Air Vent is not working

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Air Vent is not working
Topic Started: Mon Jun 29, 2009 8:49 pm (135 Views)
Bre	Mon Jun 29, 2009 8:49 pm Post #1
Learning Posts: 27 Group: Members Member #4,337 Joined: June 29, 2009	Hello I have a problem, my vents arent working, the fuses are OK, I noticed that maybe the problem is in the ignition barrel, because somtimes they start to blow when I shake the key a litle in it, but a few second latter they stop again. What sould I do?



Bre	Mon Jun 29, 2009 8:52 pm Post #2
Learning Posts: 27 Group: Members Member #4,337 Joined: June 29, 2009	I forgot to tel its an 92, 190E, 1.8 Automacit



algord83	Mon Jun 29, 2009 8:53 pm Post #3
Taller than shorter people Posts: 2,045 Group: Members Member #1,981 Joined: November 30, 2007	Do you mean that the heater fan is intermittent? Take the fuse out and re-seat it. .That has cured it on all 4 190's I have owned.. I hope it's that simple for you . Al



CrysAk	Mon Jun 29, 2009 8:54 pm Post #4
Moar Bass! Posts: 5,034 Group: Members Member #456 Joined: August 14, 2006	thats strange lol, maybe a loose wire to the bottom of the fuse box ? i have this problem with my indicators.



Bre	Mon Jun 29, 2009 9:07 pm Post #5
Learning Posts: 27 Group: Members Member #4,337 Joined: June 29, 2009	OK I will try to re-seat the fuses, in the morning. I hope to that will solve this problem. I`m new to 190, I just bought it yesterday. Thank for the quick answer.



algord83	Mon Jun 29, 2009 9:12 pm Post #6
Taller than shorter people Posts: 2,045 Group: Members Member #1,981 Joined: November 30, 2007	Now that you are a member, it is a legal requirement that you show us pictures. Welcome to the site mate Al Edited by algord83, Mon Jun 29, 2009 9:12 pm.



Bre	Mon Jun 29, 2009 9:14 pm Post #7
Learning Posts: 27 Group: Members Member #4,337 Joined: June 29, 2009	OK After I fix the fan, I will take pictures of my new ride, and will show them.



stwat	Mon Jun 29, 2009 9:17 pm Post #8
Moderator Posts: 12,076 Group: Moderator Member #28 Joined: November 11, 2005	Hello and welcome mate. This could be the conection to the back of the ignition barrel that has come loose. Its a big round black connector. I had a similar issue with my 2.6 after i replaced the ignition barrel.



chrismatheou	Mon Jun 29, 2009 9:20 pm Post #9
Enthusiast Posts: 1,375 Group: Members Member #789 Joined: January 4, 2007	My moneys on the ignition barrel.



Bre	Mon Jun 29, 2009 9:25 pm Post #10
Learning Posts: 27 Group: Members Member #4,337 Joined: June 29, 2009	How can I get to that black connector on the back of the barrel. Do I have to remove/take out the barel for that? I dont know how to do that?



algord83	Mon Jun 29, 2009 9:28 pm Post #11
Taller than shorter people Posts: 2,045 Group: Members Member #1,981 Joined: November 30, 2007	I would unscrew the trim above the driver's knees, remove, lay on my back, find the connector and wiggle it. Perhaps it just needs re connecting properly? If the barrel needs taking out, this has been a tit the lat 2 times i've had to do it. Al



stwat	Mon Jun 29, 2009 9:29 pm Post #12
Moderator Posts: 12,076 Group: Moderator Member #28 Joined: November 11, 2005	You need to remove the panel under the steering wheel, the one that is above the pedals. I think its 4 or 5 screws and it will drop down. You should then be able to get your hand up to feel around the back of the ignition barrel. You should be able to feel the connector and push it on if it has come loose. I'm moving this to the correct section Stu Edited by stwat, Mon Jun 29, 2009 9:31 pm.



Bre	Mon Jun 29, 2009 9:39 pm Post #13
Learning Posts: 27 Group: Members Member #4,337 Joined: June 29, 2009	I will try everything you told me in the morning, a will let you know was it sucesful.



Bre	Sat Jul 4, 2009 8:09 pm Post #14
Learning Posts: 27 Group: Members Member #4,337 Joined: June 29, 2009	Problem solved The connector on the back of the ignition barrel was OK I put in new fuses, it helped, the vent started to work until I started the car. After I start the car they stop to work. The fix of this problem is that I have to turn backward the ignition key 1mm and vala air is flowing. It look like its a litle problem with the contakt in the barrel. I can live with that. Thank evrywone for the help.



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