1995 Acura Integra Temperature Control Switch

ADDHEAD14

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1995 ACURA INTEGRA
4 CYL
2WD
MANUAL
155,000 MILES

When I was trying to move the level that controls how hot or cool the air is and it snapped. The heater control knob is still there but it can't be used. Looking closer, I can see where it broke. I was told by my mechanic that in order to fix just the knob, they would have to replace the control head unit at a cost of $588.

I had found a website that sells Acura OEM parts and they have this same knob listed for less than $9. When I mentioned this to the mechanic, he said that you can't replace just the knob. Without my approval, he orders the $400 control unit. When I said that I did not want it, I got charged $40 for a restocking fee.

Right now, I am able to use a nail file to control the temperature which is not ideal but it works. It is certainly a lot cheaper.

Here is a picture from the site that sells the knob. It is #9 on the list.

1 Reply

TED-E-DEE

MECHANIC
109 POSTS

If you can move the control back & forth & make cold air on cold & hot air on hot, there is no reason to my knowledge to replace the Control Head & I can not beleive the knob is not available seperately ! Is buisness slow at that place ! Or maybe it's common practice & it's your 1st time to be "Tagged" ! Ck. Your Hot/Cold Valve in the water lines. I think they are under hood where hoses come out of Firewall from Heater Core, or behind Glove Box. It may be corroded & begining to seize-up & the extra force to much for knob, could be why it broke. If you can move it w/your file, you should be able to clean it & free it up w/penetrating oil. I may be able to find a knob for you, but still ck. Water valve. It's fairly easy. Mark the cable where it connects to valve, sometimes the clamp leaves a mark on the outer casing you can use for reference mark. Pop cable clamp up off cable & disconnect cable from valve lever & do your clean & lube. The valve should move easily. If you can't locate a knob, let me know.
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