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A/C Heater Control: Description

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Dodge Pickup and 2004 Dodge Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

The heater and air conditioning systems use electrical controls. These controls provide the vehicle operator with a number of setting options to help control the climate and comfort within the vehicle.

The A/C-heater control for the Single Zone system (Fig 1) or Dual Zone system (Fig 2) is located to the right of the instrument cluster on the instrument panel.

The Single Zone control panel contains a rotary-type temperature control switch, a rotary-type mode control switch and a rotary-type blower motor speed switch. The A/C-heater control also has a push button to activate the optional heated side view mirror defroster elements and to turn the A/C on.

The Dual Zone control panel contains a pair of slider-type temperature control switches, a rotary-type mode control switch and a rotary-type blower motor speed switch. The control also has buttons to activate the optional heated sideview mirror defroster elements, turn the A/C on and set the system to Max A/C.

The A/C-heater control panel cannot be repaired. If faulty or damaged, the entire unit must be replaced.

The illumination lamps are available for service replacement.

Fig 1: Identifying Single Zone HVAC Control
G03565999Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
Fig 2: Identifying Dual Zone A/C Control
G03566000Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.