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Old 12-20-2012, 02:18 PM
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AC/Heater control

Hello all,

This is my first post. My name is Chris and I'm currently in Colorado Springs. I hope to learn a lot here and hopefully contribute too!

I have a question about replacing the AC/Heater control in my 2001 Maxima. I don't know the proper names, but I have the "less fancy" control unit (with the slider for heat/cool). Can I replace this with the more high-end version which allows one to set the temperature digitally? Would it be plug and play or more involved? Thanks in advance for your help!

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Old 12-20-2012, 02:32 PM
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you have the Manual climate, and you want the digital.

It's NOT even close to a direct plug and play. I think someone else asked not too long ago and we figured out a grand worth of parts and labor...basically a whole new HVAC system. Not worth it.
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Old 12-20-2012, 02:37 PM
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This is what I've heard as well. You're stuck, bud...
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ditto that! Not worth the time and money!
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But if you wanted it to look better and brighter, I can put LEDs in there for you
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Originally Posted by Amerikaner83
But if you wanted it to look better and brighter, I can put LEDs in there for you
True. He does awesome work!
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Thanks guys! I figured as much. I had just replaced a burned out bulb in that unit and it got me to thinking about it!
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