temp selector for a/c-heater stuck
#1
temp selector for a/c-heater stuck
I know this has happened to you. Why is it sticking? wont go past mid way and its starting to get cold out side. Is this an easy fix? I can take the dash apart in no time. did it like a year ago to put in a cd player
#4
well, I mean, yeah its a PITA to slide that ****ard over, but never have I thought that it might break. On either of my 3rd gens!
O and keep in mind that not every member hits up the org daily, I'm sure others will start posting.
O and keep in mind that not every member hits up the org daily, I'm sure others will start posting.
#5
You need to hit up the local junkyard for another heater control unit..
The slide control failure is pretty common problem on the maxima..There is a little plastic track/rail the slider rides on,after years of sliding back-n-forth,it wears out the plastic slide rail causing the binding...
The slide control failure is pretty common problem on the maxima..There is a little plastic track/rail the slider rides on,after years of sliding back-n-forth,it wears out the plastic slide rail causing the binding...
#9
Originally Posted by Sevorg1
no way to fix? How much should I expect to pay for the unit? Its not that hard to take out is it? (other than plastic dash peices, I can do that easy)
The unit shouldn't be too expensive..Here is an ebay link for one...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/89-94...spagenameZWDVW
It is not easy to remove....
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#10
Originally Posted by MyGreenMax94
The unit shouldn't be too expensive..Here is an ebay link for one...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/89-94...spagenameZWDVW
It is not easy to remove....![Frown](https://maxima.org/forums/images/smilies/frown.gif)
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/89-94...spagenameZWDVW
It is not easy to remove....
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#11
MyGreenMax94 does he have to take out the radio to get to the cables behind the AC unit? I've never looked directly at that stuff when I worked on my radio headunit install so I really don't know what to say other than dig in...
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#12
Originally Posted by 89blackse
MyGreenMax94 does he have to take out the radio to get to the cables behind the AC unit? I've never looked directly at that stuff when I worked on my radio headunit install so I really don't know what to say other than dig in... ![run](https://maxima.org/forums/images/smilies/runaway.gif)
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#13
taking the radio out is no big deal I can have it out in like 1 min flat. Taking off all of the other plastic peices around the center of the dash is going to suck most. I was just courious How it actually hooks in behind the module; I'm not going to break anything back there am I? Does everything just plug in like with wiring harnesses, or is there some type of mechanical linkage that IM going to fug up by not treating her like a lady? Also where does the spring go on the side of the cubby hole box? I seen it once along time ago. One day I opened the flap and then when I closed it, SNAP goes the weasle. I'm sure the broken spring is back behind there somewhere now.
#15
it's just a pain to do because you have to take apart 1/2 the dash to get it out.
you've got a cable to release behind the glovebox, and another on the head itself (2 different cable) the blue one should be behind the glovebox.
the outside of the cable is held in place by a pronged clip that NEEDS to be reused, if you forget the clip you won't be able to control the blend door
you've got a cable to release behind the glovebox, and another on the head itself (2 different cable) the blue one should be behind the glovebox.
the outside of the cable is held in place by a pronged clip that NEEDS to be reused, if you forget the clip you won't be able to control the blend door
#16
#19
So when I took it apart. the slider worked fine by itself. It is indeed time consuming to take the dash apart. and like always, I ended up with some extra screws
anyway, the mix door was stuck and would not go all the way to the heat side. so I started to jimmy the door back and forth, and the sob came free. .................................dont know what that was all about. so I put it all back together (minus two extra screws) and it worked great for about a week lil stiff, but it worked. now it stuck again. so I reached under that dash, now that I know where the mix door is, and it is not stuck like last time. So I guess I am going to take it all apart again and lube up the cable really good and also try to lube up the slider. someone said something about petroleum gelly to lube up the slider. anyway the sob is driving me crazy I got to take it all apart again. you think that lubing the both will help me? or should I just get a new unit. I think that when I put it back together, the cable might be bent somewhere causing me a world of suck
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#20
Since we're on the subject of a/c heater problems, I a problems with mine. On the level controls (the 1, 2, 3, 4 levels) the only level that I have that works is level 4. I've heard that my blow resistor needs to be replaced. Is this true? Or will I need to buy a new motor? I've checked all my fuses and they're fine. I'm not too sure on how to check my relays.
Help!
Help!
#21
Originally Posted by mr.writes253
Since we're on the subject of a/c heater problems, I a problems with mine. On the level controls (the 1, 2, 3, 4 levels) the only level that I have that works is level 4. I've heard that my blow resistor needs to be replaced. Is this true? Or will I need to buy a new motor? I've checked all my fuses and they're fine. I'm not too sure on how to check my relays.
Help!
Help!
#22
Originally Posted by Sevorg1
anyway the sob is driving me crazy I got to take it all apart again. you think that lubing the both will help me? or should I just get a new unit. I think that when I put it back together, the cable might be bent somewhere causing me a world of suck
BTW, I didn't have any extra screws when I was finished, and there were a lot of them on the floorboard!
#24
Originally Posted by beespot23
i no this is off topic, i dont have heat. i flushed the heater core out and refilled it till i didnt see no bubbles. she else can it be. Btw coolant is flowing through the heater core fine.
#27
I took the radiator cap off this morning before i started the engine up, once i started the car u could see the antifreeze moving. is this normal or is this the sign of a bad thermostat. also when i hit the gas antifreeze started pourin out the top and the engine was still cold. btw thanks for the info
#28
Originally Posted by beespot23
i no this is off topic, i dont have heat. i flushed the heater core out and refilled it till i didnt see no bubbles. she else can it be. Btw coolant is flowing through the heater core fine.
#30
Yeah that rule is kind of dumb... No posting threads till 15 posts? That's just asking for spam... Remember that one dude a few months ago who posted the same exact sentence in 15 different threads?
Back on topic, can you replace the manual climate control with a digital one? Is it a direct swap?
Back on topic, can you replace the manual climate control with a digital one? Is it a direct swap?
#31
Originally Posted by beespot23
i didnt have my 15 post yet, my bad
Originally Posted by jaguax
Back on topic, can you replace the manual climate control with a digital one? Is it a direct swap?
by the way I pulled the whole thing out again lubed the cable and all around the slider, works like a champ now. yeah boyeee!
#32
I just ordered a new unit from RockAuto for $118.00. I got it next day and am installing it tomorrow. It looks a little scary, but then I'm just a salesman and anything behind a dash terrifies me.
#33
It's not hard, just time consuming. Practice in the Junkyard.
You'll need to remove the radio, and the glove box to reach that blue cable. I still have not master the removal it with with having to force it to where the radio was.
You'll need to remove the radio, and the glove box to reach that blue cable. I still have not master the removal it with with having to force it to where the radio was.
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