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**etyu** · 06-20-2008

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Originally Posted by shahedC

I have an R171, a 2007 SLK350 to be exact. Took delivery in Oct 2006.

Could you please clarify what the "cabin filter" is? Or provide a picture, and drawn an arrow pointing to it?

Thanks,
~shahedc
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Quote:

Originally Posted by richard_leeds

An amzing co-incidence, the same happened to me this morning. I came into work itching to ask for help on here because we're going away for a weekend in the Dales straight from work.

Th enoise started on the way to work. We didn't have enough time to turn back home to swap for the sensible saloon, so were stuck with the noise all weekend. It stops when the climate control fan is turned off. Thankfully the weather isn't too hot or cold, so we'll be OK with it turned off for the weekend, but it would be really nice to fix it while we're away.

Any more tips on getting to the filter will be appreciated, will I need tools?

Link to cabin air filter change: http://www.slkworld.com/slk-r171-gen...placement.html

May I suggest that you post this query in the ask Dan (premium) section. I am not sure if it is the cabin filter or the fan itself that maybe causing the noise. One may be able to get a glimpse of the "fan blades" by removing the battery compartment cover and see if there's any obstruction or malalignment when the cabin fan is turned on. The fan blades can be observed in the compartment aft of the battery,through a rectanguar opening.