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Old Jun 27, 2012 | 08:15 AM
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For some reason this summer, my 79 Vette is having problems switching from the vent setting to the heater or defogger settings. I have to play with the slider a couple of times before it goes where I need it it. Is it a vacuum problem or a mechanical one?

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Old Jun 27, 2012 | 09:56 AM
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Do you hear the blend door moving when you switch to the different settings? Do you hear a whistling sound under the dash indicating a vacuum leak?
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Old Jun 27, 2012 | 10:35 AM
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Mine is working similar AC works vent works but not the defroster would love to fix it if I new what it was!
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Old Jun 27, 2012 | 06:44 PM
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I get a Hiss sometimes all the vents work but sometimes it seems that there is a delay, so I have to play around with levers.
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