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Old Apr 7, 2008 | 09:03 AM
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Can the control unit be added to a car that didn't come with the dual zone unit?
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Old Apr 7, 2008 | 09:16 AM
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Was wondering the same.
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Old Apr 7, 2008 | 10:05 AM
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I think the auto climate control is more than just the control unit. It has the air temp sensor + wiring + tubing next to the ignition, the ambient light sensor for Sun load input and the electronic door actuators. Not sure if the manual control came with any of this. The electronic door actuators are both under the dash, and I don't think they can both be accessed without pulling the dash. The blend doors themselves may also be different.
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Thanks. As I suspected. Have to live with the manual controller.
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NO! Theres an entire seperate wiring harness and sensor package that is instaled during assembly for that option.

I imagine that it could be accomplished if you had a CUT AND PASTE doner car but, I think you already figured out the answer.

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