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Old Apr 10, 2017 | 12:24 PM
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ac control module in dash? seeking location

I was told that their is an AC control module in the dash. A shop wants $500 to put in a new one. As I have a 2000 that we are still getting parts from does anyone know where in the dash this control module is?

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Old Apr 10, 2017 | 02:47 PM
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The only "ac control module" in the truck is the one that's staring right at you in the dash under the radio.

There are other components in the AC system, but you'd need to be more specific about what's going on and why they think they need to replace it.
 
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Old Apr 10, 2017 | 10:16 PM
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If it is the vacuum control module/hub it is right behind the trash hook (or ash tray). It has multi-colored vacuum lines coming off it like an octopus. Drop the glove box all the way down, and you will see it off to the left.

Other than that, just the ***** on the panel at the bottom like proSHO said above.

I wouldn't pay anyone $500 to replace anything in the dash. Too easy to do myself.
 
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Yuppers, everyone already hit it on the head
 
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I paid this shop to fix the ac and they took weeks and replaced the compressor in the front engine with a chinese knock off and the X still does not blow cold. The mechanic claims for another $500 he can replace this magical module in the dash and my AC will blow cold.

I have moved up Montgomery Texas - near conroe - is there a reputable outfit around that can look at my ac?

Texas Auto Gear - txautogear.com

Is the shop that fleeced me and wants more money to fix her finally.
 
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Get a vacuum pulled on it first. Don't pay anyone anything till you know it will hold vacuum in the refrigerant lines. Then proceed to find the issue.
 
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