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Old 12-02-2005, 04:09 AM   #31
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I have the same problem, but i can't the the freaking floor vent tube off so i can get to the yellow lever. its starting to drive me crazy. any suggestions on how to get that sucker off?
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Old 12-02-2005, 04:48 AM   #32
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Make sure the upper opening (the one that connects to the main heater system) is unlatched...I used a flathead screwdriver to get under the lip and pop it loose. Then lift the bottom LEFT end up until it pops loose (the end that routes toward the shifter stick). You may have to work your hand up under the paneling that surrounds the shifter stick, but it's flexible enough to allow your hand to fit under it. Finally, I had to make sure the panel below the glove compartment assembly was loose and flapping around so I had enough clearance to remove the entire tube. The panel I mean is made of card, not composite, and mine had the alarm system box attached to it.
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Old 12-02-2005, 01:00 PM   #33
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OT, but any guesses why "burping" my coolant system didn't lead to coolant coming out that plastic screw?
After I revved the engine a bit this functioned as normal; the engine spit out some coolant. Mission accomplished!
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Old 04-08-2006, 06:30 PM   #34
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Does anybody have a pic of how the yellow tab that broke off is supposed to be reattached? I just got my new cable and I have no Idea how to reattache it.
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Old 10-06-2006, 06:42 AM   #35
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does anyone have pictures of this cable that is actually in the car? i think mine may be broke, or i need to burp my system. or both..so any pics would be greatly appreciated. Maybe someone needs to do a "knowledge base" page on this. seems like a few of us have had this problem..w/ the bowden cable
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Old 10-06-2006, 04:33 PM   #36
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It's not hard to find. Passenger side, remove the panel by the passenger's feet (phillips screws), then remove the knee bolster (bolted on), then remove the tube that leads air down to the passenger's feet (it's towards the center of the car), and once you move that tube you'll see the RED/YELLOW of the bowden cable. It's attached to a plastic YELLOW arm.
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Old 10-06-2006, 05:14 PM   #37
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how much coolant did you lose when you burped the system? i have animals and dont want to mess w/ having it all over....
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Old 10-09-2006, 06:19 PM   #38
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When I burped it I lost maybe a tablespoon full. Not much at all.
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Old 10-10-2006, 02:23 AM   #39
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Jam a few rags around the bleeder screw and put a tub underneath.

If you spill anything, use kitty litter to absorb the fluid, then wash with soap and water.
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Old 11-07-2006, 07:58 AM   #40
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Hey guys,

Just wanted to say that the info I found on this thread was priceless. I had the same common problem (cable +yellow lever). With all the info I found on this thread, I printed everything out and systematically tried everything first until it came time to take the glove box off.

Again - kudos to you guys.
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Awesome, I love to hear success stories. And doesn't that heat feel good.
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Old 11-08-2006, 02:19 AM   #42
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Good? sheeeeeeeet. Good is not the word. My balls sweat more now than those nights when I need my "medicine" (men - speak up!) from the wife. I absolutely love it.

DOh! too much information....


Funny side note: My 240 drift car is my summer car, and it has no AC. My 318 is my winter/daily driver and it has no heat (until now). Go figure....
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i have the same heater problem and i still can fix it. is this the right cable,the red cable with the yellow end on it?
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remove that airbox and you will see a yellow lever - with a cable attached to it. My level was "popped" out of the niche which made it swing free...hence, no use when using the heater knob.

The cable goes from the yellow lever to the heater knob - remove your stereo, unscrew the two top screws in the din, and pull the center console out a bit. You can see how the cable is attached to the knob, via metal, spiral loop. It might be a good idea while you at it, to put some putty on that spiral loop. Mine kept sliding off - so that was another problem I took care of.
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i was able to see the cable and the knob. it seem fine to me. i tested it a couple of times and it goes back and forth but i still don't have the proper heat just warm air. i check my coolant and my temp gauge seems to be normal. i don't know what to check next. any suggestions?
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