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Old Sep 22, 2008 | 10:26 PM
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The auto. HVAC dial face is dark and cannot be read the fan and defroster switches are working / If I can recall the auto control is set on 74 deg. the air seems to be blowing that temp. but can not move temp up or down / can it be the control unit or the sunload temp senor / burned out bulbs ?? any ideas??? this can become expensive // if it is the control unit does anyone have one for sale?? also my 2000 only has 28700 mile and this is the third problem with this veh. the headlight gears were bad / no big deal $40 buck 2 Hrs / now the CD does not work / the HVAC system is dark and can't be read and not working properly. had a 64 5yrs / 66 15yrs / 96 5yrs / and this one for 6 yrs/ and other than maintenance items, no problems // thought they got better as we went along. THANKS
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Old Sep 22, 2008 | 11:07 PM
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The dim or no display on the dual zone HVAC controler is a common problem. There are 6 resistors on the power supply circuit board that have bad solder joints. If you are electronically inclined you can fix this your self or take it to a local electronic repair shop.

Here is a link to the repair instructions.

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1583758

Gary
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Old Sep 22, 2008 | 11:46 PM
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Hi, it sounds like your control unit is toast. There are guys on here that rebuild them, or GM Partshouse.com, and there are usually rebuilt ones on ebay. Opt for a post 2001 unit as they have added components and better programming to cope with some problems on the early units.
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