Hey man, thanks for posting this. My wife's heater hasn't worked for a year now, I'm neither rich nor mechanically inclined, but I was able to go out there and check it after watching your video and find that the problem was the plastic gears, manually set them and get the heater working. Once I get the funds, I'll buy the replacement parts and get it fixed properly.
Im having same issue, and found an inexpensive place to buy parts on ebay! www.ebay.com/itm/Lancer-Air-Conditioner-Heater-Control-Link-Gear-Repair-Kit-/380721477491?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item58a4c4b773&vxp=mtr
WOWOWOW... the Repair shop wanted $600 to fix this... I found the part on Ebay for $18 and now with your help I can do it myself!!! do I use just regular gear grease? .. YOU'RE THE BEST!!!!
It's not the gears that get hard, it's the axle of one of the gears that gets hard. So there's this new gear design that will increase the lever strength as shown in the video. So yea, change them. It feels a lot better. And make sure that the line that pushes the gear is straight so that it will work. However, it works, but still a little bit hard to spin. For mine, even though I changed the gears, I sometime have to help turn the gears manually.
Yes , you looks like master mechanic more a professional . Keep up good work. :) Where do you get that "cables" to buy and replace in my car: 2004 Mits lancer ES
Sorry I don't know any other way of that but to google it. By the way, why do you want it? If something is wrong with your car, you should try to find the problem and start from there.
YESS. I have a video of how to fix it!! This one: Lancer Fix | Hood Clip, AF Knob, Belt Dressing, Sway Bar Links - Ep.12 It's the AF knob one: Air Flow Knob
I always look for it on eBay. Key word: "lancer 2003 heater" with lowest price first I found: 02 03 04 05 06 MITSUBISHI LANCER/ OUTLANDER HEATER CLIMATE CONTROL SWITCH A/C 2002-06 LANCER - Heater Control Panel Switch Knob Shaft EVOLUTION OUTLANDER There might be more, you just have to wait or contact the seller who seems to have auction lancer.
Same car, same problem. I just reach under and flip it with my fingers. Great vid's man you've pretty much covered all the issues I currently have with my lancer.
Don't worry, It's still hard to turn for me too. What I would do is reaching my hand in there and help the knob turning the gear manually. You know what I mean?
I have this same issue in my car and actually broke the heater control switch b/c I got so frustrated with it. So now that I have a new heater control switch I will be trying to fix the gears. Thanks!!
First of all, thank you very much for your kind reply. Well, the reason why I want this manual is because I know very little about mechanics and I don't wanna mess all up. I think with the manual and help from the videos I will be able to do what I need by myself.
she runs like a charm. she is a good highway driver no shaking she needed TLC when I first got her. i have watched all your videos you been very helpful I was wondering if u still have the car or going to do more videos u have any links to where u got ur pieces I need struts a question have u ever had a problem with your coil packs? hesitation and sputtering? I know I need new sparkplugs and wires only put about 600 into her still worth it for the time being
thank u so much for this video this is my first and I got the car with the knob broken and having to replace my whole HVAC unit and this video helped me find what I needed to replace it properly because I don't know much about cars :) love the videos
What I do is I use my hand to help the knob push and pull the gear manually. You know you gotta have to stick your hand in there. For now. I might have to think for a better way because mine is getting harder too. I'll do a video if I can think of a way.
Awesome I wonder why Mitsubishi never recalled this. I guess not considered a safety issue (but it is when it gets cold). My knob broke off and is worn down to a small nub that wont turn with needle nose pliers anymore any idea where and how to get it installed?
Thanks. If I were you, I would go to ebay.com and search for a used "Lancer climate control." You know, it seems that the whole control needs to be changed if the knob can't be changed individually. cheers
Excellent trick man, I'm having a problem with that switch,...and I didn't know where to locate it..I will try it today to find out if my gears need changing or that wire is loose. Thanks.
Oh sorry, I don't any experience on that part yet. For now I would say if it has a lot of miles on it, it could be because of bad connection of the battery or maybe the starter, too. Anyhow, I hope you will find the real cause of this problem.
If it is getting cold and your lancers heat will not come on, you can reach under the dash and move the gears by hand to get the heat on until you can buy the part to fix this. Thanks for the upload!
Ahaha This is great! Lots of very useful and wise advises! Thanks! I'll make sure to keep my mind open for opportunities. And don't forget to keep in touch, people here are in need for answers to their Lancer questions! Cheers!
wow, haha :D I might not be able to show you the air bag or the start push button. But I'll keep that in mind. For the mean time, since you want a start button, I believe if you buy the start button, there should be instructions that come with it?
Did you try eBay? . I found this "02-06 Lancer Heater AC Climate Controls Radio Bezel OEM" for $200. . "2006 MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION 9 OEM A/C CONTROL ASSEMBLY MR EVO9 CT9A #285" for $160. . I hope this helps.
Yes from what I can tell it does look like it. I also need to replace the blower resistor motor. My AC turns on only on speed 1,2,and 3 but no air blows, when i go to 4 ac turns off but the blower starts. Am I replacing the right part you think?
