Buttons are stuck

[S1nemesis1s]

Hey Guys,
So this has been driving me crazy. I have the automatic climate control and the buttons for "Auto," and the button to change the direction of air stick! I press them in and they stick. It's almost like there they have lost the rubber behind them - not sure. Where can I get this refurbed or can I fix it myself.

At this point I am sticking a knife in to pop the buttons out when I need to change from defrost to vents, etc.

 

[MrBalll]

If it were me I'd just take it apart and look at what's going on. May just be sticky in between.

 

[jaywoo65]

You can find reconditioned climate controllers on EBAY for around $125.00

 

[Danny3737]

If it were me I'd just take it apart and look at what's going on. May just be sticky in between.

If you aren't comfortable taking it apart, you could also try some dielectric grease that comes in aerosol form. I believe you can buy it at Radio Shack or Home Depot. I would still make sure the car isn't on when you use it. I think it comes in a grey can

 

[S1nemesis1s]

All great suggestions guys, its driving me nuts! I don't want to take it apart unless I have too. Could I switch over to a manual one from the digital one?

Like this one:

https://www.amazon.com/ACDelco-15-7...olet:tahoe&keywords=automatic+climate+control

 

[S1nemesis1s]

Scratch that, I found this one

https://www.amazon.com/ACDelco-15-72956-Original-Equipment-Conditioning/dp/B000C9DHHM

Bought it, cannot wait!!

 

[sumo]

It could be just gummed up with dirt. I sprayed some silicone spray, wipes t down and used compressed air lightly. Problem fixed.

 

[MrBalll]

Yeah. Should have just been a simple cleaning.
Too bad you didn't clean it before you bought the new one. Oh well though, at least it will look nice and new.

 

[S1nemesis1s]

Well, I can always send it back. My wife has to have it working (or will pitch a FIT). I will try cleaning it when I get home as well. It might be nice to have a spare. I could put the new one in and keep the old as a spare.

 

[2011SSVHOE]

some wd-40 might work, maybe somebody got some soda on it . That shit is sticky!