I just wanted to share my experience in converting from the manual climate controls to auto climate controls. As most of you know automatic climate controls are not offered with the 1.4T but I was able to convert for under $100. Here are some photos and simple instructions. Sorry for the low picture quality.
1. Disconnect the Negative battery terminal.
2. Using a trim tool gently remove the old AC control unit. There are 4 plastic clips in the corners.
3. Disconnect wire harness from the old control and connect to the new control.
4. Reinstall the new AC control by pressing firmly into place.
5. Reconnect negative battery terminal.
It's as simple as that to have automatic climate control. Please note that while the automatic temperature control works there is no "dual zone". Aside from the dual zone all functions work correctly, temp control, fan control, defrost etc. I did not have any CANBUS issues and the whole process takes under 15 minutes. I purchased the auto climate unit from the same model year to avoid any issues but that being said I don't know compatibility between years.
It's a cheap and easy upgrade that I highly recommend.
1. Disconnect the Negative battery terminal.
2. Using a trim tool gently remove the old AC control unit. There are 4 plastic clips in the corners.
3. Disconnect wire harness from the old control and connect to the new control.
4. Reinstall the new AC control by pressing firmly into place.
5. Reconnect negative battery terminal.
It's as simple as that to have automatic climate control. Please note that while the automatic temperature control works there is no "dual zone". Aside from the dual zone all functions work correctly, temp control, fan control, defrost etc. I did not have any CANBUS issues and the whole process takes under 15 minutes. I purchased the auto climate unit from the same model year to avoid any issues but that being said I don't know compatibility between years.
It's a cheap and easy upgrade that I highly recommend.
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