[RedTerrano]

Guys I have a strange problem and need help.
Yesterday, I moved the A/c vent knob and now I can't bring it back to the original position (the extreme right, where the air is blown on your face).

The knob is stuck at this middle position. I can move it freely to the left, but when I try to do it on the right I feel physical resistance. I think I can apply more pressure to force it, but it feels like I might break something.

This is the first time this has happened in 8 years.
Can I fix this at home or do I need to take her to a garage.

[mygodbole]

I have the same issue with my Duster. The solution is to access the area behind the knob and clean it up. Time-consuming, but simple.

This video explains it: The relevant section starts from 4.12.

https://youtu.be/THmkcJE3iUs

[mygodbole]

Additional info: My mechanic says with Duster, he will need to remove the front console to reach the AC direction knob gear lever. He says leave car for at least 3-4 hours. FYI

[SideView]

Try joining the duster group:

https://m.facebook.com/groups/936298...3783196709426/

Issue has been root caused to:





Sadly this is all the details i could get from the thread.

[SideView]

Originally Posted by SideView

Try joining the duster group:

https://m.facebook.com/groups/936298...3783196709426/

Issue has been root caused to:

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Sadly this is all the details i could get from the thread.

PS: i also face the same issue, but i dont fiddle around with the switch anymore and kept it blowing straight position

Mods: please merge to my earlier reply , quoted by mistake instead of editing

[RedTerrano]

Thanks you guys for your tips.

Originally Posted by mygodbole

Additional info: My mechanic says with Duster, he will need to remove the front console to reach the AC direction knob gear lever. He says leave car for at least 3-4 hours. FYI

I don't think I want to start messing around with the front console. I am afraid I might break something else while trying to fix this thing. I will check out the mechanic you suggested instead.

[mygodbole]

This is where the AC direction knob's pulley/winch is located, behind the dashboard of my Duster. The technician's thumb is going through the vent opening and his forefinger is trying to manipulate the lever/winch/pulley (the white plastic thingy).

And to access this, he removed the entire dashboard and the steering wheel. He first tried by just removing the radio console but ended up here.

The upshot was that one plastic gearwheel was bent. So the issue was partially fixed with existing part and the dash was put back on. Total charged was Rs3k.

The technician said because of non-usage of the knob, it had got jammed up and the gearwheel got bent because of the debris that managed to get it.

[RedTerrano]

Originally Posted by mygodbole

And to access this, he removed the entire dashboard and the steering wheel.

As suggested by you, I visited Climate Engineers.
Initially they tried fixing it via the port hole at the base on the driver side, but some plate was blocking access. Ditto when they tried by removing the music system. So finally, they ended up taking out the dashboard to expose the vent flap mechanism.

In that condition, the technician moved the knob and every thing worked smooth as silk! After scratching our heads for some time, we finally concluded it had just been one of those things. He cleaned everything for good measure, and reassembled the dashboard.

Total time spent: 3 hours
Total expense incurred: A mere 1200/-

For anyone having A/c issues in Pune, I highly recommend:
Climate Engineers
Sai Kunj Society,
Lane Number 7,
Dahanukar Colony,
Kothrud, Pune, 411038

The staff is well trained, and the owner, Mr. Randive is a very knowledgeable and a nice gentleman.
He can be reached on 9371235031