Hey thanks for the reply back, your videos are very helpful. Thought it might of been a vent door that was stuck but it was actually low on Freon even though it felt pretty cold so I just decided to try and add one can of Freon and it worked perfect.
hey man, great video, I learned a lot from it. I have a couple of questions though. Will that gear set lever work on a 2002 Mitsubishi lancer? The ones I have are the ones from the factory and I don't know if this part will work on my vehicle. The other one is, that one crank you pointed out with the thing sticking out, just by itself, without the parts that crank it from cold to hot gets kind of hard to turn once it gets around the middle. Now, the heater control wire that I have is crooked so I'm tracking it needs to be replaced. Any advise you can provide will be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
tater 1. it will fit on your 02 lancer2. you cab bend it back straight or you can replace it ( I bent mine back straight and I still use my hand to manually turn the gears from time to time)Cheers
Also the turn knob of the air conditioning is stuck. Does that mean the A/C unit is mechanically broken inside or is it just the lever switches is tight. Or not loosened. Do I need to replace the A/C unit. Please reply back. Thanks.
The gears inside the whole thing are bad. What most people do is change the outside gears, like in the video, and try to use it often so that it is easier to turn. For me, if it get stuck and the knob couldn't move the gears, I would use my left hand to manually reach in to move the gears, and use my right hand to turn the knob. To really fix the whole thing can be expensive, but you can try, I don't really know about it.
Man thank you for sharing your knowledge. I have just the same problem on my Lancer (IX). Now I have to find a brand new gears. But what if I don't find them? Can I just clean old gears and regrease them? do you think its gonna solve it?
You can buy them here: www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-GENUINE-MITSUBISHI-LANCER-HEATER-AIR-CONDITIONER-CONTROLLER-KIT-7801A110-/390522312014?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Model%3ALancer&hash=item5aecf1954e&vxp=mtr cheers
The DarkDragonWing my man, i realized that my gears are new ones. Perhaps someone changed it before me as it is a second hand car. Anyway, the reason why my knob gets stuck is the cable which keeps on getting bent on the upper side (close to the knob's connector). 1) Do you think replacing the cable will solve it? 2) The thing (reel?) that you spin at 0:35 does it turn easily without hurting your fingers? Mine is a little hard but I can turn it and I am afraid that it is making the cable bent
I have those gears on my car and it still has the hard knobs - now that it's getting cold... Also, have you had any starting issues where you hear a single click with no crank? Just seeing cuz I hear it's a common problem and I'm getting it often. Thanks
Hello DarkDragon, I searched through your video library for how to change the A/C - Heater lights and I didn't find anything. Can you please tell me at least the basics of how to change the lights because my lights went dimmer and some controls don't have lights at all. Lancer 2006 ES. Thanks very much.
Love your videos. I am about to do this repair. But I have a question about another issue. The heat still comes through the vents even when the fan is off. Do you know how to fix that or if it is easy to do so? Thanks.
Hello DarkDragon, I have very similar problem with my 2002 Lancer. When the A/C switch is turned to cool and the fan is on, the engine is pulling like the gas paddle is pressed all the way. I have a hard time keeping the break and controling the vehicle. Have you seen anything similar?
Medina Maric Yes, I believe it is normal if the RPM is still around 1000 or 1500, anything passes that when the AC is turned on is considered not normal.
Aw man ok I got a Lancer 2005 and when I turn the knob to heater it wouldn't go smoothly and maybe thats why its stuck blowing hot air even when I turn the knob back to AC? Going to check this out, didnt know about it. Thank you so much!
@The DarkDragonWing Where did you order this? I broke mine the other day trying to change the temp, i knew it was coming and its time to change parts!
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Use your another hand to get in the gears and turn the gear with another hand turning the knob. it will get smoother and easier to turn when you use it/help it regularly cheers
hello. first off I love your videos. Second of all... I need HELP! :( I the same knob you fixed, if you take that knob off there is a white shaft thingy! sorry I honestly don't know what its called. But since I couldn't turn with knob I used pliers before and messed up the little white plastic thing. Do you know what that part is called or where/how to get it? I honestly searched over 15 hours worth.
Hey whats up man, i bought the kit and replaced exactly as you did, but the knob is still really tight it doesnt really turn, and i kno its not my cable. Do u you know what else it can be?
That's as good as it get for everyone. You gotta use your hand to help it turn time to time. This is the cheapest fix and it works well for everyone. The more expensive is a new whole console.
it ended up working! looked under the dash and moved the gear set and it was pretty seized, it blew not hot till I put some r134a now shes blowin like a breeze! 700$ car found on craigslist with heat and a/c =)
Sweet video ! This helped me so much ! I have a problem with the mode door though. EVen when i move the levers by hand, it seems its always stuck on the vent? Any ideas?
Can I take the existing set up a part and just greese it? Can I assume the sedan and 04 wagon are interchangedable for that generation lancer if I decide to order the newer design?
Your videos are AWESOME! They helped me ALOT! I also have a 2003 Mitsu Lancer! Mine is white, though. I used your vids to help me with changing the gears for the heat /cold, and it helped me with opening up the dashboard when I installed my new radio. I really didn't think those were things that I could do myself til I watched your videos! I need your help with something else. My ac is not working like it was before. I recharged it (a whole can of freon), but that didn't help...?
What is the 2 white levers you used called. I need to purchase one. My old levers seem to be stuck. And the air conditioning turn knob is stuck. I need to know where to buy it.
henri davis yes, get your hand under the dash and grab on the gears. Like the in the video here at 0:20 see the wire is pulling and pushing the lever of the gear, so use your hand to help turn it. you will know when it turns cold or hot by looking at the knob
Mackey... I installed the new gears... it goes from hot to cold very easy but I cant get it to lock into the MAX/AC mode on the bottom left.. any ideas????
