3ninerdelta

Hello,
I have a 97 accord that has a fan speed switch that is bad. How do I get to this part behind the dash? I had the lower portion of the dash out last year when replacing the stereo, but didnt see a way to access this switch.
The AC will not turn on without the fan speed switch having a selection other than "off". Im not sure if it just prys off, but am reluctant to try that.
Any help would be appreciated!
Thank you!

IkeRay

did you pull the knob off, does it work? I had the same problem, turned out the knob gave out and had some play, so it wasn't really working.

if the selector truly is whats wrong, you have to first remove the instrument.

http://www.dhost.info/accordinfo/hondapdfs/heater.pdf page 23.

3ninerdelta

Thanks Ike, I appreciate the reply.
I cant get to the PDF you linked me to, says I do not have access.
Is there another way to the pdf file?
Thanks!

IkeRay

see if you can get to it this way :

http://www.dhost.info/accordinfo/ from there go down to "heating" or it might be under electrical...

3ninerdelta

Thanks so much IkeRay,
I just went out and pulled the knob off. It had a big split down the center. You had it diagnosed correct from the beginning!
Thanks again, that saved me some bucks!

IkeRay

save you even more, either go grab one from a pick and pull (stick in your your pocket of cargo pants...$1 part), OR just take a $.30 hose clamp and tighten it up. had mine in the second way for a good 2 1/2 years, going to grab a pick a part one soon enough, finally fixing up the car 100%.

3ninerdelta

Good idea on the hose clamp. I was thinking some electrical tape to tighten it up, but a hose clamp will be much sturdier.
170,000 miles on that little car.