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Old Apr 18, 2011 | 10:50 PM
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We had a 2006 3LT with the dual zone climate control, and the detents on the temperature ***** were too "soft"- when trying to change the temp by 1 degree, I would usually end up changing it by 3 or 4 degrees. I worked around that problem by resting my arm and using two fingers, on opposite sides of the ****.

The 2006 was replaced by a 2009, and the ***** are even easier to move too much. Yeah, I can get by with my "two fingers" method, but it's a PITA and takes my eyes off the road for a moment.

Is there an easy way to make the detents more positive, so it takes more effort to turn the ****? The volume control for the radio works well for me, so I know that it can be done.

My dealership is very helpful, and would probably replace the climate head unit if I complain, but the new head would probably be about like the current one.

Any suggestions?
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Old Apr 19, 2011 | 05:35 AM
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I agree with you, but I think we have to live with it. If the dealer replaced the AC control, it would be debited back as NTF.
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I can put in a suggestion if you would like to GM. Just let me know and PM me your info and we can throw a GM Suggestion in for you on this note.

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I'm wondering if we can remove the **** and put something on that shaft that increases the friction, like a small O-ring. That wouldn't make the detents any better, but might still help the situation.
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I can put in a suggestion if you would like to GM. Just let me know and PM me your info and we can throw a GM Suggestion in for you on this note.

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PM sent, thanks!
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If you could actually take the switch apart, the detent spring could be tightened...probably alot of work for a small thing...
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Originally Posted by Gearhead Jim
I'm wondering if we can remove the **** and put something on that shaft that increases the friction, like a small O-ring. That wouldn't make the detents any better, but might still help the situation.
You guys are looking for an "about" or "smidge" button.

"Are you cold honey? I will turn it up a smidge"

it is located next to the EASY button
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