This is the exact year, make, and model of my car. My air has only blown in top airflow position. I have gone at least 3 winters without being able to defrost my front windows or warm our feet. Thank you so much for this video.
Thank you so much for this video! Like others have mentioned, yours was the only video that I found on this subject and this was exactly my problem. I had air blowing from all vents no matter what setting I chose. Once I got everything together, I placed a small piece of electrical tape over the top of the cooper-looking piece that locks the wire in place, with the hope that it won't pop out again causing me to have to do the same repair. However, in my situation, it is likely that I will either have to do the repair again or actually replace the entire wire from the control knob to wherever the other end is. Once I had everything opened up, I inspected the wires behind the control knob and found that the insulation around the wire has opened up and exposed more of that little silver wire to be exposed than should be. I believe it's a mechanical design flaw, but I'm no engineer. I think the way it's made to move allows it to wear away at the insulation which then allows too much slack in the wire which then causes it to become unwrapped from around the control knob spool. Either way, it's working and I'm happy for now. When I make changes on the dial now, I do it very slowly in hopes that I can make this last as long as possible. I bought this 09 Corolla with 74,000 miles about a month ago to use as a commuter car to not only save on gas but to keep from putting so many miles on my truck. The car is in excellent shape inside and out and had only one owner. Thanks again for your great video!
Your video was a lifesaver I just repaired my knob the wire was out just like you said I got in back in place and it works just fine. Thank you so much.
Thank you so much for this video. I have a '07 Yaris with the same issue. Was able to remove the panels and circle the wire back in place. Saved me a trip to the mechanic or much worse, the dealer $$$. Keep up the good work!
Thanks for the video, all the other's that come up first just show the disassemble process. You showed the operation of the system and the troubleshooting process which is all i needed. The brass cable connector had popped out of mine so i got it rethreaded and works great. 30 minute job I've been putting off all summer.
That would work if your sleeve is still intact. What I can see in this video is that the sleeve is no longer intact and that causes the wire being sble to jump out of the spool. So you might think he fixed the issue, but my experience is that you will have to fix the sleeve part first in order to make it work again. This means you will have to adjust the wires with the amount of sleeve you took of for it to be a solid sleeve again. A pain in the rear job, but it can be done and that will fix it for how long it will take for the sleeve to be cut again by the wires. Toyota went really cheap here and this part will fail guarenteed overtime due to its construction of sharp wire and platic sleeves.
If the selector is stuck, find the vent door it operates and put Armor All on the seals around the door edge. It’s not easy to access. Hot weather causes glue on the foam rubber seal around the door to flow and glue the door shut, jamming the selector
Thanks Haunter Mansion, yes you were the only video about this. It got me going again. My cable looked good, no signs of damage. I wonder why they pop off? Thanks again!
I think it may be a design flaw. The insulation around the silver wire on mine was frayed allowing too much of the wire to be exposed which causes slack in the wire which then causes it to come off the control spool. I have no idea where the other end of the wire is so it is likely a pain to have to replace the entire wire! I wish I had taken a pic of the frayed insulation when I had it opened up.
Well that lasted the longest! Now its still works a little but I can feel and hear that the cable must me starting to fray or break totally. I'm done! I got the new cable and I'm gonna replace it. If I have any good tips I'll let you know. Looks like there was some superseded part numbers ,so hopefully they updated it. Only $29.00 at Koch Toyota online. There are aftermarket ones but I don't want to do it again if those are not as good as the OEM.
Hello, there were already youtube videos concerning the removal of the radio which gets you to the location needed. I believe I stated that in my video.
Not sure if you’d be able to but I’m having the same issue and I wanted to see if you be able to make a video showing how you took apart the panel, or explain how to do it, never done stuff like this before
I have a 2009 Corolla that I am needing to replace the lights in two of those knobs. Are the light bulbs connected to the wires that connect to the knob itself? Thank you so much!
Greetings, I am NOT a mechanic. I just took my console off to examine the knob - saw the loose wire and put it back in place. If I ever have the lights or bulbs fail - I will produce a video if I am able to correct.
How do you take that panel off? My Temperature knob is pushed in and not sure if I need to replace the whole knob or if I can just somehow pull it out.
