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  1. #41
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    as I had a similar problem with no air from vents, I investigated further on my car and we found no broken stepper motor mount, but the stepper motor did not hold in place with the clips, so we fixed it with zip tie, works like a charm now.
    Have made a youtube on my spare IHKA unit to show how the flaps work

    How it works aircon top flap control - YouTube

    Stepper motor IHKA picture by shogun_bucket - Photobucket
    Applies to defroster flap and temperature regulator flap, 2 actuators per car

    stepper motor IHKA picture by shogun_bucket - Photobucket
    Only applies to leg room flap, rear flap, air re-cycling flap and fresh air flap. Six actuators per car

    http://www.bimmerboard.com/members/h...m%20holder.jpg

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    Default Wish there was a way

    Wish there was a way of installing the replacement arm without having to tear the dash apart
    Last edited by shogun; 11-09-2022 at 01:18 AM.

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    Ok so how did you do the zip tie repair? Hey my son just landed a 91 325i convertible, know anyone who knows how to modify the electric top to manual?

    Quote Originally Posted by shogun View Post
    After 4 months of operation I can confirm that the zip tie solution on my car works like a charm, no modification required so far. So I leave it as it is now.

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    like in the pic here

    fixing broken vent stepper motors

    E36 325i convertible for your son? Congratulations. I also have an E36 M3, 1998 model. Love it.

    For conversion of electric top to manual you might ask on BF E36 section, there is especially one expert called flyfishvt, he owns a 97 328i Vert and knows this best.

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    Temporary zip tie fix still works, but next time I am in there I will make a solid metal bracket for the stepper motors on each side.
    Last edited by shogun; 02-24-2017 at 07:24 AM.

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    DIY: IHKA mixer flap motor mount completely broken, Repair with pics https://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/s...pletely-broken

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