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Old Jul 22, 2008 | 11:30 AM
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Climate Control problem...

I have been intermittently having the issue where upon startup the climate control does not startup. I have read the forums and if I turn the lights on and off it reactivates it OK. Can anyone tell me specically what is causing this so I can get it fixed properly as I don't want to keep turning the lights off and on to correct this. Thanks, Rob.
 
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Old Jul 22, 2008 | 11:46 AM
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Interesting that you posted this today. I had this happen to me for the first time ever yesterday. Start up and climate control is dead. Turn off truck and restart and climate control is OK. I was about to get really ticked because of all days for it to happen was the hottest day of the Summer thus far. I wasn't looking forward to the ride home without AC. As a result, I'm definitely interested in hearing the answer to the cause of this problem and potential fix short of replacing the climate control controller.
 
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Old Jul 22, 2008 | 01:02 PM
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do you guys have ATC?
 
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Old Jul 22, 2008 | 08:16 PM
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do you guys have ATC?
Excuse my ignorance, but what is ATC? If you mean auto temp control, yes.
 
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 06:49 AM
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the control heads did have a problem with a internal relay sticking and supposedly they have been redesigned. i have replaced many of these heads due to the inop issue. the price has come down alot as well.
 
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 11:40 AM
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Are they hard to replace?
 
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 06:34 PM
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So the only option is to replace? Mine did this once back in june and has been fine ever since. What is the price as I may just pick one up to have on hand for when mine decides to finish taking a dump, dont want to be stuck for a long period of time waiting for the darn part.
 
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Old Jul 24, 2008 | 06:41 AM
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not hard at all. the instrument finish bezel pops off and depending on options you have multiple connectors to unplug. then 4 screws and 2 connectors.

you will have to check your local dealer for the price as i have noticed prices change in location.
 
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Somewhat common problem like BowtieHatr says. Only fix is to replace it. I highly suggest getting it done under warranty if you can. The unit is not cheap ($300+), so I'm not sure if you're going to want to pick one up as a spare.
 
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