k, i searched a bit and didnt find anybody else having this issue.

if i have my **** turned all the way to cold, it works like it should.
once i turn it just one notch above cold, it feels like my car has reverted the exhaust system into my vents. seriously, the engine may as well be in me cabin. then in order to get it back to cool, i cant just turn it back that one notch, i have to turn it rapidly to hot, then rapidly back to cool, as if i need to trick the relay or something,


anybody know whats up?

 

a 3 second search found me this link https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-do-yourself-forum-73/diy-no-heat-repair-heater-control-158200/
click on the link in my sig so that you too can search efficiently

 

thank you very much for helping me to find that page, that is exactly what i needed.
and luckily since i work with low voltage electronics for a living, none of the repairs are alien to me.

thanks again. sometimes it takes a second pair of unfrustrated eyes.