Yes Mackey... I can do it with my hand but I was hoping not to have to go under the dash every time I need AC.. maybe it will work itself out.. I will keep you posted! You're the Greatest little Mechanic I know!!! BTW Love the flip flops and shorts changing out the rotors!!! you really made me laugh... You are so much fun!
Ebay.com might have used unit that you can buy, the whole climate control unit. like these: lancer 2003 climate www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw=lancer+2003+ac+control&LH_BIN=1&_sop=15&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2045573.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.Xlancer+2003+climate&_nkw=lancer+2003+climate&_sacat=0 There is some that broke off like yours, so find the god one. cheers
Hey dude, i have trouble with the middle gear. I bought the genuine replacements and switched out the old ones, seems like the small round gear in between them is the problem and it is too tight for the replacement gears to twist. Is there a way I can loosen this?
Thanks for the response! I've tried twisting it, even with a rag for support but it is just too tight. I can move it by hand barely but once fully installed with the gears, they can't move it at all.
I got a question, this happened to mine, but i think its the little wheel with teeth that the gears connect to that is really hard to spin. My gears for the most part look fine.They have all the teeth. Or is it that I should just change out the gears.
I think the problem is related to the cable rather than the plastic gears, my gears are working and rolling fine but the cable keeps on getting twisted which means in cannot withstand the compression force that is running through it.
Use your hand to turn the gear under the dash for now. Here is a video that will show you: How to fix a stuck heater control knob- EVO - Boosted Films PS. I don't know if changing the wire will work well. I'm guessing it will end up kinked again. What I did is I bent it back straight and put it back in like at 10:03 it looks pretty straight there and it will work just fine. Though, it is now winter snow (very cold) in Minnesota and the knob is even harder to turn, so now my wire is kinked again. I'm using my hand to turn the gear. I will work on it more and find a better solution for it. Let me know how your new wire turn out! cheers
this video is awesome man just bought a 2003 mitsubish lancer es and it only blows heat not sure about it might been the knob since its common im going to take a look at it!!!
Awesome, Is there an easy way to also replace the plastic rod that comes out that the AC/heat knob actually goes onto? The rod broke off inside the knob D:
+The DarkDragonWing wow... you're videos are outstanding! I really appreciate the easy to follow tutorials. The replacement white pin that the knobs go on, are those included with the knob bundle linked in that video or is there another part number?
Dear Friend, I ahve peculiar problem with my Lancer 2003. AC keeps on running even if I turn it to heat, there;s no way that I can keep fan only mode. Please help
Ali Aziz Hi. No i don't have LED video for the Lancer yet, but here you can learn from this video. Pretty much just taking the cluster off. ruclips.net/video/JKSNNpeFjAk/видео.html
Hi. I saw your videos on your Lancer and have a question: do you know where can I get the Repair/Service Manual for my Lancer GLX 2004? I live in Qatar but I think is the same model as yours. Any ideas?
@DarkDragonWing great great great video, but I have a question, why the new gears have different shape? the hole shape is different now, it was an issue with the original design?
Hi. Thanks! Yes, Mitsubishi made a new design to help turn it. Though, this is not the real fix, this will only help. The reason why the knob is hard to turn is because of the main shaft that all these gears are trying to turn. It is called the blend door. It is a simple part, but to get to it means taking apart the whole dashboard assembly.
Leo Castro Nope, just replace it. Here www.ebay.com/itm/Genuine-Mitsubishi-A-C-Heater-Temperature-Blend-Door-Repair-Kit-Lancer-Outlander-/201259997216?fits=Model%3ALancer&hash=item2edc07d820:g:fk8AAOxyTyBSWG6P&vxp=mtr
Hi Darkdragon: My domelight is not working. I checked bulb and all the fuses under the hood and dash. Everything is fine. What should I do? Can you help me? Thanks
I just did this but it's still hard... I figure the problem is where the circular gear is, and after I get that gear out I see a rubber sealant with the white plastic thing with a rectangle in the center (where the circular gear connects with it). I cant take that thing out, tried using needle nose pliers but it just slips all the time... is that something I should fix on my own? You got an idea on how to fix this issue when it isnt as simple as just replacing the parts in your video? Thanks ahead of time. And yes, you are awesome for putting up these lancer videos xD.
Mine got better and better as I continue using it. I know the first times using it is almost impossible to use just use the knob to turn the gears. I used both hand to turn it. One hand under the dash on the gear lever, and another on the knob turning. I only had to do this for a little while, and then it got easier. So I only have to turn the knob, no need to turn the gears anymore. For fixing the whole thing like you're doing now, I would have done the same thing, but only if it really needs to be fixed. So I don't know. If you go that way I probably don't have much knowledge about it. cheers
Dang its been soo long since I installed them, I forgot... but they are sold by the manufacturer or through ebay. And they look slightly different than the original, so dont be alarmed.
