Vent Oscillation No Longer Works

[Blue Express]

I just realized both vents on the dash no longer oscillate with the control on my 2018 M3 LR. Anyone has the similar issues and resolution before I scheduled a service appointment. My warranty has already been expired. What is the cost to repair?

 

[RayK]

??? I don't believe that Model 3 ever had an automatic oscillating dash vent option. As far as I know my own 2018 LR RWD has never had this. If it's there's a software update that enabled this after 2022.12.3.2 then I'm not aware.

edit: If you mean that the vent does not redirect air when you manually drag your finger across the screen, then yes, that's a problem that probably requires a service visit.

 

[Shelburne]

I'm not sure what you mean by "oscillate". Here's the dictionary definition, "To vary in magnitude or position in a regular manner around a central point." I have a 2020 M3. It has never had any sort of "oscillating" feature". You can change the direction of the air coming from the vents, but the car doesn't do it by itself or do it continuously. The fan speed will change if you have the Hvac system set to "auto" but it only does it as the cabin temp rises or falls. It does not do it continuously.

 

[Blue Express]

I am referring to the air vent not changing the direction of the air flow based on the control.

 

[Timbo2]

I have a 2018 and had the same issue. Do they just make clicking sounds?

I had the left and right actuators replaced under warranty. I checked my invoice and it was all zero cost - so no idea on price. My WAG is $100 x 2 plus $100 or so for labor. It should be under an hour of book time.