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Tiny
TERESA BISHOP
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  • 1997 FORD THUNDERBIRD
  • 4.6L
  • V8
  • RWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 275,000 MILES
I have a digital climate control that went out and I want to replace it with a manual climate control because they are cheaper. Can I do that?
Monday, October 2nd, 2017 AT 2:07 PM

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Tiny
STEVE W.
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Looking at the wiring I would say no. The two systems use different wiring harnesses and you would also need the PCM reprogrammed to match the manual controls as they use different methods to control the AC and blower motors.
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Monday, October 2nd, 2017 AT 4:40 PM
Tiny
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Thanks.
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Monday, October 2nd, 2017 AT 4:42 PM
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STEVE W.
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Sorry for the bad news.
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Monday, October 2nd, 2017 AT 5:43 PM

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