August 15, 200817 yr maybe this been discussed before, but I will apologize in advance... Our outback delays the changing when you push the buttons to go from floor, to defrost, to mix, to face, etc... now I know these are vacuum push buttons, but can somebody tell me any tricks or how to correct without too much trouble? other than that.. the car is PERFECT, yes, or course, it is a 2.5 and had the head gasket, timing belt, water pump, etc, changed recently, and it is fastttt... I love it more than the wifey does,, but it is her ride.. I still have my lifted 84 GL wagon that I drive for fun.. thanks in advance!!!! /mike
August 15, 200817 yr Hello and welcome to the world of the outback. The HVAC controls are NOT vaccuum controlled. They are electronic. The problem you describe has to do with either the control module in the dash and it will need to be replaced, or the actuator motor is going and it will have to be replaced. Find these at a good junkyard and do the work yourself. A dealer will kill you on fees. Good Luck.
August 15, 200817 yr I didn't realize that you are so close to me. If you need help, drive up to richmond one weekend and I'll give you a hand doing the work.
August 15, 200817 yr Another possibility is that something was spilled into the controls from the cup holder. Some electrical contact spray may help. It worked for me.
August 18, 200817 yr Author wrote this friday afternoon, did not post til monday a.m. MJ yes you are very close, at least I consider it close as I travel all over the place.. I am writing now at the VRE train station in Springfield, waiting for the train to Fredericksburg to pick up my car to go home 3 hours. too bad I dont have the Outback with me, as it is with the wife driving from Elizabeth City, NC to Norfolk every day (45 miles).. I will be going right by you !! I may take you up on the offer tho...any good boneyards around there? Not much in Hampton Roads anymore!! I have tried contact cleaner to no avail. the ac switch sticks still!! stupid design of the cupholder!! We'll Talk!! /mike mikldom@yahoo.com been on the boards for quite some time always have had EA81 rides got outack in Jan of this year
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