Airbox Flap does not open

[ChrisCSL]

Hi!
I just realized that the Airbox lid does not open on my car.
i revved the car in stood still with sport-button activated like in this vid:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ZMYmoZW2kk
But the lid did not move.
I then extracted the actuator and tested it with external power supply. The actuator works. Then opened and closed the lid manually while measuring the resistance of the throttle valve switch. Resistance changed through the turn. So I think both parts are ok.
I realized, that, when turning on ignition the extracted actuator turns about 3 full circles, then stops. When built in, the actuator tries to turn, but it can't, because it tries to turn via the close-direction, but the lid is closed already.

Anybody has a clue where the error in the system hides?
What can I check next, to make the lid operate?
Chris

[giraffe]

Replace the potentiometer common failure .
Hope this helps .

[Bounce]

Hi!
I just realized that the Airbox lid does not open on my car.
i revved the car in stood still with sport-button activated like in this vid:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ZMYmoZW2kk
But the lid did not move.
I then extracted the actuator and tested it with external power supply. The actuator works. Then opened and closed the lid manually while measuring the resistance of the throttle valve switch. Resistance changed through the turn. So I think both parts are ok.
I realized, that, when turning on ignition the extracted actuator turns about 3 full circles, then stops. When built in, the actuator tries to turn, but it can't, because it tries to turn via the close-direction, but the lid is closed already.

Anybody has a clue where the error in the system hides?
What can I check next, to make the lid operate?
ChrisSeem to remember ages ago someone saying,that there air box flap was taken off and when replaced it was put back on in the closed position,when it should have been put back on in the open position,then would not work,if that makes any sense:119:Perhaps yours has been removed and put back wrongly.I may be talking bollox as usual.:-D

[GTR]

Replace the potentiometer common failure .
Hope this helps .

Mines got a similar issue, but intermittent. It's at your work place now waiting for you to look at when your feeling better.:thumbs:

[sailorbaz]

I had this issue once before also and it turned out to be the potentiometer. Straight forward replacement... under warranty I may add, :-D

[glendog74]

Remove the flap - Simples! :smokin:

[ChrisCSL]

Just for the record:
I changed the potentiometer as you suggested, and: NOW I know how a CSL Airbox has to sound.

Thank You all for your help.
What a wonderful forum!

Chris

[Mark CSL]

Good you got it sorted and thanks for the update :thumbs:

[giraffe]

Good stuff :-D

[mick csl]

Hi,
I'm Mick from Holland, I own a csl SG since february 2012.
The airbox flap does not open also.
I read a lot about the (potentiometer) but where can i find the potentiometer ?.
maybe anyone has a part number of the potentionmeter.

Best regards,
Mick

(Sorry for the bad english)

[alexk]

Hi,
I'm Mick from Holland, I own a csl SG since february 2012.
The airbox flap does not open also.
I read a lot about the (potentiometer) but where can i find the potentiometer ?.
maybe anyone has a part number of the potentionmeter.

Best regards,
Mick

(Sorry for the bad english)

Here it is

http://bmwfans.info/parts/catalog/E46/Coupe/Europe/M3_CSL-S54/LHD/N/2003/september/browse/engine/suction_pipe_for_air_duct_system/

Part number 4 -> 13 63 7 840 383

[mick csl]

Here it is

http://bmwfans.info/parts/catalog/E46/Coupe/Europe/M3_CSL-S54/LHD/N/2003/september/browse/engine/suction_pipe_for_air_duct_system/

Part number 4 -> 13 63 7 840 383

Thank you for your help, I will order it directly by my dealer.

[Bounce]

Thank you for your help, I will order it directly by my dealer.Try Bmmini parts,it's all oem stuff,but quite a bit cheaper even with shipping.;)

[CraigMillwardCroft]

Hi,
I'm Mick from Holland, I own a csl SG since february 2012.
The airbox flap does not open also.
I read a lot about the (potentiometer) but where can i find the potentiometer ?.
maybe anyone has a part number of the potentionmeter.

Best regards,
Mick

(Sorry for the bad english)
Your English is better than most of us on this site :whistle:

[Bounce]

Your English is better than most of us on this site :whistle::hahaha::hahaha:

[shane@mbtech]

I find that if you are pressing the button (and you are sure you are pressing the correct buttons), and the flaps dont co-operate...... a little chlorform helps:hahaha:

[CraigMillwardCroft]

I find that if you are pressing the button (and you are sure you are pressing the correct buttons), and the flaps dont co-operate...... a little chlorform helps:hahaha:
:hahaha::hahaha::hahaha: See socks on various flap stage's :whistle:

[shimmy]

I find that if you are pressing the button (and you are sure you are pressing the correct buttons), and the flaps dont co-operate...... a little chlorform helps:hahaha:


and a blindfold?

[shane@mbtech]

and a blindfold?

You may have one in your tool kit, :smokin:

[shimmy]

You may have one in your tool kit, :smokin:

Is it all coming back to you now? :thumbs:

[Jon8710]

get rid of the flap the car runs so much better and you dont have to have the sport button on all the time to get any noise so it not twitchy of the line ect ect