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Old Sep 14, 2021 | 05:11 PM
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Going to take my unit out and send it in for repairs are there any tricks I need to know about. 2000 Convertible
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Easy enough to do. If your car is stock the only tools needed are a T15, a deep 10mm socket, a 7mm socket, a steady hand, and a flat blade screwdriver to undo the clips at the cigarette lighters, gas door release, etc.

Two 10mm are hidden under the caps when you open the center console.

The other two are under the Active Handling panel.

A T15 is under the interior temp sensor to the left of the ignition lock cylinder.

Two T15s are under the ash tray door flap.

Pry gently. It comes apart easily.



I've been in there a few times...
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There are a few videos on line that describe both the removal and repair. Personally I thought the repair (for dim lights) was easier than the removal. I have found Google is easier than the search feature on this site.
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There are a few videos on line that describe both the removal and repair. Personally I thought the repair (for dim lights) was easier than the removal. I have found Google is easier than the search feature on this site.
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pretty straight forward as stated....few screws and about 30 minutes tops
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Thanks but what is a T15?, looks like a little work. Be going to Florida for the winter and found a place in Tampa that wii rebuild it for $210.. Do you know if this would cause the A/C not to work, you can’t see anything , but the blower and heater will work. Love this ride had a 64,65,66 & 88
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Thanks but what is a T15?, looks like a little work. Be going to Florida for the winter and found a place in Tampa that wii rebuild it for $210.. Do you know if this would cause the A/C not to work, you can’t see anything , but the blower and heater will work. Love this ride had a 64,65,66 & 88
Torx. If you don't have a set, you can get them pretty cheap from Harbor Freight.
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All went well in removal of HAVC unit except had to remove waterfall, and lost one screw. Shifter **** also came out good even with the demon key
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If you can solder it is a pretty easy repair for the dim or dark screen problem
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Originally Posted by Dodgeturbpo
Thanks but what is a T15?, looks like a little work. Be going to Florida for the winter and found a place in Tampa that wii rebuild it for $210.. Do you know if this would cause the A/C not to work, you can’t see anything , but the blower and heater will work. Love this ride had a 64,65,66 & 88
There are a few issues that would cause your AC not to work…not just a bad HVAC module !!…would be bad if you spent a lot to rebuild the module and still have no AC…what are you seeing which makes you believe the module is bad ??
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That’s the problem, I can’t see anything at all
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Originally Posted by Dodgeturbpo
That’s the problem, I can’t see anything at all
Oh, as in the display is blank…OK !!
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