1997 xk8 center vent Dial in center function

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Feb 18, 2015 | 09:24 PM

J8levi

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1997 xk8 center vent Dial in center function

Hello,
I have a 1997 xk8 which has a control dial in the center vent facia (pic below) and I wondered how it controls the temperature?

Feb 18, 2015 | 09:26 PM

J8levi

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Hello,
I have a 1997 xk8 which has a control dial in the center vent facia (pic below) and I wondered how it controls the temperature?

Purpose of center control knob and how it works?

Feb 18, 2015 | 09:52 PM

kreyszig

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by mixing cold and hot air flow?

Feb 19, 2015 | 05:50 AM

RJ237

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It controls the flow between the facia outlets and the footwell. It's probably best to leave it at the center.

Feb 19, 2015 | 11:45 AM

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Ok, I thought I was going crazy since I am very observant and I don't remember having this on my car. Since I'm at work and the car is still hibernating, I pulled up a picture of my dash and this knob is not present. It must have changed at some point (I'm guessing '99-'00)