Climate control panel bypass

2003 BUICK CENTURY
127,000 MILES • 3.1L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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RAYMOND ADKISON
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I was wondering if I could bypass the climate control.
Jan 4, 2020 at 4:22 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good morning,

What is the exact issue?

No, that is not recommended. Let us address the issue.

Roy
Jan 4, 2020 at 5:29 AM
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RAYMOND ADKISON
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Um okay, how do we address this issue?
Jan 4, 2020 at 6:40 AM
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RAYMOND ADKISON
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Well, my wife was pushing the control up because it was blowing cold air and when she did it started blowing hot air but then the lever popped out .
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Jan 4, 2020 at 6:46 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Okay, I found the control on rock auto. I attached it below for you.

You will have to replace the control head. It is not that difficult to replace.

Roy

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Remove the front floor console.


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2. Remove the retaining screws from the HVAC control assembly.
3. Pull the HVAC control assembly out from the I/P.


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4. Disconnect the electrical connectors and the vacuum harness from the HVAC control assembly.
5. Remove the HVAC control assembly.

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Jan 4, 2020 at 7:12 AM
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RAYMOND ADKISON
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The vacuum harness is on the right side of the panel correct? does that need to recharge or will it create it own vacuum again?
Jan 4, 2020 at 7:24 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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The vacuum is produced by the engine. No need to do anything but plug and play.

Roy
Jan 4, 2020 at 7:50 AM