If I buy the ac/heat airflow assembly, should that do the trick or does that wire connect from behind the assembly? If that wire/s and the surrounding {insulation are out of position or otherwise bad would I have to by the wire/s separately?
Hey last time my wire was broken they changed while unit not only cable but now I have little issue my knob push to inward then it work should I change only knob because when I move toward different position it doesn’t not click a sound but it work change the air direction
If you do a youtube search to: access the radio, it will show you how to get to what you may be looking for. Those instructions were already available, what I spoke of, had not been addressed.
Hey my 2013 Corolla A.C randomly stopped working from 1 car start to the other. I've read the A.C control Switch may need to be replaced but I believe it is the A.C blower CABLES that need to he replaced. Any ideas?
My recirculating button is not working it only lights up when I press it then it turns right back off. Is there a fuse to check for it? What should I do I can’t find much about it online
The knob itself looks like it is catching in spots. If it has been taken apart completely, whoever put it back together didn't line the gears up inside correctly. I had the same problem the first time I took mine apart.
What is the switch with the different positions on it called? I can only find the numbered knob and not the one with the defrost and other directionals on it.
how to repair A/C Knob (the one on right most of these three knob) .... its not working. it is free now. it was jammed. my friend did force and i think something break from behind ....
Does your hot/cold control knob light up at night? The knob for me does not light up and never did when I purchased the 2010 Corolla LE used. The other two knobs do light up. Thanks.
This exact thing happens to my 2010 Corolla constantly (I’ve had to rethread the wire probably 10 times now, meaning I’ve had to pull out the radio and AC assemblies every time). It looks like the wire is all mangled on one side which causes it to get loose easily. Anyone know a cheap/easy fix for this?
So here’s where I’m at.. my speakers were bugging out, and I narrowed it down to the head unit. I managed to fix it that, but now my heat doesn’t work. It will only blow cold air. It worked while I was on the way to get the new part, but after I replaced it, nothing. I plugged in the old head unit to make sure it was nothing to do with the new part, but that’s not the case.. Anyone?
If that little black lever was broken, does it sound reasonable that it would cost $2,000 to replace that part (parts and labor)? Because my knob is stuck in by 2015 Subaru Impreza (only 39k miles) and my dealer is telling me the lever is broken and it'll be $2,000 to replace and now I could cry..
Sorry to hear of your problem. I would check with friends/family for someone that may have a mechanically gifted mind and tools and ask for their help. $2000 to me is a total ripoff for a cheaply made piece of plastic and metal. I am wishing you Good Luck!!!
Im looking at a similar scenario with my hiace. Cable snapped, but also looks jammed/seized from the other end... anyone knows how to take them apart to change the cable or look for jams in the unit.. a diagram? I don't want to change everything just for a 15$ job..
No. Thank God! I believe that would be a nightmare to replace entire cable? I am assuming that the other end is more difficult to access??? For my old neck and back. Although, any found info, would be appreciated.
I have a problem. On my Yaris it does not go on the defrost when I turn the knob it just doesn’t turn all the way to the defrost option. It gets stuck on to the feet/defrost just above it. Does anyone know how to fix that. Thanks
Hey EJ - How did you fixed this issued? I have the same problem in my yaris. I would appreciate it if you get back to me at your earliest convenience. Many thanks
@@ashayan66 Iv still not fixed it. I did take out the whole middle bit out to see behind the dials and its connected to a silver wire all way round and it goes under the steering column and hides way under so couldn't actually find a way to fix it. You could buy the whole middle dial bit and check if that fixes it. You just have to disconnect the wire from the old dials and connect to the new one but thats 50/50
If you copy and then paste on the eBay search this: 559090K010 Genuine Toyota CABLE SUB-ASSY, AIRMIX DAMPER CONTROL 55909-0K010 it will show a new part that I can only assume is correct - because I only saw the damaged area of the wire/spool and did not see the other end. I hope this helps.
I removed the small silver screw holding the cable in place as it entered the spool area. That relieved the tension and allowed me to maneuver the wire around the spool. Hope this helps and sorry I didn't see your comment earlier.