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Old 06-24-04, 10:31 PM
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I'm curious, would a 93-94 climate control display fit a 90-92 model ?
The reason I ask is because the 93-94 models had different LCD in their climcate controls versus earlier models. Are the connectors in the back the same ? has anyone tried swapping them before and would the swap work without any electrical problems ?
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Old 06-25-04, 01:18 AM
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i thought they had different connectors because the displays are different
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Originally posted by persian451
i thought they had different connectors because the displays are different
That is correct, they are two different displays.
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they're different only in appearance arent they ? with the clock and the temp display divided in the 93-94. all the other buttons are exactly the same. if someone has them both perhaps they could try swapping and see if they work...?
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never mind the my suggestion of swapping.
It could cause short circuiting and or damage to the electrical system if they're not identical components.
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Yes they are different, that's why my tutorial is only for 1990-1992 models: http://www.lexls.com/climateLCDscreen.html.

Jim Walker is working on LCD screens for 1993-1994 models I believe. I installed one of his LCD's in my 91 and it's perfect. Contact Jim if you want to know if and when the 93-94 screens will be available. I haven't talked to him for months. If you do get word please post.
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just so everyone in this forum knows, these displays by mikado, who originally charged 300 for these blacked out displays are selling them on ebay. I guess they have more than enough and can't have enough customers to ship them and do the fix. It's being sold for an average of $110 on ebay. here's an example of the most recent one I've watched from start till end of auction.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=7907772783
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