What if the little round gear on the white box is really tight on, is their a way to loosen up the little round gear that is in the box? The gear you are attaching the new pieces to., Do i have to replace the whole box under the dash? I think that is my issue, that the gear that is on the white box is pretty tight :o/
You will have to replace that little gear sticking out, the whole shaft that connected to that gear needs to be replace. Here you go rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?ff3=4&toolid=11800&pub=5575273973&campid=5338044275&mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fitm%2FGenuine-Mitsubishi-A-C-Heater-Temperature-Blend-Door-Repair-Kit-Lancer-Outlander-%2F201259997216%3Ffits%3DYear%253A2003%257CModel%253ALancer%26hash%3Ditem2edc07d820%3Ag%3Afk8AAOxyTyBSWG6P%26vxp%3Dmtr
Your videos are awesome and very informative. I have an 03 lancer ES with the same problem. Watching your video made me want to try it myself. However, my actual nob broke off because I was turning it too hard. Any ideas on how to replace the nob on the console? Thanks in advance
I would search on ebay for a good-none-twisted knob axle like yours( you are not the only one with twisted axle). www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw=lancer+2003+ac+control&_sop=15&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2045573.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.Xlancer+2003+heater+control&_nkw=lancer+2003+heater+control&_sacat=0 So from that, I would watch this video: How to fix a stuck heater control knob- EVO - Boosted Films cheers
My dear - I have Lancer 1600cc- GLX -2009 model: when turning the A/C on by selector knob from 0 to 1 - a large vibration and noise come in picture - and when A/C motor stop the noise will go the after few seconds the A/C motor will start and noise coming again- Please advise
The DarkDragonWing Great video, I have exactly this problem with my 2000 Lancer. To access the gears, do you just get under the dashboard? It looks like you are putting the whole dashboard back down when you finish. Also, was wondering if you knew of a place I can get a kit for the Lancer 2000?
Just get under the dashboard. This right here: www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-GENUINE-MITSUBISHI-LANCER-HEATER-AIR-CONDITIONER-CONTROLLER-KIT-7801A110-/390522312014?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Model%3ALancer&hash=item5aecf1954e&vxp=mtr cheers
Hello. My lancer Cedia music player, parking and auto lock is not working. When I was changing its AC lights. Some of wires become join with each other n whole room n parking lights become off what can I do now
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Hey man, thanks for posting this. My wife's heater hasn't worked for a year now, I'm neither rich nor mechanically inclined, but I was able to go out there and check it after watching your video and find that the problem was the plastic gears, manually set them and get the heater working. Once I get the funds, I'll buy the replacement parts and get it fixed properly.
Dana Lawhorn I'm glad to hear that. cheers!
Im having same issue, and found an inexpensive place to buy parts on ebay!
www.ebay.com/itm/Lancer-Air-Conditioner-Heater-Control-Link-Gear-Repair-Kit-/380721477491?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item58a4c4b773&vxp=mtr
WOWOWOW... the Repair shop wanted $600 to fix this... I found the part on Ebay for $18 and now with your help I can do it myself!!! do I use just regular gear grease? .. YOU'RE THE BEST!!!!
yes, regular
cheers!
Sorry but I don't know anything about cars. Ask me about computers or cameras. LOL!
Bob Lombardo hey bro wats it's the name of this plastic part?
It's not the gears that get hard, it's the axle of one of the gears that gets hard. So there's this new gear design that will increase the lever strength as shown in the video.
So yea, change them. It feels a lot better. And make sure that the line that pushes the gear is straight so that it will work. However, it works, but still a little bit hard to spin.
For mine, even though I changed the gears, I sometime have to help turn the gears manually.
It's more like a hobby. Though, I wish I could do this for a living. Videos seem to make me look like I'm skilled. :D
Yes , you looks like master mechanic more a professional .
Keep up good work. :)
Where do you get that "cables" to buy and replace in my car: 2004 Mits lancer ES
You just fixed my 02 Lancer. I'm moving it manually until I can find the parts. I appreciate it
oh my god.
if i knew it would be that easy i wouldve done this earlier last month when it started getting cold as hell.
you are my hero of the winter
Cheers!
Sorry I don't know any other way of that but to google it. By the way, why do you want it? If something is wrong with your car, you should try to find the problem and start from there.
YESS. I have a video of how to fix it!! This one:
Lancer Fix | Hood Clip, AF Knob, Belt Dressing, Sway Bar Links - Ep.12
It's the AF knob one: Air Flow Knob
I always look for it on eBay.
Key word: "lancer 2003 heater" with lowest price first
I found:
02 03 04 05 06 MITSUBISHI LANCER/ OUTLANDER HEATER CLIMATE CONTROL SWITCH A/C
2002-06 LANCER - Heater Control Panel Switch Knob Shaft EVOLUTION OUTLANDER
There might be more, you just have to wait or contact the seller who seems to have auction lancer.
Same car, same problem. I just reach under and flip it with my fingers. Great vid's man you've pretty much covered all the issues I currently have with my lancer.
cheers
It's for the tie rods. I think you can use just any that isn't too sticky.
Don't worry, It's still hard to turn for me too. What I would do is reaching my hand in there and help the knob turning the gear manually. You know what I mean?
I have this same issue in my car and actually broke the heater control switch b/c I got so frustrated with it. So now that I have a new heater control switch I will be trying to fix the gears. Thanks!!
First of all, thank you very much for your kind reply. Well, the reason why I want this manual is because I know very little about mechanics and I don't wanna mess all up. I think with the manual and help from the videos I will be able to do what I need by myself.
mine snapped clear off a few weeks ago. thanks for these man
she runs like a charm. she is a good highway driver no shaking she needed TLC when I first got her. i have watched all your videos you been very helpful I was wondering if u still have the car or going to do more videos u have any links to where u got ur pieces I need struts a question have u ever had a problem with your coil packs? hesitation and sputtering? I know I need new sparkplugs and wires only put about 600 into her still worth it for the time being
thank u so much for this video this is my first and I got the car with the knob broken and having to replace my whole HVAC unit and this video helped me find what I needed to replace it properly because I don't know much about cars :) love the videos
What I do is I use my hand to help the knob push and pull the gear manually. You know you gotta have to stick your hand in there. For now.
