Auto HVAC interchanged with Manual HVAC

[campfire9]

I am really surprised that no one apparently has tried to determine whether the auto HVAC will interchange with the manual especially because so many of you opted for the SE rather than the SLE. Here is a picture of the SLE rear female power connection with the car power cables.


Look at the number of pin that are connected to the power cables. I would think they would be the same as the manual rear female power connection. I can't believe that Toyota would make two separate and different cables. I also assume that the manual HVAC does all the same things as the auto.
Is the manual HVAC the same size and shape as the auto? If it is, then IMO they should be interchangeable.

[Ruski]

the auto has many sensor that go along with the system.. this topic i believe was already coverd

[Jai_Jai_Binks]

Is it doable, Surely it is. But for the price of a unit + work (i'm guessing the numbers here) - but for 300-400 I'd rather get a some wheels than auto climate control.

[campfire9]

Jai_jai_Binks I purchased a auto HVAC for $50.00 when I changed the color of the lights. Log onto car-part.com and you will find many dealers with a wide variation of prices. Go for it.

[campfire9]

Jai_jai_Binks I purchased a auto HVAC assembly for $50.00 when I changed the color of the lights. Log onto car-part.com and you will find many dealers with a wide variation of prices. Go for it.

[Ruski]

the unit its self is cheap what about sensor and labor.. dont think the sensors are built into the unit.....correct me if im wrong

[campfire9]

There are no sensors that I am aware of as far as the HVAC unit is concerned. Its strictly plug and play. Take out four screws and unplug the connectors from the back and you are holding the HVAC in your hand.

[SirMacDaddy]

If you get this to work campfire9, please post a tutorial on it...i've been trying to do this for a long time but never had the time or knowledge to get it completed....

[Ruski]

^^ What he said try it dude it would be a great mod Let us know

[campfire9]

Sorry guys, my Solara is an SLE so I already have the Auto HVAC

[Ruski]

Damn guess some1 else is gonna have to try it

[SirMacDaddy]

i would try it in a heartbeat....if someone gave me the automatic controls

[Nyyankees3511]

The auto climate has a cabin sensor, and a sensor under the key slot .

[Ruski]

i knew there was sensors some where i was gonna do the conversion for a friend.. When i used to own an accord. there more work then just the connectors.. but would really like to see someone do it

[MCOjerry]

The auto climate has a cabin sensor, and a sensor under the key slot .

Didn't know about the sensor under the key slot, but you are certainly correct on the other sensor. It's located next to the headlight sensor on the dash.

Campfire, if you have the SLE, then you should surely see the sensor on the dash. Without it, I doubt the automatic climate control would work well...