Thread: aircon/vent on driver side dash

They are a pressure fit with a couple of tabs on either side. I had to replace one in my D1 and from memory you just need to slide a thin plastic blade (like a spatula) down the sides and wiggle it out.

Originally Posted by dm_td5

They are a pressure fit with a couple of tabs on either side. I had to replace one in my D1 and from memory you just need to slide a thin plastic blade (like a spatula) down the sides and wiggle it out.

Ok - will give that a go. thx for the reply :-)

Originally Posted by dm_td5

They are a pressure fit with a couple of tabs on either side. I had to replace one in my D1 and from memory you just need to slide a thin plastic blade (like a spatula) down the sides and wiggle it out.

Remember which Wiggle it was specifically Derek?

Ok - I managed to use one of those 'old fashioned' butter knives (the kind with the ebony handles) and it worked a treat. It was probably easier getting it back in though!

I've managed to see what the problem is too.

On the underside where you have the mechanism that controls the open/closed part of the vent there's a little lug which sticks out and slots into the hole and that little lug/pin thing is broken :-(

I've posted a photo of this below and have colour coded the areas as I have no idea what their names are:

Red - you will see a small lug/pin thing, this is the broken plastic bit that should be stuck the the underside of the green bit
Yellow - will flat nose pliers do the trick with getting the blue bit off?
Blue - Is it possible to purchase this part (within blue are) or would it be easier just gluing the broken bit back on with say superglue?

ps - double sided tape comes in very handy for sticking the foam down as well as small hands that can fit in the underside of where the fuses are... seriously not sure how folk go with 'big hands' in fiddly areas!


Thanks...

Lp

Years ago when this happened to mine I had to get a new vent. Try Triumph Rover Spares in Adelaide for a second hand one, but check the price of the new one first as they may not be expensive being an old model now.

thanks, seems a bit extreme though to have to replace the entire thing for only a small part that comes off anyway... think I will fix it first and see how I go...

cheers

Lp

Originally Posted by landyprincess

thanks, seems a bit extreme though to have to replace the entire thing for only a small part that comes off anyway... think I will fix it first and see how I go...

cheers

Lp

Did you manage to repair it, or have to buy a new one, as I have exactly the same problem