clk 320 draught round center console area

[BIGCEE]

hello all and a very merry crimbo

now that the cold weather is upon us i have began to notice a really bad draft around the center console and passenger side foot well. heating system is fine and although this may sound really stupid it seems to get a lot worse when turning left. i`m thinking possible problem with ventilation/airflow gates anybody got any ideas

 

[Dieselman]

If you really think it's when turning left then check the steering column gater, it could be split.

 

[jefrs]

On this one the centre vents are for fresh air. With the vent shut to "0" we seem to get a cold draft emanating from the ashtray area, as if the duct somewhere behind is leaking.

Is this possible? How do you get at it to fix?

 

[Barbanasos]

+1 for the steering column gromet. If it is split, noise and air will just flow under the dash.

 

[Shude]

when fitting comand to my 202 I found a few, large pieces of insulation behind the dash and under the gear selector area, if those are missing there is a significant draught sometimes!