<E24> Successful repair -- Blower and temp operation restored

[VBiFFV1998@xxxxxxx]

Hi all!
I rarely post to the group, but I thought I'd just drop by and let you all 
know that I have restored my '88 635csi's blower and temp controls.  I used 
some information off of the Big Coupe Groupe's web site (found at 
www.bmwcca.org) to fix the blower.  It entailed removing the cowl cover, 
removing the heater blower, and replacing a transistor on a bracket mounted 
inside the passenger side duct... (email me if you would like the full 
procedure).  Therefore restoring my blower control from an "OFF" or "FULL 
BLAST" deal, to full range speed.  VERY NICE.  Also, had to work on some 
wiring for the interior temperature sensor.  That made my temperature knob 
change from "COLD AS HELL" or "HOT AS HELL" to the normal full range 
operation.

All in all, about 2 hours time on the car.  I've owned my E24 for 3.5 years 
now, and known how to fix these problems for about 1.5 - 2yrs. now (thanks to 
this list and the E24 list), but I just took 2 hours of my time, and did the 
work.  It's so rewarding, and I'm hitting myself on the head for not sitting 
down and just doing hte work.  It makes the Bimmer just THAT MUCH more fun to 
drive.

So for all of you out there that are having some of the same problems with 
the blower and such, go for it... Just do it, and if you need any help, email 
me, or check out some FAQs!!!  Long live my E24.  Thanks to all, and thanks 
for being BMW owners.  BMW is one of the best marques, and a good chunk of 
that has to do with the owners.  Happy driving!

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Stephen Smith
Univ. of Colorado
Comp. Sci. Major
'88 635csi (171k and VERY strong)
(ALSO has working temp and heater blower!)

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