gumbyman2000

Searched but couldn’t find a similar issue. In my 97 VTEC Del Sol, the AC button will push in and light up just fine, it just won’t stay selected. If I hold the button on in while the blower is running the air gets super cold, so I guess it is just something up with the button.

Questions:
1) How hard is this to deal with myself?
2) Is there documentation somewhere if it isn’t too difficult?
3) If this is a bit beyond my abilities how much would you suspect a repair shop will charge (TX)?

Here it is in action:
Also, thanks to the forum for answering my last question (without you even knowing) about the stupid little plastic doohickey on the clutch pedal that stopped the car from starting.

mk378

You will need to replace the whole control panel. This is not real difficult to DIY. It is discontinued by Honda so you will need to find a used one. Be sure to detach the hot/cold mechanical cable from the heater box before trying to pull a panel out of the car.

I would also endorse simply jamming a toothpick in beside the button to hold it down when you want A/C.

94eg!

iTrader: (2)

Try using a thin wire hook to pull the button out and see if the push-switch inside works without it. I use a hook-style spark-plug-gaping tool. I do this in my 94 Civic. Doesn't really fix the problem, but may provide a temporary solution. Also if it does work, then you may be able to modify your button cover to push the switch in a little further.

Just throwing out ideas.

gumbyman2000

I’m all for a slightly dodgy fix.

Thanks very much much for the replies. I was hoping there was a non-replacethewholething option.

tamboo

car-part is great for used parts:

Car-Part.com--Used Auto Parts Market