Heater/AC control window
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Burning Brakes
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From: Portland OR
Heater/AC control window
I can't see through the dark window to set the temp. for the heater or AC, or see what the temp is.I can see it in the garage with all the lights out.Does anyone have this same problem and if so what if any is a remedy.Thanks for any help on this problem.
Fred
Fred
Melting Slicks
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From: Valencia CA
Le Mans Master
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From: Columbia SC
Not sure what year your car is. Later units have the resistors in 2 rows of four side by side, still 8 total. They will look the same but in a slightly different location on that board.
If you can't do the work yourself there are vendors here that do it. I did it myself on my unit which was dark/black. Fixed it.
Here is how to access the HVAC unit. You can stop when the console bezel is removed as the link is for getting to the IPC.
http://www.vetteessentials.com/instr...zel_howto.html
If you can't do the work yourself there are vendors here that do it. I did it myself on my unit which was dark/black. Fixed it.
Here is how to access the HVAC unit. You can stop when the console bezel is removed as the link is for getting to the IPC.
http://www.vetteessentials.com/instr...zel_howto.html
Melting Slicks
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From: Chilliwack B.C.
That's the thread I used too. Easy fix!
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Burning Brakes
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From: Portland OR
Mine is a 2001 convertible also Rookieracer and thank you very much for the information.I will fix this myself shortly.Also I want to thank all who responded.One has to love this forum and it's members.
Fred
Fred
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If you are going to do this, understand they are surface mounted and do NOT have wires going thru the circuit boards. As a result they can move around if you are not careful. Recommend you use the smallest tip pencil soldering iron you can get. Heat it up and put a little solder on the tip and then apply to the joint and let it melt in and then quickly remove the iron. The heat can travel thru the resistors and actually melt the other side if you are not careful. Ask me how I know.
