380SE/L 300SD 500SE/L 300SDL 420SE/L 300SE/L 560SE/L 380SEC 560SEC that has automatic climate control this video manual will apply. These cars have a monovavle that controls hot coolant flow into the heater core. If you are having issues with no heat, heat all the time or inconsistent heat this valve may be the problem. BUT there is no guaranteed it is the only problem. This video will help you with the following:
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Product Details
- What years and models use this type of mono valve
- Where it is located
- Types of problems associated with it
- How to inspect it
- How to remove and replace it
- How to test it
- Ways to get “emergency heat” or to clamp the heat off in the summer
Kent shows all the inspection and test procedures on the bench. He does not go over removing the monovalve housing from the car. That is just a matter of draining coolant and disconnecting all the hoses. (on the W126 chassis you will need to remove the forward false firewall). You only need to remove the monovalve housing if it is cracked or otherwise damaged. You do not need to remove the housing to replace the internal valve. Draining some coolant (about 1 gallon) will be required if you remove and replace the mono valve from your car.
PLEASE NOTE: This video DOES NOT cover the following: No information is included that covers the automatic functions, the switch panel or power coming to the monovavle. If you replace the mono valve and are still have problems you will need to refer to the factory climate control manual for additional help.
Total run time in minutes: 15:54
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