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Mercedes E200 2003 heating issue

loneill67 · 2018-09-24 14:55:02

I have a 2003 w211 and I drive it 150 kilometers to work. The problem is that the temp gauge does not go above 30 degrees and when I get to my last few kilometers then does the temp say 60/70 degrees. It is a bit erratic in its readings. Sometimes it looks correct and more than often its very low. Also the cabin heater…

24-09-2018 2:55pm

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I have a 2003 w211 and I drive it 150 kilometers to work. The problem is that the temp gauge does not go above 30 degrees and when I get to my last few kilometers then does the temp say 60/70 degrees. It is a bit erratic in its readings. Sometimes it looks correct and more than often its very low. Also the cabin heater does not put out hot air when I turn the dial up to max temp rather warm air. Is this related and what could be the problem. Lou

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#2 24-09-2018 3:32pm

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Possibly you are low on coolant, did you check coolant level?

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#3 24-09-2018 4:12pm

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Yes checked this and all is ok with coolant levels

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#4 24-09-2018 4:14pm

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Head Gasket?

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#5 24-09-2018 4:30pm

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Then probably thermostat stuck open / not closing properly.

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#6 25-09-2018 2:32pm

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Will get mechanic to see if its this. Thanks for your help.

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