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HVAC Controls

Discussion in '3rd Gen 4Runners (1996-2002)' started by squirrel, May 26, 2020.

  1. May 26, 2020 at 3:50 PM
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    squirrel

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    squirrel [OP] New Member

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    Looking into updating my HVAC controls in my 97(analog) with ones from a 2000 (electric) model. Has anyone sucessfully done this? Is there a thread that I just can't find?
     
    squirrel, May 26, 2020
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  2. May 27, 2020 at 3:09 PM
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    Yea man I wanted to do the same. You’d have to replace the entireeeee HVAC system since you’re going from manual vents controlled by simple wires to electronic.
     
    shake007, May 27, 2020
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  3. May 28, 2020 at 12:31 PM
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    squirrel

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    I almost think it would be easier to just buy a new rig. lmao. I guess if I find one at the right price I'll do the swap.
     
    squirrel, May 28, 2020
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  4. May 28, 2020 at 3:24 PM
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    Since it’s super rare for someone to try the swap I would first check your local junkyard for a later 3rd gen and just pull it all from there. Can’t imagine anywhere else you could get it for cheaper.

    If you’re crazy enough to actually do it please document it!
     
    shake007, May 28, 2020
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  5. Jun 1, 2020 at 1:10 PM
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    squirrel

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    Ive found a complete set up just need to haggle on prices. If I'm able to do this I will document everything possible.
     
    squirrel, Jun 1, 2020
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