FAQ 164 TECHTALK Our replacement metal gears have been successfully installed in 164's worldwide since 1998. They provide a long-term solution to the annoying problem of "stepper motor failure" (actually stepper motor gearbox gears failure!) in the heating/aircon system. Behind the dash of the Alfa Romeo 164 with automatic climate control there are two stepper motors: one opens and closes a flap to allow hot/cold air into the climate control system and the other controls a distribution drum directing controlled-temperature air around the car's interior vents. The motors achieve this through reduction gearboxes which convert the motor revolutions to high-torque, slow acting lever motions. Inside each of these stepper motor gearboxes there are five small gears (or cogs): two metal and three plastic. The plastic gears have a high failure rate and short life, and cause expensive and time-consuming repairs. There is a solution. The metal gears we supply replace all three plastic originals in each stepper gearbox for a dependable and long-lasting overhaul. The replacements are made of bronze, mild steel and hardened steel in a combination designed to give maximum strength and longevity. A full set is required to overhaul both stepper gearboxes of the 164's climate control system, however if you want to recondition only one stepper gearbox we also offer a 'half' set. As well as our extensive illustrated section on loosening the dash (fascia) to obtain access to the steppers we offer some assistance with alternative access methods. All these sections are found via the Steppers Access (Index) page. ![]()

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