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Old Apr 15, 2011 | 03:55 PM
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I have a 87 with climate control (the LCD one) that isn't working right - sometimes it takes forever for the LCD to come on, sometimes the LCD does the "figure 8" thing where the LCD rotates. In any event I hate it. I did some searches on it and have found a number of people who have cleaned the contacts and the unit went back to normal. When I get the time I am going to give that a shot.

But my real Q is this - can I swap this unit out for the manual control (the one with the sliders)?

Thanks,
Rob
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Old Apr 15, 2011 | 04:20 PM
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But my real Q is this - can I swap this unit out for the manual control (the one with the sliders)?

Thanks,
Rob
Not really.
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Old Apr 16, 2011 | 09:53 AM
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There are some a few places that specialize in rebuilding the control heads. Check Ebay.

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Old Apr 18, 2011 | 11:07 AM
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Thanks for the help - I found an online service that will repair the climate control. $275 - http://corvettesalvage.com/index.php...x&cPath=65_217 - anybody know another place a little more affordable?

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You might call these guys and talk to them:

Digital Dash Solutions 1-860-583-0629

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Old Apr 19, 2011 | 01:48 PM
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I have a similar problem where my HVAC control screen either doesn't come on at all or takes a while to come on. Sometimes tapping the from of it will get it working.
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