Catatonic Comanche Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 Is it possible to relocate the heater/AC control to make room for a larger stereo/GPS unit...like possibly in the open area at the front of the center floor-console? Sorry in advance if this is a stupid question... Thanks, :cheers: Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catatonic Comanche Posted February 11, 2009 Author Share Posted February 11, 2009 Obviously, this was a stupid question... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 Obviously, this was a stupid question... Why, because you didn't get fifteen responses in less than four hours? Patience is a virtue, grasshopper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtdesigns Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 Anything is possible.. I don't think it would be to hard.. A few wires, might have to extend some vac lines, and theres only one cable to reroute. The hardest part I think would be rerouting the cable.. And,, maybe the new mount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 Where would you put it? The dash is pretty small. :hmm: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLHTAZ Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 Where would you put it? The dash is pretty small. :hmm:He suggested the spot in the front of the floor console, but there is not enough room there. I can't really imagine a way to do it myself, but with some creativity and probably a good bit of work, you may find a way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmmoll Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 The best place that I can think of would be were the the ash tray is located. Should fit after cutting the dash to make it fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtdesigns Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 The best place that I can think of would be were the the ash tray is located. Should fit after cutting the dash to make it fit. I was looking at a Dodge Dakota and they have a real small AC control. Also vac operated.. Might get one of those and make it fit better.. Years 91-96 I think. The Dakota also uses a AC push button switch which I wish the Jeeps did.. I hate having the AC turn on when you switch to defrost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbhill Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 put em in the glove box? the cables should still reach... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james750 Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 just switch places with the radio, radio in middle, heat on top. EDIT: Maybe you could remove the vent below the heater controls, that is if you don't really mind not having it and put the heater control there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IggysPiggy Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 I have seen the remove the lower vents and drop the heater controls down. A local shop did it for a guy for a double din touch screen I'll see if they will email me some pics. but the cut the vents out for clearance then fabbed a block off plate. It seemed straight forward enough. I am ripping that vent out in the next week or so ill take some pics to show whats all back there. Cheers, Jesse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flint54 Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 " I hate having the AC turn on when you switch to defrost...." I noticed that too, and my guess is that the design folks intended to dehumidify as part of defrosting. Since RH goes down as temp goes up anyways, I don't think AC is needed for defrost, and I don't like running the compressor any more than I have to. Next time I'm inside there, I'm going to see if there's some obvious and reversible way to change controls so that AC is not switched on in the defrost setting. Anyone done this before? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 The A/C system drys the air, and drier air defrosts the glass faster. :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtdesigns Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 The A/C system drys the air, and drier air defrosts the glass faster. :thumbsup: Yeah I know, but it should be our choice to let it do that.. All my Honda's have the switch and I only use it when its really humid out. Most the time in the cold morning it only needs warm air. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 Have you confirmed that by looking at the compressor? It might do it without your knowledge. The AC switch might just be for when you want to turn the AC on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djag12 Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 I remember someone doing this and seeing pictures. Not sure if he ever completed it but I remember someone trying it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvusse Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 My 91 Geo Prizm (rebadged Toyota Corolla) gave me the selection of using AC with the defrost or not. But other vehicles with AC in my past (81 Caprice, 84 Caprice, 84 Olds 98, 84 Chevy 20 conversion van, 94 Suburban) all turned the AC on with the defrost setting with no option to turn it off. But by looking back at the list, they are all GM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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