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Upgrading HVAC control

Old Oct 26, 2009 | 11:11 AM
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Question Upgrading HVAC control

Has anyone ever heard or know if it's possible to upgrade from the standard HVAC controls to the dual zone capable controls? I have a rider (a.k.a. wife) who freezes to death! I wish I had just went ahead and bought the Laramie now so she could run her temp up without burning me up!

 
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Old Oct 26, 2009 | 11:16 AM
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It requires a different HVAC unit behind the dash and I'm pretty sure the wiring harness is different. Keeping a blanket on her side would be much much easier and cheaper.
 
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Old Oct 26, 2009 | 11:18 AM
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yeah i think there are alot of other components besides just the controls to make it work. after the headache and installation and all, you may be better off trading yours in and paying the difference.
 
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Old Oct 26, 2009 | 11:21 AM
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Do what I do and just close all the vents on my side, works like a charm.
 
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Old Oct 26, 2009 | 11:23 AM
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Originally Posted by evenodds20
you may be better off trading yours in and paying the difference.
Wife or truck? If she's like mine, she'll find something else to complain about.
 
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Old Oct 26, 2009 | 11:24 AM
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Thanks guys, I think I'll go the blanket route!
 
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Old Oct 26, 2009 | 11:34 AM
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well, now that u mention it, put her in the bed with he dog and she may just grow a new appreciation for the cab, no matter what the temp.
 
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Old Oct 26, 2009 | 02:06 PM
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A plug in ceramic heater ought to do the trick.
 
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Old Oct 26, 2009 | 06:29 PM
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I asked the service department that same question when they were replacing the a/c head module (recall). I asked if they could install the dual zone control instead of the standard and I would just pay the difference. He told me if requires much more than a control change. The air boxes are completely different. The dual zone uses a completely different air handler with alot more doors inside. He told me it is a very expensive system to change out.
 
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Old Oct 26, 2009 | 07:27 PM
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I've said it before (many times in my head); shoulda got the Laramie. Money well spent IMHO. Love this truck. For now, I don't want what others have.
 
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