My 2001 does the same thing.
I still have AC and don't really care about heat down here in FL.
(although I have no reason to assume the heat isn't working.....)
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2001 Base 2.7 - Arctic Silver - 5 speed - Comfort Top -
3-4 Stalk OBC Upgrade - Double DIN Head Unit
Good to know its part of the "aging process", LOL....I keep a pair of surgical forceps in the car and pull out the pieces through the vent vouvers that don't blow out on their own.