Auto heat to manual....

[Jeff Alton]

I am going to convert the auto heat in my car to manual. What do I need in the way of parts? Do the levers come in one package with the e brake etc or is it all seperate? I do not need the micro switch or any electrics, just the manual control parts...

Thanks,

[ghnat]

Wow, what timing. I was just wondering if someone has done this. Keep us posted on your progress. I know I am interested in the outcome/problems.
Are you going to relocate some of the electronics in the control module housing?

[Jeff Alton]

I will be wiring in a seperate switch for the footwell blowers so I can turn them off/on and control there speed independant of the position on the heater valves(not possible with auto heat). I think it shoud be pretty simple to do. My problem is that my new dual master cylinder does not fit with any on the factory HVAC plumbing so I am forced to rework the whole system. The heat part is easy, the fresh air is going to be a challenge.......

Cheers,

[ghnat]

There are other electronics housed in the control module. Blinkers I think, maybe more.

Sounds like a big job, at least in finding components that will work with the new master cylinder. Good luck and keep us posted on what you do - the research may indeed help others (maybe eventually me).

[jriera]

Jeff, Greg, in July TRE did that job in my car, not sure what is involved (in terms of parts) maybe Tyson can comment on.

[Jeff Alton]

Thanks, I feel bad pulling a fully functional system out of the car but........what can you do?!?

Cheers,