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heater controls Sign up here! Search this forum this category all forums for All words Any words Whole Phrase (search options) Auto Repair Home>> Automotive Repair>> Automotive Wiring and Electrical tom66 New User Apr 25, 2010, 7:34 AM Post #1 of 5 (1419 views) heater controls Sign In Hello everybody this is my first post, I have a 98 chevy cavalier and i was wondering if i can wire this up 1997 PONTIAC SUNFIRE HEATER A/C CONTROLS SE 2.4 4cyl to work with it. Everything is exactly the same except for 1 wired slot is gone on the 97 board and on the 98 it's there(could be a ground?)It's to control the defroster part/the AC works fine. Thanks Tom Tom Greenleaf Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Apr 25, 2010, 9:55 AM Post #2 of 5 (1411 views) Re: heater controls Sign In Guessing only: You said this is for defroster. You mean front window defroster - right? As said guessing but when defrost is selected A/C is enabled on most cars with factory A/C. At moderate temps but not totally freezing compressor would kick on for a bit. The intent is it could removed some moisture which about can't be too important as A/C can't work to defrost at very cold temps but more to allow compressor to cycle or come on to circulate oils - plain exercising it in off season. Can only guess. Did, do both cars have same equipment and dash styles? T tom66 New User Apr 25, 2010, 12:45 PM Post #3 of 5 (1404 views) Re: heater controls Sign In I'm sorry-I meant the rear defroster Tom Greenleaf Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Apr 25, 2010, 1:14 PM Post #4 of 5 (1401 views) Re: heater controls Sign In Still guessing but we're getting there. RWD - does it work? I find most just send power to them and are grounded at the rear window on one side. All go thru a timer and shut down device such that if it's on it will shut off and not come back on if you so much as restart the car. RWD is a huge power drain so they design them to go off for air heads like me who'd leave it on forever. Two ways to know if that works since you believe that's what the slot is for is when window is clear you can blow on it after it's on for a minute and like fogging up eyeglasses to clean them it will show which lines are working. Other is take a plain test light to the grids (BE CAREFUL AS THEY ARE ON THE GLASS NOT IN IT AND CAN BE BROKEN!) or to the plug usually driver's side is positive. That outlet with nothing there could be for an annoying dash light to say it's on where one model didn't have it. If one model from donor part didn't have a RWD (most do but some really don't) it can be wired up separately. They sell lighted toggle switches and even ones that will shut off for aftermarket RWDs which I've installed and won't again with the sticky grids that aftermarket look like sh*t! Another time I'll get the wiring kit and get a whole window with OE grids already there. If you are part way to putting dash back together but have or can plug everything in make sure all the controls work for that new/used control head. Look or cover to see that it lights with headlights too! What a pill if that was for lighting. Right now - I don't dare suggest adding ground or power without more info on exactly what that is. Check that stuff works as intended, T tom66 New User Apr 25, 2010, 3:27 PM Post #5 of 5 (1392 views) Re: heater controls Sign In will try it-thanks   Automotive Repair     Auto Body Repair and Refinishing     Heating or AC Issues     Electrical and Wiring     Brake Systems     Car Stereo Repair Advice     General Discussions     Car Making Funny Noises     Engine Fault Codes     Engine Troubles     Exhaust Systems     Steering and Suspension     Transmission Troubles     Tricks of the Trade Automotive World     General Discussions     Antique Car Talk     Car Shows and Events     The Bargin Bin     Motor Vehicle Inspection     Car Care Tips     Traffic Tickets     Gasoline, Motor Oils, Concept Cars and Engines     Auto Insurance, Financing, Leases, Warranties Truck Repair     General Discussions     Truck Engine Repair     Truck Suspension Repair Motorcycle Repair     General Discussions     Motorcycle Engine Repair CarJunky     Open Posting     Board FAQ's     New Board Suggestions

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