I might have to think for a better way because mine is getting harder too. I'll do a video if I can think of a way.
Awesome I wonder why Mitsubishi never recalled this. I guess not considered a safety issue (but it is when it gets cold). My knob broke off and is worn down to a small nub that wont turn with needle nose pliers anymore any idea where and how to get it installed?
Thanks. If I were you, I would go to ebay.com and search for a used "Lancer climate control." You know, it seems that the whole control needs to be changed if the knob can't be changed individually.
cheers
Excellent trick man, I'm having a problem with that switch,...and I didn't know where to locate it..I will try it today to find out if my gears need changing or that wire is loose.
Thanks.
Ah, mine is Lancer 2007 1.6L, car is in Egypt ;)
Oh sorry, I don't any experience on that part yet. For now I would say if it has a lot of miles on it, it could be because of bad connection of the battery or maybe the starter, too.
Anyhow, I hope you will find the real cause of this problem.
If it is getting cold and your lancers heat will not come on, you can reach under the dash and move the gears by hand to get the heat on until you can buy the part to fix this. Thanks for the upload!
cheers!!
It should fit. Otherwise, does it look like the one I was changing?
They might. Even eBay has it and Amazon might have it as well. I got mine from eBay though.
Ahaha This is great! Lots of very useful and wise advises! Thanks! I'll make sure to keep my mind open for opportunities. And don't forget to keep in touch, people here are in need for answers to their Lancer questions! Cheers!
wow, haha :D I might not be able to show you the air bag or the start push button. But I'll keep that in mind.
For the mean time, since you want a start button, I believe if you buy the start button, there should be instructions that come with it?
Did you try eBay?
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I found this "02-06 Lancer Heater AC Climate Controls Radio Bezel OEM" for $200.
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"2006 MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION 9 OEM A/C CONTROL ASSEMBLY MR EVO9 CT9A #285" for $160.
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I hope this helps.
No problem with coil packs. You can fix the hesitation by changing the O2 Sensors. Lancer Fix | Rough Idle / Engine Light / O2 Sensors P0421 - Ep.1
Yes from what I can tell it does look like it. I also need to replace the blower resistor motor. My AC turns on only on speed 1,2,and 3 but no air blows, when i go to 4 ac turns off but the blower starts. Am I replacing the right part you think?
Hey thanks for the reply back, your videos are very helpful. Thought it might of been a vent door that was stuck but it was actually low on Freon even though it felt pretty cold so I just decided to try and add one can of Freon and it worked perfect.
cacthuptoit Glad to hear back and that you fixed it. Cheers!
hey man, great video, I learned a lot from it. I have a couple of questions though. Will that gear set lever work on a 2002 Mitsubishi lancer? The ones I have are the ones from the factory and I don't know if this part will work on my vehicle. The other one is, that one crank you pointed out with the thing sticking out, just by itself, without the parts that crank it from cold to hot gets kind of hard to turn once it gets around the middle. Now, the heater control wire that I have is crooked so I'm tracking it needs to be replaced. Any advise you can provide will be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
tater 1. it will fit on your 02 lancer2. you cab bend it back straight or you can replace it ( I bent mine back straight and I still use my hand to manually turn the gears from time to time)Cheers
Well done. This was a great help to me and my 2003 Lancer.
I don't know, but what I did with mines is bend it back straight. I never change any wire.
Also the turn knob of the air conditioning is stuck. Does that mean the A/C unit is mechanically broken inside or is it just the lever switches is tight. Or not loosened. Do I need to replace the A/C unit. Please reply back. Thanks.
The gears inside the whole thing are bad. What most people do is change the outside gears, like in the video, and try to use it often so that it is easier to turn.
For me, if it get stuck and the knob couldn't move the gears, I would use my left hand to manually reach in to move the gears, and use my right hand to turn the knob.
To really fix the whole thing can be expensive, but you can try, I don't really know about it.
Man thank you for sharing your knowledge. I have just the same problem on my Lancer (IX). Now I have to find a brand new gears. But what if I don't find them? Can I just clean old gears and regrease them? do you think its gonna solve it?
You can buy them here:
www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-GENUINE-MITSUBISHI-LANCER-HEATER-AIR-CONDITIONER-CONTROLLER-KIT-7801A110-/390522312014?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Model%3ALancer&hash=item5aecf1954e&vxp=mtr
cheers
thank you for your quick reply. the problem is they don't ship things to my country, i mean such small things. But thank you again
The DarkDragonWing my man, i realized that my gears are new ones. Perhaps someone changed it before me as it is a second hand car. Anyway, the reason why my knob gets stuck is the cable which keeps on getting bent on the upper side (close to the knob's connector).
1) Do you think replacing the cable will solve it?
2) The thing (reel?) that you spin at 0:35 does it turn easily without hurting your fingers? Mine is a little hard but I can turn it and I am afraid that it is making the cable bent
Nice
The DarkDragonWing lol what do you mean nice))) do u have any clue abt my questions?))
I don't know how that works, but if it said to be fit or used with the Lancer, then it might.
I would have done the same thing, if that doesn't work i don't know what to do next too.
Ebay.com is a good place to buy stuff like these.
