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Discussion in 'United Kingdom' started by johns355, Oct 16, 2012.

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  1. johns355

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    #1 johns355, Oct 16, 2012
    Hi, my heater valve motor has had it and I've been trying to source a secondhand one because I'm begrudged to pay £600-700 from Ferrari!! I know the part is the same as Saab part number 9625435 for a Saab 9000 but I've exhausted all avenues that I know!! Surely there must be somewhere that can re-furbish these? Any help is appreciated, John.
     
  2. voicey

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    #2 voicey, Oct 16, 2012
    I'm not sure what your exact motor is, but if it's a 12V DC motor then I would try asking someone who refurbishes starter motors if they would try and re-wind it.
     
  3. rustybits

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    #3 rustybits, Oct 16, 2012
    These are getting mighty hard to find.
    This guy may have one, he's pretty helpful. Maybe he has a good used motor to get you out of a hole, he breaks them too...
    http://www.saabtechlimited.co.uk/
     
  4. peterkarvelas

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    #4 peterkarvelas, Oct 16, 2012
    The BMW 7 series cars (1982-1987) use the same motor.
     
  5. johns355

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    #5 johns355, Oct 17, 2012
    Hi Peter, this could be promising! I've searched the internet- you couldn't tell me the part number please? Just to make sure I'm looking for the right one, thanks for your help, John.
     
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    #6 peterkarvelas, Oct 18, 2012
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    John the one I have does not have the part number on it.
    I shall go past my local dealer and enquire as to the part number and post.


    Apologies for my earlier misleading post.

    The unit is from the E30 (3 series 1982-1889)
    It is item marked 12 on the diagram.
    http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=BB13&mospid=47326&btnr=64_1719&hg=64&fg=35

    Item 16 on the following diagram
    http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=BB13&mospid=47326&btnr=64_0525&hg=64&fg=55
     
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  8. johns355

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    #8 johns355, Oct 19, 2012
    Hi, took my actuator off today and run it over to an auto diagnostic specialist this morning, he phoned me this afternoon and told me he's re-newed a couple of bits and there were some dry joints and it's now working perfect! I'm running the car over next Wednesday for it to be fitted so fingers crossed! I'll post the results next week, John.
     
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    #9 johns355, Oct 24, 2012
    took the car over today and the expert tested the plug that goes into the actuator and it was dead! He insisted the actuator did have some dry joints and had seized but now there's got to be more investigating into the wiring going to the heater controls (fuse was OK) The story continues! John.
     
  10. rustybits

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    #10 rustybits, Oct 24, 2012
    High resistance build up on the ecu plugs can cause all kinds of woes too. Try disconnecting and reconnecting the ecu a couple of times...
     
  11. johns355

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    #11 johns355, Oct 26, 2012
    Hi, thanks for the tip, hasn't done anything I'm afraid, this is starting to sound expensive! John.
     
  12. WalkerSport

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    #12 WalkerSport, Jan 12, 2013
    Hi John,

    I removed one from a 355 recently, your welcome to have it and see what you can do with it. Feel free to call or email through the website and i'll sort it out for you.

    T.
     
  13. rustybits

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    #13 rustybits, Jan 13, 2013
    Generous offer there, Tim! :)
     
  14. johns355

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    #14 johns355, Jan 14, 2013
    A very generous offer, Tim! I've pm'd you!
     
  15. WalkerSport

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    #15 WalkerSport, Jan 14, 2013
    Hi Eddie.

    Not when you seem to collect piles and piles of parts you never use or really need, were ebaying loads of parts and bits before we relocate into our new premises.

    If it helps someone out - I'm happy to help.

    T.
     
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    #16 WalkerSport, Jan 23, 2013
    Hello John,

    Did your package arrive ok?

    T.
     
  17. johns355

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    #17 johns355, Jan 23, 2013
    Hi Tim, parcel has arrived- many thanks- hopefully might have some time this weekend to do some experimenting! I'll keep you posted, cheers John.
     
  18. johns355

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    #18 johns355, Jan 27, 2013
    Hi tin- I've been experimenting- no joy I'm afraid! I'm going to try and source a local electrical/wiring specialist, on to plan b! John
     

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