position control on the hvac control head of my 2001 SL2 is difficult to turn

2001 SATURN SL2
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STEINY
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I've been told it's the door in the case and valve and the C and V needs to be replaced.

I had a Saturn technician look at the problem and he told me the case and valve is binding up and recommended replacing the case and valve for a cost of $1,000+tax. I think that's too much.

My car is 10 years old and I don't think I should put that much money into the repair.
Advice, please.
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Oct 5, 2011 at 5:33 PM
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DAN_K
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Unfortunately, your technician is correct. There is a Technical Service Bulletin (TSB #04-01-38-011) that calls for replacement heater & A/C case replacement.

Whether or not you should spend the money on the repair, is completely up to you. You need to carefully weigh all the options and consider all alternatives.

I'm truly sorry to hear about this expensive problem and I wish you good luck.
Oct 5, 2011 at 5:56 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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Just to add to this one that bulletin is for the 2003-2004 saturn ion she has a 2001 SL2 the model the ion replaced.So steiny is the mode door hard to move the one that changes the air from floor to face etc?Or the one that changes the temp?
Oct 5, 2011 at 6:18 PM
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DAN_K
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Thanks for catching that, saturntech. Sincerely appreciated.
Oct 5, 2011 at 6:32 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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Your welcome we have to watch each others back were all on the same team here.
Oct 5, 2011 at 6:52 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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Your welcome we have to watch each others backs were all on the same team.
Oct 5, 2011 at 7:05 PM
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