Mercedes Benz R170 SLK Aircond Control Panel 1708300385 – Original Used Part
RM 380
Condition: Used (Original)At a Glance
- Mercedes Benz R170 SLK Aircond Control Panel 1708300385 – Original Used Part
- Part number: 1708300385
- Fits: Mercedes Benz R170 SLK-Class · confirm by chassis number before ordering
- Used Original · tested working
- RM 380 · final quote via WhatsApp
- M.S. Motor · Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia · ready stock
Diagnosis and Common Symptoms
As these R170 chassis age, the climate control interface frequently becomes a failure point due to heat-soak and mechanical wear on the rotary potentiometers. Common symptoms of a failing 1708300385 unit include the air conditioning compressor failing to engage despite a correct gas charge, or the blower motor becoming unresponsive in specific dial positions. You may also encounter erratic temperature fluctuations where the heater valve stays open, or a total loss of backlighting on the fascia. If your diagnostic scanner shows communication errors with the HVAC module or if the manual dials feel "mushy" without distinct tactile clicks, the internal circuit board or mechanical switches have likely reached their end-of-life.
Introduction
This is a Genuine Mercedes-Benz factory component salvaged from donor R170 vehicles and subjected to rigorous bench testing. Unlike low-quality aftermarket replicas that often suffer from poor dial calibration and mismatched illumination, this Genuine used unit maintains the factory-correct tactile response and voltage signals. Every unit is inspected for internal PCB corrosion and terminal pin integrity to ensure it provides a seamless restoration of your SLK’s cabin climate functionality.
Product Details
- Brand: Mercedes-Benz
- Model Compatibility: SLK-Class R170 (SLK200, SLK230 Kompressor, SLK320, SLK32 AMG)
- Part Name: Climate Control Unit / Air Conditioning Control Panel
- Part Number: 1708300385
- Condition: Genuine Used (Tested Working)
- Notes: This is the dual-dial manual configuration. Please verify that your existing part number matches exactly to ensure harness compatibility.
Frequently Asked Questions
What symptoms indicate failure?
Common signs include the AC compressor not cycling on, the fan speed dial working only on certain settings, or the inability to switch between hot and cold air despite the rest of the cooling system being functional.
Does this require coding?
No. On the R170 platform, this control panel is generally a "plug-and-play" component. Once the harness is connected, the vehicle's electrical system recognizes the module immediately without the need for Star Diagnosis adaptation.
Is this original?
Yes, this is a Genuine Mercedes-Benz part. It features the original factory materials and internal components designed specifically for the R170 electrical architecture.
Part price does not include installation. Our workshop can install for you, labour is charged separately and confirmed with you before any work starts.
We cannot diagnose your car over WhatsApp or photos. Not sure this part will solve your problem? Come for a workshop check, diagnosis fee RM180. If you proceed with the repair using our parts, the RM180 is offset into the labour charge. If you decide not to repair, only the RM180 applies.
All parts are tested and guaranteed to work. Whether a part solves your car's problem can only be confirmed by diagnosis.
Shipping: from Kuala Lumpur, West Malaysia ~RM50, East Malaysia ~RM80 (estimate, confirm via WhatsApp). Delivery 1-2 working days in secure anti-static packaging.
Warranty: 30-day exchange for control units, engines, gearboxes and other major parts; 14 days for small parts. Claims require proof of installation by a qualified workshop. No warranty for items opened, modified, or damaged by wrong installation.
Prices vary with stock and part condition. Final price via WhatsApp.
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