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Passenger temp climate control knob issue

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by 09facivicsi, Nov 1, 2016.

  1. Nov 1, 2016 at 7:09 AM
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    09facivicsi

    09facivicsi [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Is anyone else having this issue? The passenger knob temp control is harder to adjust compared to the driver's side. Mines even has a dead spot feel when I turn it 360 degrees.

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  2. Nov 1, 2016 at 7:13 AM
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    SqFt

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    What do you mean exactly by "hard to adjust"? Set desired temp, wait to see if it feels ok, adjust if required.
     
  3. Nov 1, 2016 at 7:22 AM
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    Hard to turn the knob, not as smooth as the driver's side.
     
  4. Nov 1, 2016 at 7:39 AM
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    Thats not normal then. Both my temp control knobs are very smooth and have even "clicks" as you turn them. Id get yours checked under warranty.
     
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  5. Nov 1, 2016 at 7:41 AM
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    Thanks for your input. I'll have it checked out.
     
  6. Nov 1, 2016 at 7:42 AM
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    Mine was pushed on so tight that I had to pull it out a little for it to turn with no resistance
     
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  7. Nov 7, 2016 at 7:28 PM
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    gr0ver

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    I logged in to post about this issue as well. Started as the temperature started dropping. For me, my driver side one I noticed would spin a bit and get to a harder to turn section. Then I tried the passenger side... It's got like 5 degrees of smooth motion then a 90 degree patch of extremely hard to spin motion. I can't even comprehend what could cause this kind of issue!
     
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  8. Nov 8, 2016 at 6:07 AM
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    Maybe some wd-40 would help our situation....
     
  9. Nov 9, 2016 at 12:31 PM
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    possibly. I might try some kind of lubricant before I claim it as warranty work. Just got my truck fully repaired after some douche plowed into my the interstate coming back from Hurricane Mathew evacuation. Tired of getting work done lol
     
  10. Nov 9, 2016 at 12:53 PM
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    I feel you, hate taking it to the stealerships.
     
  11. Nov 9, 2016 at 1:12 PM
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    +1
     
  12. Nov 9, 2016 at 1:15 PM
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  13. Nov 9, 2016 at 2:05 PM
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    Just leave it on sync and adjust the temp with the left knob.
     
  14. Nov 9, 2016 at 2:09 PM
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    Have the same issue, anyone got the dealer to fix it yet?
     
  15. Nov 9, 2016 at 2:14 PM
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    Mine has resistence issues too. someone take the knob off and see whats going on.

    What confuses me is that the resistence varies. sometimes it will be smoothe and sometimes sticky.

    I sometimes get mad and spin it rapidly like 5 full turns each direction lol
     
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  16. Nov 9, 2016 at 4:19 PM
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    killthehippies

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    that defeats the purpose of dual zone climate controls.
     
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  17. Nov 9, 2016 at 4:25 PM
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    It depends on who the passenger is.
     
  18. Nov 9, 2016 at 7:37 PM
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    I do the same out of "WHY THE FUCK ARE YOU DOING THIS YOU $40,000 PIECE OF SHIT," but then I calm down and remember beer is always there for me.
     
  19. Nov 9, 2016 at 7:40 PM
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    Both of my knobs have a completely differnt feel. I noticed it on the last trip I went on. Usually I don't mess with the other knob. But they are definitely different.
     
  20. Nov 9, 2016 at 7:41 PM
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    dYL0n

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    My bigger concern is how damn bright the seat warmer indicators are

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