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Old Feb 27, 2019 | 05:28 PM
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Can the base HVAC control be changed to the electronic dual control easy or are more changes necessary other than the dash control itself?
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Old Feb 27, 2019 | 05:55 PM
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There are different climate housing components between the two. There's the ambient temperature sensor. There has to be a control module, it could be part of the BCM in which case you would need the correct one as well. With the manual you don't have to worry about the lights dimming and then going out completely.
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Old Feb 28, 2019 | 11:01 AM
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I wish I had base control, less to break. I can control temp on my own just fine.
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Oh, it could probably be done, but I would hate to see what is involved and the cost for the conversion.
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Old Mar 1, 2019 | 01:02 PM
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Not economically feasible. Technically it can be done, you would need a donor car for the heater core box, wiring and other parts I am forgetting. Then you need a shop to take apart the interior. A tech2 and a programing subscription from GM to program the BCM for the dual zone option. Probably missing a few items here. This would not be worth the effort.

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Old Mar 1, 2019 | 01:31 PM
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Ok, I'll keep the old manual controls.
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On a car this old believe me you are better off the less automatic stuff you have
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Old Mar 2, 2019 | 04:39 PM
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Keep the manual control. It doesnt have nearly the problems as the dual controls do
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Originally Posted by ncali
Keep the manual control. It doesnt have nearly the problems as the dual controls do
It doesn’t have problems at all.
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Originally Posted by bikemiser
I wish I had base control, less to break. I can control temp on my own just fine.
My 98 had DZ CC and it was the nicest feature on the car.

What is it that goes wrong anyway? I replaced a door actuator and soldered the head unit. Am I missing something about the difficulty with these systems? Why would I want to mess with the temp when the car will do it for me.
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Just like I said, you had to do repairs to make it work properly
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Originally Posted by bikemiser
Just like I said, you had to do repairs to make it work properly
yeah but these repairs are really easy for anyone with opposable thumbs. The Work is worth not having to look at the ugly manual temp control.
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What's easy repairs for one person may not be easy everyone
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Originally Posted by bikemiser
What's easy repairs for one person may not be easy everyone
If these are not easy repairs, you're probably not the guy to ask in this thread. Op appears to at least be open minded to more than just oil changes if he'd even consider adding DZCC.
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I have a 01 Z06 and the outside temperature reading is about 10 degrees off, too low. Is there an adjustment that can be made to correct this or would a new senor solve the problem? Everything else on the electronic duel control is working fine, I did have to replace some of the lights and all the LEDs.
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Old Apr 12, 2019 | 11:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Dan K
I have a 01 Z06 and the outside temperature reading is about 10 degrees off, too low. Is there an adjustment that can be made to correct this or would a new senor solve the problem? Everything else on the electronic duel control is working fine, I did have to replace some of the lights and all the LEDs.
That sensor is dirt cheap and 10 min to install (including lifting the car). But if you've got a wiring problem to it, that would be another issue. I'd swap it out and see if that resolves it.
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thanks, I will give it a try.
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Old Apr 12, 2019 | 01:25 PM
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Just as an aside, you could also check to see if the ground at that sensor is actually ground. If it's above 0Vdc, that will cause the error you are describing also. If that's the case, you need to check the ground connections for that circuit and make sure they're making good contact.
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The inscriptions on the control are all wearing off anyone have any ideas??
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Originally Posted by Dan K
I have a 01 Z06 and the outside temperature reading is about 10 degrees off, too low. Is there an adjustment that can be made to correct this or would a new senor solve the problem? Everything else on the electronic duel control is working fine, I did have to replace some of the lights and all the LEDs.
I just had similar issue.


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