My air circulation switch just broke - Page 2 - Toyota Yaris Forums

Tardis · 08-24-2012, 11:12 PM

The dash flies apart on these cars. They are like a snap tight model. There is a small peanut bulb for the back light it is a unique part and is a bit pricey. I paid 8 dollars Cdn for it. I think it tends to go because the fan and recirculate get used the most thus get jarred enough to pop the bulb. Glad you got it fixed. A word to the wise do not slam the recirc/fresh knob over quickly when the fan is full blast. The force of the air on the diverter flap probably puts a bit of stress on the cable assembly and will pop it off as it did to you ( luckily) or worse actually break something.

Cheers!

omertkhan · 08-05-2013, 04:34 AM

The same thing happened to my Yaris hatchback (it's called Vitz where I live). I thought I'd search for a solution online before going to the Toyota workshop. And boy am I glad I came across this thread!

The pictures posted above really helped a lot, although, the inside of the hatchback is a bit different than that of the sedan. The whole process took about 5-7 minutes.

I certainly saved some money by fixing it myself. The guys at the workshop would have definitely charged a high amount for such a simple problem!

Thanks to all the folks here!

white_rice · 01-29-2014, 08:55 PM

Mine pops up quite frequently. Its easy enough to re-attach as I've done it several times now, but I will go to switch it over a few weeks later, and there is a lot of resistance -- and then you feel it pop off again. Not sure whats up.. but my inside windows are fogging up like crazy every single day lately even with it on 'fresh air' and I put the AC button down, so not sure if the 2 problems are related.

CTScott · 01-29-2014, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by white_rice

Mine pops up quite frequently. Its easy enough to re-attach as I've done it several times now, but I will go to switch it over a few weeks later, and there is a lot of resistance -- and then you feel it pop off again. Not sure whats up.. but my inside windows are fogging up like crazy every single day lately even with it on 'fresh air' and I put the AC button down, so not sure if the 2 problems are related.

When the guy filed down the tabs to make then fit in the wrong order he probably damaged the clips that hold the cable end to the knob.

The fogging issue may be because the condensate drain is plugged.

nater6969 · 04-01-2014, 11:58 AM

I had the same problem with the climate control selector knob (top right, the one with the AC button in the middle) cable slipping off. I repaired it twice myself, but the cable is fraying now. I can get the part, but does anyone have diagrams or pics of the exact location where the module plugs into the blower stack?
Thanks!

yours_falsely · 09-25-2014, 03:11 PM

I just had the same problem happen, can't switch from fresh air mode and the illumination seems to go in and out. So glad I found this thread

Yoda2014 · 10-28-2014, 12:04 AM

Me too. This must be the first thing to go, but mine happened at 112,000 miles. Thanks Kal-El. This is the reason I joined this forum.

frankinwales · 11-03-2014, 07:08 AM

My thanks also for the advice in this thread........

My wife's 2006 Yaris diesel auto had the same problem, the mechanical cable had detached from the selector. It was easy enough to gain access ( once I had been shown how the dash came apart for access, via the photo's.)

thanks once more.

Frank

crbennett · 11-13-2014, 12:45 PM

Same issue with 2011 Yaris Sedan. Pics helped me disassemble and re-assemble in the stated 5 or so minutes. I am tempted to put a dab of crazy glue in a strategic place to prevent the cable/switch assembly from popping off next time. BTW - mine popped off on the first colder day here - not sure if this has anything to do with the problem.

NEexpat · 11-13-2014, 02:46 PM

Based on this thread and others on this topic, whenever I turn those knobs, any of them, I do so ever so slowly.

scaninky · 12-31-2014, 10:21 PM

I always turn the fan speed all the way down before changing the recirculation knob. I think it puts less pressure on it.

bronsin · 01-01-2015, 07:38 AM

This whole thing of people solving problems with the internet just gives me a warm and fuzzy!

09sedan · 06-02-2015, 05:52 PM

bumping this just happened to me so im going to take a look and see whats going on

09sedan · 06-03-2015, 09:30 PM

yep, same thing.. fixed it! :)

auxmike · 07-11-2015, 05:11 PM

Is this a sedan only issue?

timmiller · 08-10-2015, 12:58 PM

Thanks Guys- Was going crazy because the mechanical assembly fell off and was hiding behind the housing...until I saw these photos, I would have given up...but keep digging around until I found it. Happy Yaris Owner.

rendrag · 07-04-2016, 03:40 PM

Had the same problem and just fixed it thanks for the posts and pictures

frog13 · 12-07-2015, 11:56 AM

This very issue happened to me last night on my 2010 Yaris 4 door hatchback. I'm kinda heavy handed at times. In the aforementioned photos , do these dash panels (where the fan speed and recirculation knob is) "pop" off easily? Pull straight out or push panels in slightly to get them too release??? TIA

04-01-2014, 11:58 AM	#5
nater6969 I've made a post! Drives: Yaris Sport Sedan Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Washington DC Posts: 1	Climate control connections I had the same problem with the climate control selector knob (top right, the one with the AC button in the middle) cable slipping off. I repaired it twice myself, but the cable is fraying now. I can get the part, but does anyone have diagrams or pics of the exact location where the module plugs into the blower stack? Thanks!

