1996 Honda Civic No heat/thermostat slider won't work prope

1996 HONDA CIVIC
160,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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MRDANJK
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So, I'm not sure how to describe this problem....The slider to choose cool to heat doesn't work properly. It doesn't slide all the way over to the cool side, like something is blocking it? It goes to the heat side, but I have to force it....Even then I get no heat. When I press the AC button, I get cool air though. What's the problem? Winter is around the corner, Please help!
Sep 6, 2009 at 11:54 AM
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F4I_GUY
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Check the function of the hot water valve and the cable that controls it.
Sep 7, 2009 at 3:37 AM
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MRDANJK
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[quote:c982fe2679="F4I_guy"]Check the function of the hot water valve and the cable that controls it.[/quote:c982fe2679]
Thanks....Where is that exactly?
Sep 7, 2009 at 4:56 AM
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F4I_GUY
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Follow the heater hoses to the firewall (in the engine compartment) one of the hoses will have what looks like a little plastic valve (roughly 2x2") with a cable going to it. Make sure it fully opens and closes and the cable isn't loose or disconnected
Sep 7, 2009 at 5:53 AM
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MRDANJK
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[quote:d460186391="F4I_guy"]Follow the heater hoses to the firewall (in the engine compartment) one of the hoses will have what looks like a little plastic valve (roughly 2x2") with a cable going to it. Make sure it fully opens and closes and the cable isn't loose or disconnected[/quote:d460186391]
I fixed it earlier today....but ya, that's what it was. A lever under the dash had come disconnected.....easy fix. now I just need to find a new harness for my power windows/locks on the driver side. I need a replacement, and I don't want to go to the dealer, cause that would be too expensive. Thanks for the help!
Sep 7, 2009 at 3:03 PM
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