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Posted on Oct 22, 2008

No dashboard heat output

Heater has hot air flow when in the defrost and floor position. No hot air output in the dash position, although cool air does flow out the dash vents. When in the combined dash / floor position, hot air flows out the floor vent and cool air out the dash vents.

Thanks,

Shorty

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  • dougehart Oct 26, 2008

    Yes... I have a 92 festiva and have the same dash problem. I Have looked at all the monkey motion items under the dash but couldnt find anything obvious.

  • Anonymous Mar 17, 2014

    had radio replaced then blower motor wont work along with temp control air positioning defrost vent floor ac push button wont light up sun roof wont work

  • Anonymous Mar 20, 2014

    2009 f450 the heater flaps do not move to any different positions

  • Anonymous Mar 21, 2014

    air only goes to defrost not panel or floor

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The climate control was poorly designed on these cars.

There is only heat on the floor and defrost settings, due to the layout of the ductwork.

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