01-01-2015, 07:38 AM	#12
bronsin Drives: 2009 Base Hatch 2 Dr Auto Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: nj Posts: 4,784	This whole thing of people solving problems with the internet just gives me a warm and fuzzy! __________________ Synthetic Oil: Its All In Your Head

07-11-2015, 05:11 PM	#15
auxmike Drives: 2008 HB, A/T, Power W/L/M Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: LI, New Yawk Posts: 2,063	Is this a sedan only issue? __________________ Never take eyes off opponent - Bruce Lee

07-04-2016, 03:40 PM	#17
rendrag I've made a post! Drives: 2009 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 1	Just Fixed my 2009 Yaris Had the same problem and just fixed it thanks for the posts and pictures

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08-24-2012, 11:12 PM	#1
Tardis Drives: 2007 Yaris Hatchback Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Fergus Ont. Canada Posts: 27	The dash flies apart on these cars. They are like a snap tight model. There is a small peanut bulb for the back light it is a unique part and is a bit pricey. I paid 8 dollars Cdn for it. I think it tends to go because the fan and recirculate get used the most thus get jarred enough to pop the bulb. Glad you got it fixed. A word to the wise do not slam the recirc/fresh knob over quickly when the fan is full blast. The force of the air on the diverter flap probably puts a bit of stress on the cable assembly and will pop it off as it did to you ( luckily) or worse actually break something. Cheers!

08-05-2013, 04:34 AM	#2
omertkhan I've made a post! Drives: Yaris Hatchback 2007 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Karachi, Pakistan Posts: 1	The same thing happened to my Yaris hatchback (it's called Vitz where I live). I thought I'd search for a solution online before going to the Toyota workshop. And boy am I glad I came across this thread! The pictures posted above really helped a lot, although, the inside of the hatchback is a bit different than that of the sedan. The whole process took about 5-7 minutes. I certainly saved some money by fixing it myself. The guys at the workshop would have definitely charged a high amount for such a simple problem! Thanks to all the folks here!

01-29-2014, 08:55 PM	#3
white_rice Drives: 2008 Toyota Yaris LE Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 266	Mine pops up quite frequently. Its easy enough to re-attach as I've done it several times now, but I will go to switch it over a few weeks later, and there is a lot of resistance -- and then you feel it pop off again. Not sure whats up.. but my inside windows are fogging up like crazy every single day lately even with it on 'fresh air' and I put the AC button down, so not sure if the 2 problems are related.

09-25-2014, 03:11 PM	#6
yours_falsely View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Yaris sedan Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Indiana Posts: 77	I just had the same problem happen, can't switch from fresh air mode and the illumination seems to go in and out. So glad I found this thread

10-28-2014, 12:04 AM	#7
Yoda2014 I've made a post! Drives: 2008 Yaris 4 door sedan manual Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Rocky Mountains Posts: 1	Me too. This must be the first thing to go, but mine happened at 112,000 miles. Thanks Kal-El. This is the reason I joined this forum.

11-03-2014, 07:08 AM	#8
frankinwales I've made a post! Drives: yaris Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: France Posts: 1	My thanks also for the advice in this thread........ My wife's 2006 Yaris diesel auto had the same problem, the mechanical cable had detached from the selector. It was easy enough to gain access ( once I had been shown how the dash came apart for access, via the photo's.) thanks once more. Frank

11-13-2014, 12:45 PM	#9
crbennett I've made a post! Drives: 2011 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Canada Posts: 1	Same issue with 2011 Yaris Sedan. Pics helped me disassemble and re-assemble in the stated 5 or so minutes. I am tempted to put a dab of crazy glue in a strategic place to prevent the cable/switch assembly from popping off next time. BTW - mine popped off on the first colder day here - not sure if this has anything to do with the problem.

11-13-2014, 02:46 PM	#10
NEexpat Drives: 2009, auto, 4dr LB Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: S.E. New England Posts: 292	Based on this thread and others on this topic, whenever I turn those knobs, any of them, I do so ever so slowly.

12-31-2014, 10:21 PM	#11
scaninky I've made a post! Drives: 2008 yaris Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Kentucky Posts: 1	I always turn the fan speed all the way down before changing the recirculation knob. I think it puts less pressure on it.

06-02-2015, 05:52 PM	#13
09sedan Drives: 2009 yaris sedan Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: toronto Posts: 141	bumping this just happened to me so im going to take a look and see whats going on

06-03-2015, 09:30 PM	#14
09sedan Drives: 2009 yaris sedan Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: toronto Posts: 141	yep, same thing.. fixed it! :)

08-10-2015, 12:58 PM	#16
timmiller Tim Miller Drives: White 2007 Yaris 4-door Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Grapevine, TX Posts: 1	Thanks Guys- Was going crazy because the mechanical assembly fell off and was hiding behind the housing...until I saw these photos, I would have given up...but keep digging around until I found it. Happy Yaris Owner.

12-07-2015, 11:56 AM	#18
frog13 Tw200--excellent! Drives: 2010 yaris..absolutely red. Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Ohio Posts: 210	This very issue happened to me last night on my 2010 Yaris 4 door hatchback. I'm kinda heavy handed at times. In the aforementioned photos , do these dash panels (where the fan speed and recirculation knob is) "pop" off easily? Pull straight out or push panels in slightly to get them too release??? TIA