Date:         Fri, 30 Apr 1999 12:29:45 -0400
Reply-To:     David Beierl <synergx@IBM.NET>
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From:         David Beierl <synergx@IBM.NET>
Subject:      Re: 84 heater prob.
Comments: To: Debi <mtngal@SIERRATEL.COM>
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Hey! you found the name!  Where is it, so I'll know next time?  On the
heater, are you talking about the fan switch?  If so, 1) get a *rear*
heater fan switch from junkyard (b/c the front one is probably melted like
yours) and 2) know that your blower is drawing too much juice and needs
replacing.  A real PITA!

I've resuscitated these switches, but I don't think it's worth the effort
unless you can't find another one.  To cure the knob falling out, fold a
shim of thin paper or foil across the end of the shaft and put it
back.  You'll find a thickness that works.

To save the beating on the switch while you gird your loins to take out the
dashboard, you can a) never use high speed or b) set up a relay to drive
the high-speed from a separate fuse, and use the high speed pos'n of the
switch to energize the relay.

david


At 08:57 4/30/99 -0700, you wrote:
>I have a heater problem as well that didn't bother me until it started
>warming up.
>The nob melted and is stuck in one position?? It comes out in your hand,
>too.
>
>How does on solve this?
>
>Mtngal

David Beierl - dbeierl@ibm.net