Climate control replace need advice
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Melting Slicks
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From: Virginia
Climate control replace need advice
So pretty much my climate control display went out and I tried to fix it myself by using a cheap *** soldering gun and messed it up pretty good. 
I sent my unit to one of the repair service guys on ebay. He called me today and said he was sending it back to me because its not repairable. So I guess I am screwed. Does anyone have a suggestion where I can buy a new unit without having to send my core in (assuming they wont accept mine since its ruined) Thanks.
I sent my unit to one of the repair service guys on ebay. He called me today and said he was sending it back to me because its not repairable. So I guess I am screwed. Does anyone have a suggestion where I can buy a new unit without having to send my core in (assuming they wont accept mine since its ruined) Thanks.
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So pretty much my climate control display went out and I tried to fix it myself by using a cheap *** soldering gun and messed it up pretty good. I sent my unit to one of the repair service guys on ebay. He called me today and said he was sending it back to me because its not repairable. So I guess I am screwed. Does anyone have a suggestion where I can buy a new unit without having to send my core in (assuming they wont accept mine since its ruined) Thanks.
I sent my unit to one of the repair service guys on ebay. He called me today and said he was sending it back to me because its not repairable. So I guess I am screwed. Does anyone have a suggestion where I can buy a new unit without having to send my core in (assuming they wont accept mine since its ruined) Thanks.http://www.corvettemods.com/97-04-C5...FUiFfgod42YJvQ
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So pretty much my climate control display went out and I tried to fix it myself by using a cheap *** soldering gun and messed it up pretty good. I sent my unit to one of the repair service guys on ebay. He called me today and said he was sending it back to me because its not repairable. So I guess I am screwed. Does anyone have a suggestion where I can buy a new unit without having to send my core in (assuming they wont accept mine since its ruined) Thanks.
I sent my unit to one of the repair service guys on ebay. He called me today and said he was sending it back to me because its not repairable. So I guess I am screwed. Does anyone have a suggestion where I can buy a new unit without having to send my core in (assuming they wont accept mine since its ruined) Thanks.
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fparts is a reputable used vette parts seller on the internet from what I can tell.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/97-04-Corvet...VWr3-z&vxp=mtr
Here's another:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1997-2004-C5...lWr8hB&vxp=mtr
http://www.ebay.com/itm/97-04-Corvet...VWr3-z&vxp=mtr
Here's another:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1997-2004-C5...lWr8hB&vxp=mtr
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fparts is a reputable used vette parts seller on the internet from what I can tell.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/97-04-Corvet...VWr3-z&vxp=mtr
Here's another:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1997-2004-C5...lWr8hB&vxp=mtr
http://www.ebay.com/itm/97-04-Corvet...VWr3-z&vxp=mtr
Here's another:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1997-2004-C5...lWr8hB&vxp=mtr
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Yea that's a good point. The car is hibernating for now so really need to rush I guess. I'll contact seller and make sure the lights are functional.
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Did you get your cat post figured out?
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Yeah I sent him a message asking about the lights. I should have it back by friday I'll show you guys pics of my mess. As far as the cats I figured I'll wait til I actually have the headers to worry about it. The headers I'm getting come with an extension that is 2.5" so I'd say I will just get the Magnaflow universal metallic cats that are 2.5 in/out. I can get them on ebay foe about 90 each
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Dang... OK that is pretty ugly. Sorry. But I'm surprised they sent it back. Isn't there some vendor here who fixes them?
Are you in the US? It's a bit of a hassle sending stuff across the border otherwise I'd offer to try and fix it for you.
Any electronics repair shop nearby?
If you run out of options and are going to toss it, and have the time I'll give it a try. Worst part is the border, I'd get charged import duties.
Dang border...
Are you in the US? It's a bit of a hassle sending stuff across the border otherwise I'd offer to try and fix it for you.
Any electronics repair shop nearby?
If you run out of options and are going to toss it, and have the time I'll give it a try. Worst part is the border, I'd get charged import duties.
Dang border...
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From the pics looks like the component pads are still there just all cold solder joints, if you send me high resolution pics I let you know if that's the case. If the pads are still there, I'll take a crack at re-soldering the resistors for you I did the fix on mine after a bad experience with an ebay repair service.
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Dang... OK that is pretty ugly. Sorry. But I'm surprised they sent it back. Isn't there some vendor here who fixes them?
Are you in the US? It's a bit of a hassle sending stuff across the border otherwise I'd offer to try and fix it for you.
Any electronics repair shop nearby?
If you run out of options and are going to toss it, and have the time I'll give it a try. Worst part is the border, I'd get charged import duties.
Dang border...
Are you in the US? It's a bit of a hassle sending stuff across the border otherwise I'd offer to try and fix it for you.
Any electronics repair shop nearby?
If you run out of options and are going to toss it, and have the time I'll give it a try. Worst part is the border, I'd get charged import duties.
Dang border...
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Melting Slicks
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From: Virginia
From the pics looks like the component pads are still there just all cold solder joints, if you send me high resolution pics I let you know if that's the case. If the pads are still there, I'll take a crack at re-soldering the resistors for you I did the fix on mine after a bad experience with an ebay repair service.
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