yeah, well known problem. mine does it. ive got an 02 lancer i could swap it with if i wanted but i dont lol. one reason it looks like its a ***** to get out

back when our cars were newer i think there was a recall on it but i could be wrong

 

I installed the link and lever replacement kit (P/N 7801A110) today. It took about 15 minutes and required only a phillips-head screwdriver. The heater knob now works as it did when new. I would recommend this fix before it gets cold or, worse yet, you break the knob off trying to force the heater door open.

 

Thanks for the part number, I will order mine today.

 

I have this on my evo as well, i haven't broken it.
The problem is switching hot to cold and vice versa. I avoid it by using hot air late into spring, then gently switch it to cold, and same for winter. So I only use it twice a year

is there a site that sells this part and ships to europe?

 

A friend of mine works at a Mitsu dealer and he said there is an open TSB on this issue.

 

i posted this in the lancer general section several months ago...

i have the tsb for the knob a dealer sent me....
AFFECTED VEHICLES
2002 -03 Lancer, 2003 Lancer Evolution, 2003 Outlander


forum wont let me attach pdf file cause its slightly over the 100k limit...

*** edit ***

here's the pdf uploaded to my site

http://members.***.net/mitsu_evo8gsr/tsb0455003.pdf

 

mine is still hangin' in there. it does have that sticking hard to turn point though.

 

if you put your right knob all the way over clockwise on defrost the left knob will turn with ease....

 

Cause and solution to this issue.

https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/ev...a-guide-2.html

 

Does anyone know if the Lancers AC control module is identical to the Evo's?

I ask this because my original one allowed me to vent in air in all mode (Front, Front/Lower, Lower, Etc)

This new one I bought to replace it keeps the orange light for the recirculation on in every setting except for the windshield, I want fresh air!

 

Thats not the case. When its stuck its stuck. Some evos like mine did not have this problem but my friends was stuck on defrost.

 

Can't say thanks enough for this! Do you know if they will still fix it even though I already snapped the knob off (in frustration)?

With mine, I could force it to turn all the way to heat, but it would just snap right back to cool when i let go... till I eventually broke the knob off and used needle nose pliers.Works great now

Thanks again,
-Jon

 

i'm told it's because our evos didn't come with the cabin filter. as such, dirt/dust/etc collects on our "flapper" door and makes it hard to turn.

according to Mitsu, we can pull everything apart, swap in the upgraded nylon gearing mechanisms, and install the cabin filter. if you look at the black box under they dash, you will see a perforated rectangle-shaped spot. that's the part that needs to be cut and the filter goes there.

this is all what i've read. i haven't tried any of it, so don't quote me!

i'm told we can also take the box apart, clean out any dirt/grime/leaves that may be in there and it will be cool again, for a while. it's still good to replace the plastic gears, though... as they are an upgraded design.

i have yet to do either. i just turn the knob, gently, from side to side 'till it moves. i'm too lazy to take the dash apart. LOL

 

My car has this problem also.

 

Having the same issue, now with a broken control knob. Plus, my a/c won't dis-engage. like its stuck on max a/c. even when its blowing warm/hot air. any ideas on this???