Hi all,
The wire shafts that connect the folding top latches (The ones that secure the top to the windscreen) to the motor have snapped on my convertible. I remember reading a DIY here some time ago about repairing them using RC car driveshaft parts so I went ahead and ordered some universal joints to try it out, however they were too big as one hits the metal near the top motor making mounting impossible.
Before I make another order I thought I would check realoem to see if the shafts can be purchased separately. For the E36 they are not listed, but I noticed they are for the E46:
Left: 54347042479
Right: 54347042480
Has anyone tried using these as a replacement? Curious as it might be a more viable solution for my repair since every wrecker that I contact is charging an arm an a leg for the entire latch!
Kind regards,
Nik
Hello Nik,
The part # you posted is for a E46. They are not sold separately for the E36. It's a 1 piece unit with the lock. I do however have a few I could remove from the locking assembly. I will ship to down under on your dime.
Greg
text 410-967-617 zero or email if that works grfranklin@yahoo . com
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