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Originally Posted by rhombus  So has anyone here actually replaced the whole bowden cable? I think I need to replace mine, but I'm not sure how I can actually do that. I've removed the glove box, lower dash on the driver sside, have the radio out and also the center console around the shift knob, and I don't think I can I can access the area where the cable attaches to the knob. |
Hi guys,
Had the same problem. Heat was warm-ish but not toasty. Winters are brutal in Canada.
Thought I could start by first checking for a broken bowden cable then bleed, replace heater valve and what not. Indeed, it was the Bowden cable. God bless you all. This thread saved me time and money. Thank you for sharing.
You can fix it with a thin wire or any of the other DIY suggestions. However, it's easier to just go down to the dealer and buy a new one. In Canada it will cost you $10.99 (Toronto dealership). After taxes etc it comes to ~14 bucks - shipped from Germany. Took about 8 days to get to Toronto.
Just be careful about the part number. You want the
Bowden Cable Temperature Control as per RealOEM.com. Part number: 64228367779
http://realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?...99&hg=64&fg=20 (third from bottom) First time around they sent the wrong one so I had to wait another 8 days. Thought I could save someone time and hopefully also contribute a little.
Pictures of broken Bowden cable:
http://i42.tinypic.com/15x4b6f.jpg http://i39.tinypic.com/148hmrk.jpg http://i40.tinypic.com/259d4xc.jpg The radio/knob panel I put up just for size comparison. It took me around an hour to get it done. I went in through the radio. It's more difficult trying to reach in from the glove compartment.
Cheers guys