Oh sorry, I don't have any experience on that part. However, try searching for "A/C Heater control Lancer."
Hello friend, do you have any video on how to change the brakes of a 2002 Mitsubishi ES? Thank You.
I have those gears on my car and it still has the hard knobs - now that it's getting cold... Also, have you had any starting issues where you hear a single click with no crank? Just seeing cuz I hear it's a common problem and I'm getting it often. Thanks
Hello DarkDragon,
I searched through your video library for how to change the A/C - Heater lights and I didn't find anything. Can you please tell me at least the basics of how to change the lights because my lights went dimmer and some controls don't have lights at all. Lancer 2006 ES.
Thanks very much.
Love your videos. I am about to do this repair. But I have a question about another issue. The heat still comes through the vents even when the fan is off. Do you know how to fix that or if it is easy to do so? Thanks.
Try turning to cold when you turn the fan off.
push the recirculate button when the fan is off. nothing will come out
Yes, I didn't change it but I clean it in:
Lancer Fix | Rough Idle / Engine Light / O2 Sensors P0421 - Ep.1
I replaced my wife's with a unit I got off Ebay. Now her black cable will not move the control gears. Blue works. New gears?
What kind of grease did you use? Great video and no more freezing for me!!
Just any kind, cheers
Hello DarkDragon,
I have very similar problem with my 2002 Lancer. When the A/C switch is turned to cool and the fan is on, the engine is pulling like the gas paddle is pressed all the way. I have a hard time keeping the break and controling the vehicle.
Have you seen anything similar?
Medina Maric Yes, I believe it is normal if the RPM is still around 1000 or 1500, anything passes that when the AC is turned on is considered not normal.
Thanks :)
Aw man ok I got a Lancer 2005 and when I turn the knob to heater it wouldn't go smoothly and maybe thats why its stuck blowing hot air even when I turn the knob back to AC? Going to check this out, didnt know about it. Thank you so much!
@The DarkDragonWing Where did you order this? I broke mine the other day trying to change the temp, i knew it was coming and its time to change parts!
Hey just wanna thank you for your videos! You've been a great help! I have a 2002 lancer oz rally that I've been taking care of thanks to you!
aplausos!
Diagnosis TechsThey said ( P0302 ) Cylinder 2 Misfire Detected.? Something About My Coil.?
What Does that Mean?
Change it.?
Help Muchly Appreciated Thanks
Hello
Now my car still bogs out after I change the valve cover gasket & tube seals... surely now last thing to change is my coil... 🤦♂️🙇♂️
Gladly Appreciate Anyone/Someone Help Please Thanks Much
Mackey... I changed the gears and it moves from hot to cold but I cant get it to lock into the Max Air... any thoughts??? Thanks!
Use your another hand to get in the gears and turn the gear with another hand turning the knob.
it will get smoother and easier to turn when you use it/help it regularly
cheers
no problem!
hello. first off I love your videos. Second of all... I need HELP! :( I the same knob you fixed, if you take that knob off there is a white shaft thingy! sorry I honestly don't know what its called. But since I couldn't turn with knob I used pliers before and messed up the little white plastic thing. Do you know what that part is called or where/how to get it? I honestly searched over 15 hours worth.
Hey whats up man, i bought the kit and replaced exactly as you did, but the knob is still really tight it doesnt really turn, and i kno its not my cable. Do u you know what else it can be?
That's as good as it get for everyone. You gotta use your hand to help it turn time to time. This is the cheapest fix and it works well for everyone. The more expensive is a new whole console.
Same here... Damn cable keeps bending... Not cool. We all should go complain about this to Mitsubishi.
it ended up working! looked under the dash and moved the gear set and it was pretty seized, it blew not hot till I put some r134a now shes blowin like a breeze! 700$ car found on craigslist with heat and a/c =)
Sweet video ! This helped me so much ! I have a problem with the mode door though. EVen when i move the levers by hand, it seems its always stuck on the vent? Any ideas?
I'm not sure if I can help you with that one.
Can I take the existing set up a part and just greese it? Can I assume the sedan and 04 wagon are interchangedable for that generation lancer if I decide to order the newer design?
Sorry I don't know much, but if you try searching on it on ebay.com, you might get lucky and find one.
Hey can you only get the gears at mitsubishi dealership or can you get it at an auto store?
Slumber2Slaughter lol I do the same thing. Its either hot or cold and I have to reach under and push the gears manually
Your videos are AWESOME! They helped me ALOT! I also have a 2003 Mitsu Lancer! Mine is white, though. I used your vids to help me with changing the gears for the heat /cold, and it helped me with opening up the dashboard when I installed my new radio. I really didn't think those were things that I could do myself til I watched your videos! I need your help with something else. My ac is not working like it was before. I recharged it (a whole can of freon), but that didn't help...?
I got the kit from Mitsubishi, I can use it now, but its still a little funky to use..
Oh... I see. No problem.
Cheers!
Search for it on Ebay or Amazon.
What is the 2 white levers you used called. I need to purchase one. My old levers seem to be stuck. And the air conditioning turn knob is stuck. I need to know where to buy it.
here:
www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-GENUINE-MITSUBISHI-LANCER-HEATER-AIR-CONDITIONER-CONTROLLER-KIT-7801A110-/390522312014?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Model%3ALancer&hash=item5aecf1954e&vxp=mtr
The DarkDragonWing Hi, I have 2002 Lancer. Will this fit on that year (because it says it is for 2003-2007 in the description)?
senahid muratovic
it will fit your car 100%
The DarkDragonWing Thanks a lot!
