W124 heater blower part nos. HELP!!!!!

[mccrackenj]

Hi chaps

Right, I've decided to throw some more cash at the Bornite E320 and get it into a fit state for (slightly) regular use.

The interior heating and cooling fan has completely packed up, not even a whisper. This was proceeded by a period of providing a pathetic dribble of air, then a short period of making faint twittering/squeaking noises. I should have realised that was the tell-tale signs of it's imminent total demise. (As should the 'Merc expert' I sent it to for diagnosis and sorting, but ho, hum.)

So, it needs sorted - but I'm completely bewildered by the number of different options for the blower motor. I've spent a couple of hours searching parts sellers sites and the number of combinations is ridiculous.

RHD Vs LHD
air con V non-air con
cabin air filter V no cabin air filter
climate control V no climate control

So fair I have found just about every combination of all of the above variations - EXCEPT the 1 I want, which is:

RH drive
with air con
with climate control
with cabin filter (which I assume is the long, thin pair of filters that sit under the wiper housing in the engine bay?

I have found 1 which claims to be for a car with cabin filter and air-con, but no mention of climate control - does this really make a difference to the motor I need? The part no. quoted in the description is A124 820 1308. Could this be correct?

I am at my wits end and throwing myself upon the benevolence of the smoker-barge collective beard.

Also - if the motor has ground to a halt and seized, can I assume I've knackered the blower resistor too?

Thanks all!

[55palfers]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/i/302453180956

If I'm remembering correctly, this is the one in mine.

And here's how to get at it

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E0lh8Lqalls

Edited by 55palfers on Wednesday 24th April 20:20

[mccrackenj]

Cheers 55palfers

Interesting. In my search I did come across Hella 8EW 009 159-111 i.e V close to this 8EW 009 159-101

I wonder what the difference is.

I assume this worked for you OK? What was the spec of your W124?

[mccrackenj]

An alternative Merc part no. I've seen used in a listing for the Hella 8EW 009 159-111 is 000 830 7908 and looking at descriptions of the one you posted i.e. 159-101 also lists MB part no 00 830 7908.

So, looks like we're onto something.

[MrScroggs]

Assuming these were factory fitted options, might it be worth giving your VIN number to your local Mercedes main dealer parts dept and asking them for a part number?

I don’t usually have anything to do with the main dealer, but mine was very easy to deal with when I needed a new ignition key. Just a thought.

[55palfers]

mccrackenj said:

Cheers 55palfers

Interesting. In my search I did come across Hella 8EW 009 159-111 i.e V close to this 8EW 009 159-101

I wonder what the difference is.

I assume this worked for you OK? What was the spec of your W124?

I have an E36 AMG.
The blower is fine now.
Best bet to get part no. from MB and a price.
The SL shop carries W124 spares too.