Ventilation Control Stuck

[Firenza]

Hey, I got into my WRX today and as it was a bit warm in the car, I moved my control to direct air from the demist settin I had had it on, to the one that make it direct it through the heater vents...

NO DICE!

After much getting hot and bothered I noticed that the air was still coming though the windscreen vent. I can change the temperature normally, and I can change the fan speed, just not where it comes out.

I can hear a buzz from near the firewall when I select different positions on the dial, (like its trying to move the selector, and its always made a noise) but there is no change.

Where is the part that deflects airflow, and how is it controlled by the car. Also, how would I check whats at fault?

Chur

Pete

[subieboy]

Check the "airdiverter" (if thats its name) near the airbox, it behind the glovebox. this movable bit could be stuck, next one to check is the actual lever/dial mechanism and see if that is connected/damaged...

[Guest lan_killa]

Ive had a similar issue with my V1 WRX... have a look in the drivers side footwell at the side of the air box, you will see a mechanism on the side of it, see if that moves when you turn the dial... or give it a little nudge while turning the dial.

I havnt fixed mine yet, I pulled mine apart and set it to center vents. But I think the issue with them is they jam on the demist setting when your doing a bit of spirited driving due to all the linkages getting worn and the grease on them dissapearing over the years

[subieboy]

 lan_killa said:

Ive had a similar issue with my V1 WRX... have a look in the drivers side footwell at the side of the air box, you will see a mechanism on the side of it, see if that moves when you turn the dial... or give it a little nudge while turning the dial.

I havnt fixed mine yet, I pulled mine apart and set it to center vents. But I think the issue with them is they jam on the demist setting when your doing a bit of spirited driving due to all the linkages getting worn and the grease on them dissapearing over the years

Just apply some grease and "bobs ya aunty in drag"

[Firenza]

Is this part of the mechanism? It fell onto my left foot while i was driving today?

[DRFVDR]

I would say u found your problem

[Guest lan_killa]

yup... thats part of it, refit it and you should be away laughing