03 EVO VIII problem with heater control knob
Oct 3, 2008, 11:31 AM
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03 EVO VIII problem with heater control knob
Hey Community--
I was just wondering if any other 03 EVO VIII owners have had a problem with there a/c control knob on the left side. It has always been kind of tough to turn and then last week the knob completely broke off and along with some of the internal parts. I went to the dealer and they told me that it would cost like $360 to replace the enitre heater control unit because i couldn't just buy the parts seperately. You can buy the fan knob (the middle one) seperately but you can't by the other outer knobs because they are connected to the entire unit. Soo.. has anyone had this same situtation? and where did you go to replace the parts? I think that this is a problem with the 03 Evo VIII.
Thanks for the input!!!
Nicole
I was just wondering if any other 03 EVO VIII owners have had a problem with there a/c control knob on the left side. It has always been kind of tough to turn and then last week the knob completely broke off and along with some of the internal parts. I went to the dealer and they told me that it would cost like $360 to replace the enitre heater control unit because i couldn't just buy the parts seperately. You can buy the fan knob (the middle one) seperately but you can't by the other outer knobs because they are connected to the entire unit. Soo.. has anyone had this same situtation? and where did you go to replace the parts? I think that this is a problem with the 03 Evo VIII.
Thanks for the input!!!
Nicole
Oct 3, 2008, 11:40 AM
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This is a very well known problem. You can get all of the replacement parts from mitsubishiparts.net for a little over $100 I believe. There is a vendor on here, his name is RusselM or something like that. Search for him and he can qote you a good deal on it from mitsubishiparts.net
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Oct 3, 2008, 03:29 PM
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My knob just started acting up too, so I just ordered a link and lever replacement kit (P/N 7801A110) from MitsubishiParts.net. Cost was $21.56 (includes S&H). Dealership wanted $24.00, and wanted me to come in and pre-pay for it. Having said that, when I install the new one, anyone have any thoughts on what kind of lubricant I should use?
For those that are having the stuck problem, you may want to get under the dash (above the accelerator pedal) and jiggle the "link and lever" while turning the heater knob. Not a long-term fix, but not a bad option either on those really cold days.
For those that are having the stuck problem, you may want to get under the dash (above the accelerator pedal) and jiggle the "link and lever" while turning the heater knob. Not a long-term fix, but not a bad option either on those really cold days.
Oct 4, 2008, 10:21 AM
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I don't remember where I read it but at some point I printed off a TSB about this and the dealership should have done a warranty replacement for you. Obviously Mitsu isn't going to volunteer that information but if you do a search I am pretty sure it's there.
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