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I bought a 2004 Lancer Mitsubishi brand new. Soon after the purchase I had trouble moving the heater knob (climate control temperature control) and, broke it. It has not worked since I purchased it. I tried to buy the knob; however, I was informed that I had to buy the entire panel which costs over $200.00. I have been surviving without the heater since I purchased it. Is there a way I can fix the knob without having to purchase the whole dash panel?

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I bought a used 2004 mitsubishi lancer ls sportback with the same problem. a google search told me this was a known defect and was covered under a dealer recall--no cost to me. my local dealer did the job. it took at least a half day--the entire dash, they said, had to be removed. the fix isn't perfect, but it is light years above and beyond what it was b4. the new knobs aren't silky smooth, but the old ones needed tools to turn!

  • rhyknow88 Mar 24, 2011

    i have the same issue. 04 lancer es knob broke off, took it to the dealer i bought it from, they told me my warranty is just expired and will cost about a grand for parts and labor. Does anyone know a site to buy a replacement part? Ive been looking for almost a year now and cant find a match

  • Anonymous Apr 04, 2012

    I have same problem.

    See this linkhttp://www.fixya.com/cars/t3176179-knob_...

    I'm just bought the plastic stick that connect the knob with the iron things from states. and now I'm trying to learn how I can fix it by myself, I hope I will do it.

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