Passenger temp climate control knob issue

This happened on a test drive tacoma I drove and almost bought.

It was also a problem on a limited loaner I got when my truck was in for service. So, its probably fairly common but not normal. They should fix it for you.


side note: the limited loaner also had a terrible diff howl, rumble strip vibe stopping, and the shift knob was completely loose. (All characteristics of the vehicle) GG toyota

 

I noticed mine today. I have 1800 miles on it. They will replace it I hope.

 

So just to let everyone know, the dealer replaced mine in 0.4 rated hours, so I was able to drop off and pickup same day dropping it off around noonish and picking up at 7. They had quoted me a longer time thinking they would have to disassemble the dash assembly some, but I believe they only had to pry it out since I can see a couple points they had to get into to pop it out. Nothing a little elbow grease can't fix! Everything seems to work fine though, so I'd let the dealer whip a new one in for you if you don't mind being without a truck for an afternoon.

 

I'll have to work my knob a bit and see if it gets hard..

 

Don't try to hard, it might get everywhere.

 

Yes, I noticed the same thing, it feels like it gets tight and then smooths out again.

 

Took mine is for same problem at 5k service dealer replaced entire panel passenger side really stiff.

 

Mine is different on each side (normal on the driver side). Will bring it up at the next service...

 

Same issue, bringing it up at 10k service on tuesday

 

Let us know thechadd3

 

I have a 2017 and im having the same issue on the passenger knob.

 

Dealer said it's not a problem that they have seen before but ordered me a new HVAC control unit. Called me 2 days later and said the part was in a ready to be installed and I'm having it put in on Tuesday. I'm anxious to see if there's a difference. Mine was only noticeable when it was cold out. Luckily the morning of my 10k service it was 10 below.

 

Got my whole panel replaced took 1.5 at dealer.

 

My two knobs have the same resistance when turning. I normally leave it in sync, but now have them operate separately to see how they both hold up while under warranty.

 

Finally took it to toyota after 15k miles and they'll fix it. They are ordering a new control panel.

 

Same here - my passenger knob is a little harder to turn than driver side, but I don't use it much. And yes, why the heck is level 3 on heated seats like sitting on the sun, but 1 and 2 don't do anything. I wish there was a way to decrease the heat on third setting and increase the heat on second setting

 

Have we found out if there is a way to install this on a TRD Sport that doesn't have the feature?

 

Mine seat heaters work just fine.

3 - sitting in hot coals
2 - hot but tolerable
1 - warm and cozy

 

Maybe I better have Toyota look at it. 1 and 2 are basically useless and I don't feel them at all. 3 - hot lava like you said.