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Automatic Climate Control Problem
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Automatic Climate Control Problem
About two days ago, the display on my automatic climate control started getting dimmer. Now, the display is so dim that it's barley legible. The climate control function works fine. Anybody else encounter this problem? If so, what's wrong?
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Start watching the parts for sale or ebay. It's a goner. I haven't had the problem but read that once the readout goes you just have to replace it. Can't explain why but the do go out occassionally. Not cheap from the dealer, so I would shop used. I've had mine out to install XM radio and it's not tough.
Good Luck!
Good Luck!
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Others have reported this problem too. About the only fix I have heard about is to get a new unit. Check with Gene at the KarShop in Florida for prices on a good used one.
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Originally Posted by JDs00PewterCoupe
Others have reported this problem too. About the only fix I have heard about is to get a new unit. Check with Gene at the KarShop in Florida for prices on a good used one.
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JDs00PewterCoupe.....Thanks for the tip to contact Gene. Gen has a used unit from a '03 he'll sell me. A couple of questions, however:
1) Will a unit from a '03 work/fit in a '98?
2) Did GM improve the programming from '03 to '98 (the programming in the '98 stinks?)
3) What is the GM part number for the unit?
4) Is it an easy job to switch out the units (unplug one unit, plug in the other unit?)
Thanks.
1) Will a unit from a '03 work/fit in a '98?
2) Did GM improve the programming from '03 to '98 (the programming in the '98 stinks?)
3) What is the GM part number for the unit?
4) Is it an easy job to switch out the units (unplug one unit, plug in the other unit?)
Thanks.
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From: Central MN
Got the new/used unit from Gene at Karshop today. Install was a piece of cake, less than 1/2 hour. Of course, after installing the gauge bezels (thanks, Johnno,) I had previous experience.
GM should be sued for price gouging. $1K for a new unit and 2.5 hours for a GM tech to install it is outrageous
GM should be sued for price gouging. $1K for a new unit and 2.5 hours for a GM tech to install it is outrageous
Last edited by Cosmo Kramer; Aug 7, 2004 at 10:34 PM.
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