M-B E320CDI Aux heater

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Thu 16 Dec 2004 16:38
M-B E320CDI Aux heater - Andrew Moorey (Tune-Up)
my car is fitted with an auxiliary heater which is supposed to come on when the engine temp is below 70 deg and the outside temp less than 6 deg. Now that we have had some cold mornings I am of the opinion that mine doesnt work as the cabin does not seem to be getting warm particularly quickly, I would have expected warm air to be wafting out within a minute or so but it takes about 4-5 mins/ 2-3 miles.
Andrew
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Simplicate and add lightness!!
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Thu 16 Dec 2004 18:02
M-B E320CDI Aux heater - mark999
Our V220CDi had one (so does Our caravelle TDi)This one had a switch for the aucillary heater. You could tell when it was on because of the smell, very much like a parafin heater.
I very rarely used it as it didn't seem to warm the heater any faster.
As far as I can remember the unit is a Webasto.

Mark
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Sun 19 Dec 2004 17:28
M-B E320CDI Aux heater - drbe
Andrew

My E320CDI has a switch in the ashtray compartment (if memory serves!) Is yours switched off?

drbe
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Mon 20 Dec 2004 06:58
M-B E320CDI Aux heater - Andrew Moorey (Tune-Up)
Yes, checked that. This system (like the climate control) is 'on' by default and has to be selected 'off'.
Andrew
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Mon 17 Jan 2005 03:28
M-B E320CDI Aux heater - CarlV
Mine works only when the auto climate control is activated, and starts warming within a minute after driving off.
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