AP3491

Wondering if anyone knows if I. An change my heating control panel form my current one to something more normal?








Wanted to change to this, which I imagine everyone else has?

joz8968

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For aesthetics?

Because otherwise you have exactly the same controls; just different (i.e. re. the fan speed, AC and inside/outside air).

I assume your style is what's fitted in non-JDM MY93-97 cars?

But...is it really 'worth' it?

AP3491

Yeah I think it just looks better and imagined it wouldn't be too much work to replace, just a case of connecting the blocks in I imagine and also I can source one, so why not? Thanks for the help though mate I'm always greatful

ossett2k2

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Here you go Aaron

joz8968

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In that case, by all means go for it.

Plenty of used control panels available.

While you're at it, why not get the white Lockwood fascia backplate. Coulped with the matching dash clocks ones, makes for a much more sporty interior. Lifts it.

I did it to my old 93 WRX. It also had the white-faced Lamco triple gauge set. Plus a white-faced boost gauge on the A-pillar.

Loved it.

AP3491

Oh!! They look quality, how do I replace the white clock dials without removing the needles? I have had a bad experience in removing needles on my mates blob sti, he needed to replace the whole cluster because removing the needle ****ed the speedo motor thanks though I will deffo be purchasing

AP3491

Thanks rich appreciate that mate, hopefully I will be fretting one of these soon, how does the delete for the vents work internally ?

joz8968

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You HAVE to remove the needles, unfortunately.

I got API to fit mine - so not sure how fiddly, or otherwise, it is.

I'm guessing that if you use a pair of tweezers, they can be carefully extracted...?

ossett2k2

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Was I supposed to do some sort of delete?
I just don't switch my fans to blow in the middle

I'll have a look when I get chance to see what the crack is,if they need deleting then I'll just block em up

AP3491

I wasn't too sure if it was cool to have hot air blowing onto the back of the gauges, I wasn't sure what the procedure was, if you did need to block them up or not cheers

MattyB1983

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I've replied to your PM AP3491.

As said, you just need a heater control panel from a JDM car... easy to swap it over, cables can be a little fiddley though.

Here's a picture of the pods I made....






No need to delete the blowers, never caused me any issues...

Like I said, if I get a bit of time I'll knock you one up.

ossett2k2

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Loving the one I got off you @ @MattyB1983
I need to get it repainted or hydro dipped? Not sure what to to do with it yet? Even thought of plasti dip stuff,not Sure what that is like tho?

Glad I don't have to worry about heater delete

MattyB1983

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Plasti dip stuff is actually quite good.... I took my AVCR apart and sprayed the casing with it... came out a treat...

AP3491

Yeah that looks good mate, pro sport gauges?

AP3491

For the first time on the site, i have been wronged!!
Jdm heater panel is completely electric and much easier to fit, UK works on cables to control speed, heat, position, etc

Thanks for your help though guys, if you was not to know then the obvious answer is yes it will be a straight swap, Cheers Aaron

riiidaa

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think it depends on age of donor car

AP3491

same age, 1997 P reg

Don Clark

The facelift controls (MY97-) are as you say cable operated.



The earlier UK cars have the three rotary controls with cables



Whether they are interchangeable is another matter.

1997 Euro spec




1996 Euro spec

AP3491

ahh great information, cheeers bud

think im just going to leave it as it is, i thought if it was a straight swap then id go ahead, i am not trying to out anyone by the way, im actaully really greatful for all responses, as people on here probably read, do know the answer and do not bother, so yeah thanks, Aaron

MattyB1983

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Pre-facelift JDM heater controls are not completely electric, they use cables to adjust the temp and position of air.

I haven't replied to your PM regarding making you a gauge pod as been hectic lately.

AP3491

Ahh that's alright Matty no worries bud, good job you didnt as I'm still undecided or I don't know which ones I need

I can't seem to find where the cables would go mate

Don Clark

The pre facelift JDM models have two options

Manual (with cables)



Auto (all electric)



Looking at this image, it looks as if you have the auto,all electric version with the square cutout for the sensor.