Re: Defroster control lobotomy

From: Michael Clark (mclark@wt.net)
Date: Mon Nov 10 1997 - 16:46:38 EST


Frank Ball wrote:
>
> It's been a while since this was asked, but ...
>
> The factory service manual wiring diagram indicated that this AC
> switching was done inside the "non-serviceable" heater/AC control unit in
> the dash. There is no wire that can be cut outside of this unit to
> defeat this "feature". The factory manual was of no help beyond this
> point.
>
> Well yesterday I decided I was going to "fix" it and I did. Here's how:
> Remove the two screws holding the "kneecap smasher" under the steering
> column and remove it. Remove the eight torx screws holding on the

<SNIP>
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<SNIP>

> button is pushed. Pop out this metal clip. Put all the other little
> parts back in place and snap the cover back on. The end of the spring
> loaded sliding piece that goes across the unit sticks out one end under
> spring pressure and must be pushed in to get the cover on. Reassemble
> everything else and enjoy the results.
>
> Frank Ball 1UR-M frankb@sr.hp.com (707) 794-4168 work
> Hewlett Packard (707) 794-3038 fax (707) 538-3693 home
> 1212 Valley House Drive Kawi KDX200, Yamaha XT350 YZF600R Seca 750
> Rohnert Park CA 94928-4999 '95 Dakota SLT Club Cab V8 5-Speed 2WD

Hey Frank, nicely detailed explanation. You should put this in a text
file and have Jon put it in the "Maintenace and Upgrades" section of the
DML home page. Just a thought...

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