Air Conditioner only blows through front vents and cannot change with knob

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The cable behind the dash broke which causes my air conditioner to only blow through the front vent. I cannot change it to defrost or to my feet. Does anybody know what that cable is called so I can get a replacement? I got it checked out and the repairman said it was the cable, but didn't tell me what it was called. Thanks for the help