Dual-Zone Climate Control Light Repair

[bcook]

How hard is it to repair the light that illuminates the dual-zone climate control for the passenger? Mine went out today.

[Rally Sport]

Originally Posted by bcook

How hard is it to repair the light that illuminates the dual-zone climate control for the passenger? Mine went out today.

Wow! How crazy is that? Mine went out about 2 weeks ago so i'd like to know as well..

[bcook]

Any ideas? I got to get this fixed ASAP. It's irritating me really bad.

[gw84]

I haven't had to change the bulbs in my '99 yet (knock on wood). I did have this problem with my '93. I removed the "control box" and took it apart. The bulbs in it were tiny and I believe were difficult to replace. Because of this I pulled a used unit from the junkyard (about $5-10); they're still working over a year later. As far as a newer vehicle, I'm not really sure, hopefully by now they've realized that these have gotta be made easier to replace! From what I've seen though, the unit should come out relatively easy...after that I have no clue! GOOD LUCK

[Rally Sport]

Originally Posted by bcook

Any ideas? I got to get this fixed ASAP. It's irritating me really bad.

It doesnt bother me much since I dont do much night driving but I already know where to put the meters at without looking.

[Blue Bowtie]

Most of the auxiliary/option control switches are illuminated with an internal lamp which cannot be replaced easily. I have found the electrically correct (8098) lamps. but the factory lamps have a light blue translucent coating to diffuse the light and filter it to blue color. I have a similar situation in the rear AC control and rear wiper controls of a van. The lamp leads are crimped/soldered in place, so they are not made to be replaced separately from the entire switch. It takes a bit of effort to even disassemble the switch to gain access to the lamp.

[Rally Sport]

So no more illuminated dual zone control thingy?

[bcook]

Originally Posted by Rally Sport

So no more illuminated dual zone control thingy?

I pray this isn't the case for me. I'm gonna call the dealership and get a price from them. I know it's gonna be ugly but I just want to get my options on the table.

[Rally Sport]

I'll try getting into it and see how far I go without messing anything up.. although I will most likely leave it alone since it doesnt bother me much because its not like I use it much or at all, really.

[monteaggyss]

I had the same problem... on the exact same side. I took it apart and tried to replace the light with an LED and it didnt work. I called the dealer and they said i can get a new assembly all together, or live with it. A new assembly from the dealer was close to $200. I got one from rockauto.com for about 110 including shipping. They are probably your best bet. Well good luck

[bcook]

Any other assemblys compatible with a '00 SS? I've seen some other heat a/c units that I like a lot more than mine in other vehicles.

[gw84]

You might try a junkyard. I'd say some regular montes might have a similar setup. That'd be WAY cheaper, than getting one from the dealer. If no luck there, try looking on ebay.

[bcook]

Anyone know the part number for the unit?

[richtazz]

The entire control head part number for a 00-03 Monte Carlo with dual zone A/C (option code CJ3) is:
AC-Delco part# 15-72736 (GM#10308121) Dealer retail $183.29.

[bcook]

Originally Posted by richtazz

The entire control head part number for a 00-03 Monte Carlo with dual zone A/C (option code CJ3) is:
AC-Delco part# 15-72736 (GM#10308121) Dealer retail $183.29.

OMG! That price is crazy.

Another question, would a different unit fit into my car and work. Something along the lines of one of the ones that have the digital screen in them. Such as the one seen here:



That's a 2000 Corvette.