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Upgrade manual ac to climate control?

Discussion in '2.5 Gen Builds (2014-2021)' started by GaryPC, Apr 12, 2019.

  1. Apr 12, 2019 at 6:50 PM
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    GaryPC

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    I got my 2019 Tundra 3 months ago without climate control ... OOPS!
    I am regularly adjusting it up and down, probably every 15 minutes or so. I never realized how great it is to have automatic temperature control.
    Is it possible to replace the manual ac automatic climate control? I don’t need separately controlled passenger and driver sides, I just want temperature control and wonder can something be added or can I replace the control panel?
    Any suggestions would be much appreciated!
     
  2. Apr 12, 2019 at 7:31 PM
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    jtwags

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    I think it is a major mod. At a minimum you would need to swap out the hvac blend door assembly as the auto version is dual zone.

    That is why I had to go with Limited vs SR5, had to have the marriage saver (dual zone auto climate control).
     
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  3. Apr 13, 2019 at 5:56 PM
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    I have been wanted to do the same. The double temp is exactly the same on the back. My question is the amount of wire or them. My guess is that there will me more wires on the double temp. At least one more for the passenger temp.
     
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  4. Apr 13, 2019 at 6:00 PM
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    You need to change out all the components behind the dash, including swapping ECUs and wiring with a unit that has it. The programming for the auto climate is in the ecu. It’s not even remotely worth the trouble and cost.
     
  5. Apr 13, 2019 at 6:33 PM
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    Thats it!!! Lol
     
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    Do you think it’d be more feasible if you could pull all the parts from a wrecked truck that is being parted out? I was curious if anyone had knowledge of every part needed.
     

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