Stiff temp control

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jmc330i
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Post Tue Sep 30, 2014 8:24 am

The temp control on my touring is playing up. The knob itself is quite stiff to turn from cold until the 22 position at which point it is very difficult to turn and then it will suddenly free off past the 22. Once freed off, the knob will turn quite freely until its been left for some time - over night usually, although there is still a 'tight' spot at the 22 position.

Anyone have any ideas what the most likely culprit would be?

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Post Wed Oct 01, 2014 2:17 pm

Errant radio wiring loom caught in the mechanism?