2016 TRD Dual Climate Temperature Control Knobs Stuck

Hello,

I am just reaching out to see if other people are having issues with the temperature control knobs on the dual climate control vehicles. Both of mine seem to be binding up every 1/4 turn. I thought they were only encoders sending signals back to an MCU, and I have never seen encoders bind up unless they were defective. Feedback?

 

My passenger side air flow knob is jamming up, was curious about it as well. My 5k service is coming up so I'm adding that to the list, the very long list.

 

Please share anything you learn. I will share anything I learn as well.

 

My Passengers side dual climate control knob is also sticking. As you try to turn it there is a hard spot in it making you pass the desired temp wanted.

 

I am wondering if the issue is the temperature knob - bezel interface (plastic binding against plastic).

 

I have this on my passenger side knob. I'll mention it @ my 5,000 mile service. It doesn't irk me enough right now to make a separate trip.

 

I have the exact same problem with my passenger side knob. I've added to my list of items I want documented on my 5k service.

Has anyone heard back in regards to this?

 

Interesting. So there are a few out there with this issue. This is a tough one to screw up, but none-the-less.

 

My truck has it too only on passenger side knob. Got my 10k service today so I'll mention something but it's not enough of an issue for me to leave my truck there. Sounds like enough people have the issue... Might just wait til next service in the hopes that dealer had a solution.

 

UPDATE - Took my truck in due to a howling sound and they ended up putting in some plugs in the control arms and I also said the temp control knob was stiff and they told me it was normal but when the technician looked at he said it was not correct they ordered a new one and changed it out.

 

Just a heads up to any Canadians in this discussion, I'm having the same issue with my passenger side knob and took my truck in last week. The Toyota dealership told me they don't even make a replacement part because the truck is so new. I was told it could be months or even a year before they can get parts. Not a big deal but eventually I would like to get it fixed.

 

Somehow, they will be fixing mine.

 

Noticed this on mine as well. I pulled the knob out just a little bit and noticed it helped but can still tell a difference between driver and passenger...has anyone asked the dealership why it would be doing this? I'd rather fix it myself if I could

 

My dealership has a case started with Toyota on this for replacement and got the ok to proceed. They have to replace the entire module and it's on back order right now so who knows when it will arrive.

 

Checked mine today. The passenger side knob is binding up every half turn or so. Guess I'll have them take a look next time I take it in for oil, etc...

 

Same here. Easy, hard, easy, hard.
Doesn't bother me too bad. Not like I'm adjusting it all day.

 

More common in colder temps.

 

Had mine replaced 4 weeks ago...no mush or fuss at the dealer!

 

Yep. My passenger temp control dial is very stiff and sometimes feels like something is going to break. Only does this when the temps outside are near freezing or lower.

 

My passenger side did it and I just gave it a little tug and its been fine ever since