Replacement central control unit

[Wesley Thomas]

Hi everyone,

The central control unit in my MP has failed after I spilt a coffee over it.

Sadly I only found out when trying to lower the roof on a campsite and the down switch no longer worked.

Fortunately there was another MP on site and after some begging the owners very kindly let me remove the unit out of their van and temporarily fit it into mine, which worked perfectly and allowed me to lower the roof.

As a result I now know that the unit is very easy to replace , but I am struggling to source a new one.

The parts department at my local Mercedes (Northampton) didn’t have it on their system (presumably because it is a Westfalia part?) and directed me toward Mercedes Vans in Milton Keynes. They had not heard of Westfalia and said that they couldn’t help.

I called Harbour Creek Motorhomes as I had seen them mentioned on here as a Westfalia dealer. They were very helpful, but advised that they work with Westfalia France and directed me toward their local Mercedes Vans dealership. I have yet to try them, but feel like I am going round in circles.

Has anyone had any luck sourcing a replacement unit or recommendations of the best way to do so?

Thank you!
Wesley

 

[Steve B]

This is the first post i can remember regarding replacing the control unit. Hopefully someone can help but good luck in finding the replacement. Could you update the thread when you do source the new part? Thanks

 

[PhilandSal]

Hi everyone,

The central control unit in my MP has failed after I spilt a coffee over it.

Sadly I only found out when trying to lower the roof on a campsite and the down switch no longer worked.

Fortunately there was another MP on site and after some begging the owners very kindly let me remove the unit out of their van and temporarily fit it into mine, which worked perfectly and allowed me to lower the roof.

As a result I now know that the unit is very easy to replace , but I am struggling to source a new one.

The parts department at my local Mercedes (Northampton) didn’t have it on their system (presumably because it is a Westfalia part?) and directed me toward Mercedes Vans in Milton Keynes. They had not heard of Westfalia and said that they couldn’t help.

I called Harbour Creek Motorhomes as I had seen them mentioned on here as a Westfalia dealer. They were very helpful, but advised that they work with Westfalia France and directed me toward their local Mercedes Vans dealership. I have yet to try them, but feel like I am going round in circles.

Has anyone had any luck sourcing a replacement unit or recommendations of the best way to do so?

Thank you!
Wesley

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Morning Wesley

I have just had my roof repaired after it refused to lower. Although it wasn’t the control box that had failed, Mercedes of Taunton managed to source parts. (Not sure from where).

Mercedes class the MP as a car so the commercial side won’t help. It may be worth giving Lee at Taunton a call. He was very helpful.

Good luck. It took me ages to get anywhere trying to sort my roof. (Turns out it was an actuator)

Regards

Phil

 

[WESTIES]

Hi everyone,

The central control unit in my MP has failed after I spilt a coffee over it.

Sadly I only found out when trying to lower the roof on a campsite and the down switch no longer worked.

Fortunately there was another MP on site and after some begging the owners very kindly let me remove the unit out of their van and temporarily fit it into mine, which worked perfectly and allowed me to lower the roof.

As a result I now know that the unit is very easy to replace , but I am struggling to source a new one.

The parts department at my local Mercedes (Northampton) didn’t have it on their system (presumably because it is a Westfalia part?) and directed me toward Mercedes Vans in Milton Keynes. They had not heard of Westfalia and said that they couldn’t help.

I called Harbour Creek Motorhomes as I had seen them mentioned on here as a Westfalia dealer. They were very helpful, but advised that they work with Westfalia France and directed me toward their local Mercedes Vans dealership. I have yet to try them, but feel like I am going round in circles.

Has anyone had any luck sourcing a replacement unit or recommendations of the best way to do so?

Thank you!
Wesley

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Hi Wesley
I have a spare heathy and fully functioning Central Control Panel which is 6 years old and we are near Portsmouth, so if you are still seeking one contact me......Peter 07752059477