I called mitsu about the heater knob..
Dec 29, 2006, 02:50 PM
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OMG. No offense LancerOZ Boy, but they saw the word "Dumb ***" on your forehead.
DO your research. This is a recall for the 02-03 Lancers I believe. I know it's for the 02 Lancers, but i'm still confused a little for the 03. As for the Evos, I have no clue.
Mitsubishi has a 1-800 number. Those numbers are for people to call. They will tell you the recalls on your car.
As for the ones that already broke, I had a buddy that did the same. He still went to Mits and fixed it. Why don't you guys give it a try.
Sorry to be so hard on you man, but this is life. Just trying to help you out.
DO your research. This is a recall for the 02-03 Lancers I believe. I know it's for the 02 Lancers, but i'm still confused a little for the 03. As for the Evos, I have no clue.
Mitsubishi has a 1-800 number. Those numbers are for people to call. They will tell you the recalls on your car.
As for the ones that already broke, I had a buddy that did the same. He still went to Mits and fixed it. Why don't you guys give it a try.
Sorry to be so hard on you man, but this is life. Just trying to help you out.
Dec 29, 2006, 08:21 PM
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I gave the last 8 digits of my vin and she brought up my car told me the 2 recalls for my car had already been taken care of. The cat warm up and something about a air fan.
Dec 30, 2006, 06:12 AM
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Ok well i just got back and it wont cost 2,000. Now its going to be 850, and im still not paying it. He said they will install a kit that wont make it happen again. But i dont need a kit i need the metel cable piece that is bent. I kept on telling him the heat works i just need the cable. But he kept on telling me it wont work...But i pulled out my self and i took the cable off anf moved it back and forth and it work so thats all i need. So heads up for any of you going to fix this problem. You should look at it yourself before taking it in cause they will try to sell you more than you need like me..
Dec 30, 2006, 09:54 AM
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If they have to replace the whole plenum (box the air goes through), then they have to remove the heater core, which is tied into the cooling system. To remove the core, you must first drain the coolant from it, which means draining your entire cooling system.
Jan 2, 2007, 07:31 PM
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Yea he told me it was a kit they installed but he didnt give me details. The only reason i would pay the 850 is if i get a buyer on the car. I can do without the heat. I live in florida all i need is a/c.
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I had this happen to me. It happend during winter and it was turned to cold when it happend. The part the gets stuck is just to the right of the gas pedal. It's a little slide deal that changes the hot and cold. This causes the knob to stick and break while being turned. When I called the dealer the said it wasn't a recall but only a bullitin and they had a part to replace the slide setup. It's a gear now insted. I bought it and it was only $17 dollars. As far as the knob goes you have to replace the whole climate control unit. I think they are about $230. I was lucky enough to get one from my good friends at ROAD RACE MOTORSPORTS from a project car. Thanks Rob you rock. I installed it myself. Only took about an hour. No more than that. I would look on e-bay for one. It's not hard to replace. I wouldn't pay anyone $800 to replace it. You don't need any special tools. Good Luck.