Dual Zone A/C Upgrade
Instructor
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 236
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From: CT
Same thing
I to looked into this and I believe there are more parts to change then you think. First I know the wiring plug for the back of the head unit is different. So a harness change might be in place right up front. Then I believe there might be changes with the duct doors. I am curious to see if someone ever tackled this. The only thing I can say is a lot of guys chime in with some problems on the electronic head, and I haven't heard any problems, to date with the non-electronic head unit. Hope someone else has input on this.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 1,217
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From: Stark County Ohio
I have the dual zone in both C5’s. Personally I think it is over rated with great potential for malfunction.
I find myself adjusting the temperature up and down a little while driving, just like I do in my other vehicles with their non-automatic systems.
I find myself adjusting the temperature up and down a little while driving, just like I do in my other vehicles with their non-automatic systems.
Team Owner
Joined: May 2001
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From: Dear Karma, I have a list of people you missed.
St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15-'16
Aside from the expense and complexity, the whole reason d'etre of the CJ2 in a car as small as the Corvette is ridiculous to begin with.
There's also the ongoing problems with it too. Try a search and be prepared for a long read.
Trust me, you're much better off with the C60.
There's also the ongoing problems with it too. Try a search and be prepared for a long read.
Trust me, you're much better off with the C60.
Racer
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 285
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From: Reno, Nevada
Don't waste your $ or your time on dual zone. I have it in my C5 and it's lame! Think about it, how could it possibly control temperature at two different levels in a small closed enviornment. Yes, the vents do blow slightly different temps but nothing really noticeable.
Thread Starter
Advanced
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 98
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From: Titusville Florida
Thanks for all of the responses. I have since learned that in addition to the defroster and a couple of other vents under the dash the BCM must be changed. This = large bucks. I have decided to put the $ into performance upgardes.
Instructor
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 179
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From: SF Bay Area CA
Exactly what I did. I initially wanted it as well, since my wifes' Lexus has the dual zone, but after researching it, not only is it alot of work to change, but alot of people that have the dual zone don't like it.
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