3rd Generation Specific (1993-2002) 1993-2002 Discussion including performance modifications and Technical Support Sections.
Sponsored by:

AC/Heat Air controls broken. how to fix?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 08-07-02, 05:09 AM
  #1  
KM48 Burnout

Thread Starter
iTrader: (4)
 
ReZ311's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Ventura County, CA
Posts: 1,692
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
AC/Heat Air controls broken. how to fix?

The cold to hot air control is broken. Seems like the gears on it are busted. How do you fix this? the mazda dealer wants $750 for a new one. Do I need to get the whole control panel??? Because that is what the mazda dealer wants to fix it with a new control panel.

thanks.
Old 08-12-02, 08:45 AM
  #2  
Junior Member

 
uga86's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Atlanta, GA
Posts: 9
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
My hot->cold control **** has the same problem - you can turn it but it definitely is not hooking up like it should. I was going to take out the center console piece to check it out, but I think you've got to remove the instrument cluster first to get at one of the screws for the center piece. I'd rather wait and hear from somebody here that knows what the problem is before I start tearing it down.

Doesn't anyone have prior experience with this - seems like it might be a common thing ( at least on the 93? )
Old 08-12-02, 08:50 AM
  #3  
Banned. I got OWNED!!!
 
meddle's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: St Louis
Posts: 883
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
both of mine are broken, the hot to cold and the dial to select vents. i got pissed at the vent dial one night and ripped it off. once you break the fuvker you just remove the the little washer and the plastic thing. it doesnt look good, but oyu can control your hvac
Old 08-12-02, 03:04 PM
  #4  
Full Member

 
cool_koo's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
Posts: 74
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
why don't you call a scrap yard or go to partstrader.com or recycle.net and get a used HVAC console. Mine broke on my FD and I got one for 100 bux...
Old 08-12-02, 03:27 PM
  #5  
Junior Member

iTrader: (1)
 
MCzar's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Chicago, IL
Posts: 7
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Are you sure you switch is broken? My cold/heat control **** would spin and do nothing also. In my case the nut holding the switch was loose, and turning the control **** would cause the entire switch assembly to rotate. The solution for me was to pull the **** off and tighten the nut on the switch behind it. It took only a couple of minutes to do including the time it ook to align the full cold and full heat position correctly. It may be worth your time to see if this is your problem also.
Old 08-12-02, 04:26 PM
  #6  
KM48 Burnout

Thread Starter
iTrader: (4)
 
ReZ311's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Ventura County, CA
Posts: 1,692
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
MCzar

Yes. The cold/heat control **** just spins around. Are you sure you can just yank it off? If so, I'll give it a shot. I just don't want to break it when I pull it off.
Old 08-12-02, 04:30 PM
  #7  
Will u do me a kindness?

iTrader: (2)
 
the_glass_man's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2001
Location: Parlor City, NY
Posts: 5,031
Likes: 0
Received 4 Likes on 4 Posts
Hmm, I've got that problem with the vent control, I think the nut is lose. I'll have to check it later. Its a PIA.
Old 08-12-02, 05:38 PM
  #8  
Slave2TheFD

 
Jedon's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Nevada City, CA
Posts: 658
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
I have a used HVAC console for sale off a 93 R1, 55K miles.
-Jedon
jedon@nopro.com
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Th0m4s
Build Threads
25
02-26-19 02:04 AM
stickmantijuana
Microtech
30
04-23-16 06:37 PM
CaptainKRM
2nd Generation Specific (1986-1992)
14
08-26-15 09:52 PM
tsmith94FD
3rd Generation Specific (1993-2002)
4
08-16-15 05:41 PM



Quick Reply: AC/Heat Air controls broken. how to fix?



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:46 PM.