Richiep Posted May 9, 2016 Report Share Posted May 9, 2016 Hi all, Can anyone advise how to free up the heater direction flap under the dashboard of a TR6 please. I meant to look at this while I had the gearbox out recently, but forgot!.. Not sure how much this is meant to move.. but it moves just a little using the heater knob, but then seems to jam / stop for some reason.. Any suggestions would be very helpful.. Thanks in advance.. Richard Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aardvark Posted May 9, 2016 Report Share Posted May 9, 2016 Hello Richard. Have you tried adjusting the cable via the trunnion? Cheers Dave Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted May 10, 2016 Report Share Posted May 10, 2016 The flap is usually very loose, its more likely to be the cable seized. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mike3md Posted May 10, 2016 Report Share Posted May 10, 2016 Maybe the carpet on the tunnel is stopping it opening more? It does on mine, and I think before next winter I will have to cut a piece of the carpet out. Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted May 11, 2016 Report Share Posted May 11, 2016 Maybe the carpet on the tunnel is stopping it opening more? It does on mine, and I think before next winter I will have to cut a piece of the carpet out. Mike Your carpet must be very loose then as there is normally enough clearance as the flap doesnt come down that far when in the interior heat position. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mike3md Posted May 11, 2016 Report Share Posted May 11, 2016 Hmm, not really, it seems pretty solid on the top of the tunnel.. The flap opens about 3/4". Just off to Monaco for the Classic GP, so hopefully I won't need any heat! Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Richiep Posted May 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2016 Hi all, Thanks for the replies.. Sounds like I need to get under there and take a proper look.. Will check the cable to see if that has seized, or if there are any obstructions.. Thanks again.. And enjoy your trip Mike! Cheers Richard Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jean Posted May 12, 2016 Report Share Posted May 12, 2016 I think the flap is operated by a steel wire, not exactly a cable. Compared to a cable, composed of thin strands, a steel wire better accepts forward and backward's movement. Maybe it was shortened in the past and limits the angle of the flap lever track.. Havn't been under the dash for some time, this what I remember..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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