Basically can't switch between vents?

2003 OLDSMOBILE ALERO
150,000 MILES
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KIMO S.
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i have a 03 oldsmobile alero 6Cyl,and i recently installed a new ignition on there i removed the center bezel to work,taking out the radio and ac/heat control switches (three knobs low to high,temp,and vents,when i put the vent control plugin on the back on the control knob all back in well i know i got it all wrong,but it does blow on my foot vent right now,everything else is fine just cant switch knobs..lol..wondering how it goes back together correctly,If u can help be great, Takes a minute to cool off in my car and i have a 18 month lil girl..thx. Kimo
Jun 25, 2012 at 7:08 PM
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can you take a picture of the controls and post it??

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Jun 26, 2012 at 1:17 AM
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KIMO S.
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Here u go thx,
It the plugin to the back of the control knob,I got the assembly of it all wrong
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Jun 26, 2012 at 11:08 AM
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Few more pics,I just don't have the assembly right with these little parts on the connector
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Jun 26, 2012 at 11:47 AM
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Jun 26, 2012 at 11:50 AM
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They are not supposed to come apart like that, I would get a used controller from Ebay.
Sep 25, 2023 at 10:29 AM
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