Climate Control X 1100C

[BiffNH]

I have a problem with my 2021 RTV X1100C climate control selector. It is stuck on the upper vent mode. No matter how I turn the knob the air does not come out the defrost or floor vents. The knob does move, and it seems to have tension on it, but it certainly is not functioning. I removed most of the upper and lower dash panels, but I still have not been able to see the actual mechanism. Anyone in the forum have had this problem? I don't mind the upper vents -I use them most of the time anyway, but come winter I will want the floor and defrost vents!

 

[Smilingreen]

I believe, the control arm circled in red is what controls the air to the different vents. Make sure your cable isn't bent, rusted or kinked. I would also disconnect the cable and ensure that the actuator can move manually. Lube up the cable and sheath with some dry graphite.

 

[BiffNH]

Thank you Smilingreen. Nice photos! I don't know how my cable would have been compromised as nothing has happened or changed recently. I tried to get to the actuator but so far haven't had success. I can get to the temp actuator but have not been able to get up to the directional actuator. I only had an hour to explore and got stuck when I couldn't the steering wheel off. Not sure how to pull if off - I had no problem with my 2014 X900, but this one won't budge. Is there a way to get to the actuator without pulling off the entire dash?

 

[Smilingreen]

These screen captures are out of the 2021 WSM, so there just isn't a lot of pics available. But, this shows where everything is in an exploded diagram.

 

[Smilingreen]

Found one other pic with the dash disassembled. It shows the water valve for the heater. Just above it should be the air vent controller swing arm piece. Hope that helps a bit.

 

[BiffNH]

Thank you very much - This confirms I was right in thinking I have to remove the steering wheel. The item you circled looks to me like it is the blend door and above that is the vent control, but in any case I need to remove the entire upper dash piece and that remains a problem. I really appreciate your great research and sharing the diagrams and photos. This is a big help. Work now is very busy for me so I can't take the time to work on it as I use it every day.

 

[aurthuritis]

I can confirm... mine does the same and the control cable gets kinked. I haven't been successful at a remedy

 

[BiffNH]

Interesting - After trying to figure out what has gone wrong, I found the recirculating/fresh air slide would also not move. This time I found the cable housing clamp not attached at the slide end. I snapped it back in place and it works fine now. I suspect that is what is wrong with the vent selector. I need to removed the entire upper dash board cover to get to it so that will have to wait. The clamp for those cables are not as firm as I would expect, they just clip in.

 

[Smilingreen]

I suspect the steering wheel hub is probably plastic or some type on nylon. Take the nut off, put a few drops of Kroil on the shaft and let is sink in for a bit. Tap on the bottom of it upwards with a 2 to 3 pound hammer. If that doesn't move it, grab your large 3 fingered wheel puller, apply pressure to the underside of the wheel hub with the puller and then tap it again upwards with your 2 to 3 pound hammer. Should pop right off. I found the torque specs for the steering wheel nut. It appears to be torqued on quite firmly. The inch pound conversion is 264 to 432 lb-in. Some engineer in Japan didn't want that nut working loose on that steering wheel.