97 850 ECC No Defrost/Heat another fix

[combatkarl]

Hello,
Using inspiration from "marginal" https://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/forums ... =1&t=24106 and "mercuric" - https://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/forums ... 0&p=275374
I used another method for the broken plastic female shaft that moves the dampener. The plastic shaft was broken close to the HVAC duct. I replaced the metal shaft in the electric motor with brass square tubing. Cut the the tubing to an appropriate length so it would fit right into the broken plastic shaft. I misplaced the measurement, but it was approximately 1 7/8".

The brass tubing is 3/16" square. K&S Precision Metals Stock #153. Should be available at local hobby (R/C) shops or ACE Hardware. A little electrical tape on the brass tubing will make it fit snuggly into the electric motor.

[combatkarl]

Now to sort out the Blinking Lights on the ECC. Hopefully my code reader, thanks to "jreed," will work.
https://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/forums ... 5&p=251436

[jreed]

Good luck. Let me know how it goes and if you run into any trouble I'd be glad to help out.