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daftest question ever......probably

Post by opp_uk » Thu Apr 15, 2010 9:25 am

ok so if carlsberg asked stupid questions, this would be it, but im curious to know if anyone has ever removed a manual air-con system and replaced with the digital climate control? or for that matter if its even possible. you may be wondering why......i just like digital flashy things :shock: and thought it would be a nice addition to my bongo!! Today i will be finishing off my conversion and spending a day drilling holes for lights, so will so be thinking of other things to do to it.
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Re: daftest question ever......probably

Post by scanner » Thu Apr 15, 2010 9:48 am

It would be cheaper and easier to change your Bongo.
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Re: daftest question ever......probably

Post by widdowson2008 » Thu Apr 15, 2010 10:22 am

Hi Pete
Anything is possible, but I think you will find that the ECU is involved in the digital climate control system, not an area for the feint hearted to get involved with.
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Re: daftest question ever......probably

Post by missfixit70 » Thu Apr 15, 2010 11:28 am

Along with an absolute shed load of wiring, relays, servos & a couple of sensors, lots have asked, none have proceeded :wink: Get some pics up of your conversion though :D
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Re: daftest question ever......probably

Post by mikeonb4c » Thu Apr 15, 2010 1:51 pm

I'm not even convinced CC works better than the manual system + more to go wrong.
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Re: daftest question ever......probably

Post by opp_uk » Fri Apr 16, 2010 9:27 am

scrap that idea, i was just curious, im kinda liking my retro controls now and i must admit the aircon is very good. the blower is not so great though. thanks for replies. will post pictures of conversion soon. im just finishing of the lights which i must admit was a nerve wrecking experiance....drilling holes in the roof was not fun!!!!

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Re: daftest question ever......probably

Post by missfixit70 » Fri Apr 16, 2010 11:35 am

If the blower isn't so good, I reckon you may need to clear the evap matrix out, this gets blocked quite easily, my fan & the ones that I've fixed have blasted out. This may help - http://www.igmaynard.co.uk/bongo/forum/ ... 43&t=28727 or pop round.
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