Hey dragon wing these if these gears don't turn can that result in the heat air not switching properly?
yes, the car won't heat up or cool down if the gears are not turning
Well it's gets cool I just don't know how to put it on heat my cousin does tho
henri davis yes, get your hand under the dash and grab on the gears. Like the in the video here at 0:20
see the wire is pulling and pushing the lever of the gear, so use your hand to help turn it. you will know when it turns cold or hot by looking at the knob
Ok just tug on it ?
henri davis yes, try it
Mackey...
I installed the new gears... it goes from hot to cold very easy but I cant get it to lock into the MAX/AC mode on the bottom left.. any ideas????
Use your hand to help it turn. One hand on the gear lever, one hand on the knob.
hope this helps
Yes Mackey...
I can do it with my hand but I was hoping not to have to go under the dash every time I need AC.. maybe it will work itself out..
I will keep you posted!
You're the Greatest little Mechanic I know!!!
BTW
Love the flip flops and shorts changing out the rotors!!! you really made me laugh...
You are so much fun!
TY!
How do you change the wire that controls the piece you changed. My wire bent and now I can't switch from air blowing at me over to defroster.
Here:
How to fix a stuck heater control knob- EVO - Boosted Films
my AC knob completely broke off. do you have any advice on changing the whole unit? which parts should i buy?
Ebay.com might have used unit that you can buy, the whole climate control unit.
like these: lancer 2003 climate
www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw=lancer+2003+ac+control&LH_BIN=1&_sop=15&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2045573.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.Xlancer+2003+climate&_nkw=lancer+2003+climate&_sacat=0
There is some that broke off like yours, so find the god one.
cheers
The DarkDragonWing If all I want to do is replace the stem, how do you go about doing that? I have the new knob, but missing half the stem.
David Miller Can't do, gotta get the whole thing. There isn't any stem sold separately.
The DarkDragonWing Dang... Thanks
Hey dude, i have trouble with the middle gear. I bought the genuine replacements and switched out the old ones, seems like the small round gear in between them is the problem and it is too tight for the replacement gears to twist. Is there a way I can loosen this?
manually use your hand to turn it
Thanks for the response! I've tried twisting it, even with a rag for support but it is just too tight. I can move it by hand barely but once fully installed with the gears, they can't move it at all.
one hand on the knob turning it, and another hand on the gear helping it turn
Ok thanks man! I'll probably have to get a cable too since it got bent due to the gear stiffness.
no problem
I got a question, this happened to mine, but i think its the little wheel with teeth that the gears connect to that is really hard to spin. My gears for the most part look fine.They have all the teeth. Or is it that I should just change out the gears.
I think the problem is related to the cable rather than the plastic gears, my gears are working and rolling fine but the cable keeps on getting twisted which means in cannot withstand the compression force that is running through it.
The real problem can be found in the video description.
@@DarkDragonWing I will read that
I have a quiestion for you? One of the lights " blue Dots" from the A/C heather doesn't work I'm trying to buy it but I don't know how what's it call?
Go to your local auto store and tell them to get you 2003 Lancer ES an instrument light bulb. Tell them it's fir the a/c light.
Hi. For mine, the wire rope is kinked, any suggestions how to proceed to replace it?
Use your hand to turn the gear under the dash for now.
Here is a video that will show you: How to fix a stuck heater control knob- EVO - Boosted Films
PS. I don't know if changing the wire will work well. I'm guessing it will end up kinked again.
What I did is I bent it back straight and put it back in like at 10:03 it looks pretty straight there and it will work just fine.
Though, it is now winter snow (very cold) in Minnesota and the knob is even harder to turn, so now my wire is kinked again. I'm using my hand to turn the gear.
I will work on it more and find a better solution for it.
Let me know how your new wire turn out!
cheers
Do you know where is located the a/c compressor relay on my lancer 03
this video is awesome man just bought a 2003 mitsubish lancer es and it only blows heat not sure about it might been the knob since its common im going to take a look at it!!!
Awesome, Is there an easy way to also replace the plastic rod that comes out that the AC/heat knob actually goes onto? The rod broke off inside the knob D:
+scrubzzy Yes here: ruclips.net/video/d8jNWN6TRzE/видео.html
+The DarkDragonWing
wow... you're videos are outstanding! I really appreciate the easy to follow tutorials. The replacement white pin that the knobs go on, are those included with the knob bundle linked in that video or is there another part number?
scrubzzy
Thanks! It is sold separately here www.ebay.com/itm/331305021707
Dear Friend, I ahve peculiar problem with my Lancer 2003. AC keeps on running even if I turn it to heat, there;s no way that I can keep fan only mode. Please help
Watch the video. at 0:20 you can turn the gears manually. See the line that is pushing and pulling the lever on the gear? Use your hand to turn it.
Do you work on cars as a profession or just a hobby. You seem to be skilled at every thing.
Ali Aziz Hi. No i don't have LED video for the Lancer yet, but here you can learn from this video. Pretty much just taking the cluster off. ruclips.net/video/JKSNNpeFjAk/видео.html
Hi. I saw your videos on your Lancer and have a question: do you know where can I get the Repair/Service Manual for my Lancer GLX 2004? I live in Qatar but I think is the same model as yours. Any ideas?
@DarkDragonWing great great great video, but I have a question, why the new gears have different shape? the hole shape is different now, it was an issue with the original design?
