HeadyTeddy
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I have a 2005 2500 with just over 100k on it. I bought it from a really shady dealer in upstate NY (learn from my mistakes!) who has since gone out of business...
Before I purchased the van I noticed that the temperature control knob seemed to have no resistance whatsoever, and could actually spin 360 degrees... And the vent selector knob had too much resistance.
Somehow, I convinced the dealer to replace the climate controls for me. He bought a new unit form a nearby MB dealer, and had his "best and brightest" install it.
Everything seemed to be working fine, but now that it's winter here in upstate NY, I have noticed that no matter where I put the vent selector knob, the air is only coming out of the defroster vents, and the vents that are on the dash, facing the seats.
On really cold days, my feet go numb, and I have ended up purchasing those disposable toe warmers for the longer drives.
So my question is... Is it possible that the "mechanic" at the dealership incorrectly installed the control unit? Would I (or a MB/Dodge/Freightliner mechanic) be able to take it out and fix the issue, which I assume is a cable not being pulled, or will I have to buy another $300 part for my van?
Thanks for your help!!
Before I purchased the van I noticed that the temperature control knob seemed to have no resistance whatsoever, and could actually spin 360 degrees... And the vent selector knob had too much resistance.
Somehow, I convinced the dealer to replace the climate controls for me. He bought a new unit form a nearby MB dealer, and had his "best and brightest" install it.
Everything seemed to be working fine, but now that it's winter here in upstate NY, I have noticed that no matter where I put the vent selector knob, the air is only coming out of the defroster vents, and the vents that are on the dash, facing the seats.
On really cold days, my feet go numb, and I have ended up purchasing those disposable toe warmers for the longer drives.
So my question is... Is it possible that the "mechanic" at the dealership incorrectly installed the control unit? Would I (or a MB/Dodge/Freightliner mechanic) be able to take it out and fix the issue, which I assume is a cable not being pulled, or will I have to buy another $300 part for my van?
Thanks for your help!!