Air vent adjuster knob broke off, anyone experienced this before?

BSM n54iS · 06-25-2019, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Wolf 335

https://www.venttabs.com/shop-by-vehicle/bmw/

Thanks I actually needed that

colorado.e9x · 06-26-2019, 12:56 AM

3 of mine have been off for a year, I just use a pen and call it good

colorado.e9x · 06-26-2019, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Wolf 335

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Originally Posted by BadContrakt

Wtf? An entire website and company dedicated to vent tabs?

Cashing in on BMWs fine craftmanship I see. Good for them.

There is one catch with those vent tabs, from what i remember someone mentioning here on the forum is that they don't swivel up and down.

Can anyone with these tabs verify this?

dylane_92 · 06-26-2019, 08:55 AM

I ordered from the vent tab site. They are a perfect replacement superior to the OEM but expensive

https://www.venttabs.com/vent-tab-bm...2013-3-series/

cristimm · 07-13-2019, 02:43 AM

Hello everyone.

I am surprised that nobody mentioned the core reason why the tabs break. After some years the vents begin to work harder and harder and the pressure needed on the tabs must be higher in order to adjust the vents. Mine got to the point where the left-right movement is almost impossible. Obviously if I apply more force the tabs will break. I intend to dissassmeble them and clean with water and soap.

nsjames · 07-13-2019, 01:01 PM

a drop of silicon oil applied with a syringe will save you the hassle of taking them apart.

gbmw311 · 07-13-2019, 01:53 PM

Bought from amazon - perfect (and easy) solution - includes a little tool to get it done....For BMW 3 Series E90 E91 E92 E93... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07G4F92GW...p_mob_ap_share

cristimm · 07-16-2019, 01:48 AM

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Originally Posted by nsjames

a drop of silicon oil applied with a syringe will save you the hassle of taking them apart.

Thanks for your reply. I already tried that with no success. Seems that the PO used some sticky stuff to clean the vents.

BSM n54iS · 07-16-2019, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by gbmw311

Bought from amazon - perfect (and easy) solution - includes a little tool to get it done....For BMW 3 Series E90 E91 E92 E93... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07G4F92GW...p_mob_ap_share

Just ordered this one actually, will try and report back

nsjames · 07-16-2019, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by cristimm

Thanks for your reply. I already tried that with no success. Seems that the PO used some sticky stuff to clean the vents.

tha's a drag.

I had to replace my passenger door pull because of the same. someone cleaned it with something that left it all gummy and nasty.

BSM n54iS · 07-22-2019, 04:47 PM

Update: DO NOT BUY from Amazon link above imo. The chrome finish isnt actually chrome, more of a silver slate and doesn't match oem for me

gbmw311 · 07-22-2019, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by BdSM n54iS

Update: DO NOT BUY from Amazon link above imo. The chrome finish isnt actually chrome, more of a silver slate and doesn't match oem for me

That's weird - mine was a perfect match - sorry it didn't work out for you

BSM n54iS · 07-23-2019, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by gbmw311

That's weird - mine was a perfect match - sorry it didn't work out for you

Hard to capture the light for it, but basically mine oem had a mirror like finish to it where this replacement had a matte finish

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mecheng77 · 07-23-2019, 01:31 PM

Vent tabs, I had 3 break on me overtime. They fit and work perfect

fazman · 08-15-2019, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by fazman

This seems like a more economically viable repair option i plan to try in the near future: http://venttabs.com/vent-tab-bmw-e90...3-2006-2013-1/

Wanted to give an update on my vent tab... it's still sliding and working like it should. No problems or issues yet to report.

colorado.e9x · 08-15-2019, 02:32 PM

My fourth and final tab up front broke today, not looking forward to spending this much on plastic wooooo

JingChai · 08-16-2019, 02:53 PM

I saw this thread pop up again, totally forgot to mention that I fixed everything 3 years ago! All I did was remove the trim, use crazy glue and glued the adjusters back, and then everything now works like brand new.

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