Hi. Thanks! Yes, Mitsubishi made a new design to help turn it. Though, this is not the real fix, this will only help. The reason why the knob is hard to turn is because of the main shaft that all these gears are trying to turn. It is called the blend door. It is a simple part, but to get to it means taking apart the whole dashboard assembly.
oh I see...and once you get to the blend door, is it something that can be done to fix it completely?
Leo Castro Nope, just replace it. Here www.ebay.com/itm/Genuine-Mitsubishi-A-C-Heater-Temperature-Blend-Door-Repair-Kit-Lancer-Outlander-/201259997216?fits=Model%3ALancer&hash=item2edc07d820:g:fk8AAOxyTyBSWG6P&vxp=mtr
thanks body!
Hi Darkdragon:
My domelight is not working. I checked bulb and all the fuses under the hood and dash.
Everything is fine. What should I do? Can you help me? Thanks
The dealer made this update of the gears about 3 year ago on my car and now the knobs are hard to turn again... What would you suggest?
I just did this but it's still hard... I figure the problem is where the circular gear is, and after I get that gear out I see a rubber sealant with the white plastic thing with a rectangle in the center (where the circular gear connects with it). I cant take that thing out, tried using needle nose pliers but it just slips all the time... is that something I should fix on my own? You got an idea on how to fix this issue when it isnt as simple as just replacing the parts in your video?
Thanks ahead of time. And yes, you are awesome for putting up these lancer videos xD.
Mine got better and better as I continue using it. I know the first times using it is almost impossible to use just use the knob to turn the gears. I used both hand to turn it. One hand under the dash on the gear lever, and another on the knob turning. I only had to do this for a little while, and then it got easier. So I only have to turn the knob, no need to turn the gears anymore.
For fixing the whole thing like you're doing now, I would have done the same thing, but only if it really needs to be fixed. So I don't know. If you go that way I probably don't have much knowledge about it.
cheers
Thanks for the input!
At the very least I got the new parts :)
Xavier Rivera Where did you get the parts? What are the parts called? Just gears?
Dang its been soo long since I installed them, I forgot... but they are sold by the manufacturer or through ebay. And they look slightly different than the original, so dont be alarmed.
www.amazon.com/MITSUBISHI-7801A110-GENUINE-FACTORY-ORIGINAL/dp/B005HAP2YW
I found out where, or at least what part it is. Thanks
Hope you fix it soon!
What if the little round gear on the white box is really tight on, is their a way to loosen up the little round gear that is in the box? The gear you are attaching the new pieces to.,
Do i have to replace the whole box under the dash? I think that is my issue, that the gear that is on the white box is pretty tight :o/
You will have to replace that little gear sticking out, the whole shaft that connected to that gear needs to be replace. Here you go rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?ff3=4&toolid=11800&pub=5575273973&campid=5338044275&mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fitm%2FGenuine-Mitsubishi-A-C-Heater-Temperature-Blend-Door-Repair-Kit-Lancer-Outlander-%2F201259997216%3Ffits%3DYear%253A2003%257CModel%253ALancer%26hash%3Ditem2edc07d820%3Ag%3Afk8AAOxyTyBSWG6P%26vxp%3Dmtr
Ever change the purge control valve on the lancer? All your videos have been very helpful
Your videos are awesome and very informative. I have an 03 lancer ES with the same problem. Watching your video made me want to try it myself. However, my actual nob broke off because I was turning it too hard. Any ideas on how to replace the nob on the console? Thanks in advance
I would search on ebay for a good-none-twisted knob axle like yours( you are not the only one with twisted axle).
www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw=lancer+2003+ac+control&_sop=15&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2045573.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.Xlancer+2003+heater+control&_nkw=lancer+2003+heater+control&_sacat=0
So from that, I would watch this video: How to fix a stuck heater control knob- EVO - Boosted Films
cheers
Knobs on Ebay. This video rocks! So helpful
The fuses are bad, you should check again.
Thanks mine gets stuck wont move over to hot! where is best place to buy replacements? im in california
Hi, go to Ebay.com or Amazon.com
Cheers!
My dear - I have Lancer 1600cc- GLX -2009 model: when turning the A/C on by selector knob from 0 to 1 - a large vibration and noise come in picture - and when A/C motor stop the noise will go the after few seconds the A/C motor will start and noise coming again- Please advise
Change or adjust the A/C belt.
Thanks a lot
Hello, was wondering how do you access the gears? do you have to remove the middle plastic piece around the shifter?
No need to. Just look under the dash and you will see the gears just like in the video.
cheers
The DarkDragonWing
Great video, I have exactly this problem with my 2000 Lancer. To access the gears, do you just get under the dashboard? It looks like you are putting the whole dashboard back down when you finish.
Also, was wondering if you knew of a place I can get a kit for the Lancer 2000?
Just get under the dashboard.
This right here: www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-GENUINE-MITSUBISHI-LANCER-HEATER-AIR-CONDITIONER-CONTROLLER-KIT-7801A110-/390522312014?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Model%3ALancer&hash=item5aecf1954e&vxp=mtr
cheers
Hello. My lancer Cedia music player, parking and auto lock is not working. When I was changing its AC lights. Some of wires become join with each other n whole room n parking lights become off what can I do now
Check all the fuses.
@@DarkDragonWing thank u soo much one of the fuse was burned. Now it's working fine.
yea i had the problem just now i didnt replace the gears i just moved it to the heat position for now lol il replace it in spring