heater control dash problem please help

1998 HONDA CIVIC
148,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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the hot and cold switch on this. I was moving the switch from cold to hot and it like got stuck and it felt like somthin broke now only the cold side works. when i put it on hot no heat comes out. Would this be maybe the cable disconnected. Please help. LEt me know if this is an easy fix or what. THanks
Oct 6, 2011 at 2:12 AM
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Heater control valve or control cable. Junkyard item(s).
Oct 6, 2011 at 2:34 AM
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the valve is brand new and the cable is connected to the valve. Could the cable have come off?
Oct 6, 2011 at 2:43 AM
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Yes, it could have come off the selector shaft behind the dash. You should be able to access the back of it by removing the side panels, which are secured to the main console with 1 or 2 screws or friction pins.
Oct 6, 2011 at 4:31 AM
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Less likely, but still possible, is the portion of the temperature control lever behind the dash has broken.
Oct 6, 2011 at 4:32 AM