Date: Tue, 12 Jun 2001 23:21:54 +0100 From: Steve Chew <stevenopsameldo.demon.co.uk> Subject: Re: 9-3 heater box
Dunno about how the replacements do, but it is an all too common problem of the 9-3. For some reason, the distribution drum behind the centre console becomes stiff and as the plastic shaft+knob you have to use to turn it aren't exactly strong they just end up snapping. 4-5 days does seem a long time though... In article <7JsV6.75029$G5.16087946nopsam1.rdc1.md.home.com>, Thomas A. Korth <tkorth1nopsam.com> writes >The heat/AC air distribution rotary switch on my wife's 2000 9-3 convertible >jammed at about 14,000 miles, breaking the plastic knob. This is a manual >HVAC system, not the automatic climate control found on the SE models. The >dealer's service mgr. has told us the problem is the "heater box" & will >take 4-5 days to replace, thankfully under warranty. He also said they are >replacing one virtually every week! Is this a common 9-3 problem? Do the >replacements hold up? >Thanks for any replies. >Tom > > -- Steve Chew