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Old May 18, 2011 | 12:28 PM
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One of those cheap plastic selector switches for my manual climate control is stripped/broken.

Would you purchase a new one, or try to find a used one, or glue/JB weld the old one on?

If new, where the heck can you find one?
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Old May 18, 2011 | 12:41 PM
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GM Parts House would probably carry the replacement switch.

Depending on the current condition of your car and whether you plan to keep it for the long run, you may consider upgrading to the later model, digital unit.
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One of those cheap plastic selector switches for my manual climate control is stripped/broken.

Would you purchase a new one, or try to find a used one, or glue/JB weld the old one on?

If new, where the heck can you find one?
I would replace it and keep the old one for parts

Here check Ebay: $50

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/99-Co...Q5fAccessories

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Originally Posted by madmatt9471
I would replace it and keep the old one for parts

Here check Ebay: $50

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/99-Co...Q5fAccessories

Thanks,Matt
Thanks, that's not a bad idea actually. I think just a new selector is over 35 bucks.
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I would replace it and keep the old one for parts

Here check Ebay: $50

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/99-Co...Q5fAccessories

Thanks,Matt
Thanks again Matt,

I went ahead ordered that. I found a selector switch for 35 bucks but for 50 why not have the whole unit in case I ever need more parts.

You're so helpful!
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Thanks again Matt,

I went ahead ordered that. I found a selector switch for 35 bucks but for 50 why not have the whole unit in case I ever need more parts.

You're so helpful!
That's what I was thinking - Good score in my opinion!

Thanks,Matt
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Glad you got your issue resolved never hurts to have spare parts




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GM Parts House would probably carry the replacement switch.

Depending on the current condition of your car and whether you plan to keep it for the long run, you may consider upgrading to the later model, digital unit.

Probably be cheaper to trade cars than to make that conversion.
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Nice find and purchase. Never know when you might need more parts for the HVAC.
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I would replace it and keep the old one for parts

Here check Ebay: $50

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/99-Co...Q5fAccessories

Thanks,Matt
Came in yesterday. Now I have two extra switches should I ever need them along with the unit itself for only 50 bucks.

I think I'm about ready for the Power Tour now.
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Came in yesterday. Now I have two extra switches should I ever need them along with the unit itself for only 50 bucks.

I think I'm about ready for the Power Tour now.
Sweet I am glad it worked out for you!

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Glad you got your issue resolved never hurts to have spare parts







Probably be cheaper to trade cars than to make that conversion.
You got that right. Big job...
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