Interior 1st Gen Auto HVAC to manual?

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  1. Professor

    Professor New Member

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    Does anyone know if this is just plug and play?

    I would like to remove the Auto climate control panel for the manual knobs. I am not sure if the connections to the rear of the units are the same or not.

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    Looks like the whole HVAC box is different. Would not be easy or worth it.
     
  2. DneprDave

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    Why would you want to do that?

    Dave
     
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    Professor New Member

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    I hate the Auto controls? I prefer the manual.
     
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    Well if we're ever in the same place long enough, I've got the manual ac and always wanted the auto, don't know why I didn't order it that way.
     
  5. Crashton

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    I like the MINI auto climate control. At least the one in Babs clubster. I did not buy it with my MINI & the reason why was $500. I figured that money would be better spent on the LSD & a dozen donuts. :donut1:
     
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    I like the manuel controls. It is a small cabin and I have always been able to tell when I am too hot or too cold. Just a gift I have I guess. :)

    Jim
     
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    I have the automatic HVAC control and I really like it, set and forget.

    I bought my MINI new off the lot and it just came with it. There was a promotion at my dealer in which the auto transmission was free, so I didn't pay extra for it.

    I actually got more options and paid less for my MINI than the one I designed on the build your own site, and I didn't have to wait for it to float in on the boat. :prrr:

    Dave
     
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    You have to change all of it not just the panel. The flaps on Auto system have motors, the manual has cables. So it would be ALOT of work.
     
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    Damn that sucks, because I'm with Professor on this, I would change my auto climate to manual if it was easier.
     

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