Bob G Posted April 17, 2023 Report Share Posted April 17, 2023 The fan control on my 1987 Convertible is loose and appears to not be attached to the housing. Can you remove the climate control without taking out the dash? Any ideas as to how to repair it? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Meyers Posted April 19, 2023 Report Share Posted April 19, 2023 Hi Bob … same exact problem with mine … mechanic had to take the wood grain dash cover off to access … the unit is cheap plastic … when dash removed it exposes the unit … there’s two small thin side “ears” on the unit (one on each side if I recall) with holes that the screws go into to hold control unit to backing plate … the plastic “ears” crack and disintegrate over time from pressure of pushing the units buttons as needed (for heat, defrost, a/c etc.) … crappy way/design that Avanti mounted the crappy designed Chrysler control unit. Answer : remove unit and replace with a good one and superglue thin metal washers to the back side of the ears where the screw goes thru to reinforce so doesn’t break next time … OR … if possible since you don’t claim unit doesn’t work but just a mounting issue … if not too bad try to super glue and repair with washers to the mounting holes. I’m out of state but will ask mechanic to take pics if dash is still out of car … on many used units for sale on eBay you can see the broken mounts … hope this was some help … good luck ! Dan Meyers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob G Posted April 19, 2023 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2023 Daniel, Thanks so much for this info. If you can possibly send pictures when you get a chance, I would greatly appreciate it. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Meyers Posted April 21, 2023 Report Share Posted April 21, 2023 On plane heading back home … I’ll hopefully have for you Monday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverstude Posted April 21, 2023 Report Share Posted April 21, 2023 This unit was sourced to a late 80's Chrysler Sedan. The K-car has a similar unit but looks cheaper. The larger car has more chrome. The internals are a combination of cable and vacuum controls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim S Posted April 23, 2023 Report Share Posted April 23, 2023 I'm trying to replace the evaporter coil in my 87. But I cannot find what Chrysler model the HVAC box was sourced from. Any ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdaly Posted April 23, 2023 Report Share Posted April 23, 2023 Don't think this has any connection with Chrysler. I got a new heater core for my '88 from one of our great suppliers years ago - he bought all the factory excess from Youngstown. Can't recall his name but he was from Wixom, MI. He just might have the evap for you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Footer Posted April 23, 2023 Report Share Posted April 23, 2023 Nostalgic Motor Cars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Meyers Posted April 26, 2023 Report Share Posted April 26, 2023 On plane heading back home … I’ll hopefully have for you Monday Back home … here’s pics of the units … you can see the good ones with the plastic what I call “mouse ears” intact and pics of others where they’ve broken off … mechanic buttoned up my dash but had these on the shelf to take pics of … anyway now hopefully this explains what could be the issue … hope this helps Bob … if I can be of any further help just let me know … Daniel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob G Posted May 4, 2023 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2023 Hi Daniel, Thanks for sending these photos. My mechanic doesn't think he can repair my unit. Any idea where I might be able to get a replacement? Thanks, Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom Posted May 4, 2023 Report Share Posted May 4, 2023 Daniel, do you have a source for these units? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverstude Posted May 4, 2023 Report Share Posted May 4, 2023 How about this one https://www.ebay.com/itm/255412987117?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-117182-37290-0&mkcid=2&mkscid=101&itemid=255412987117&targetid=1263094005266&device=c&mktype=&googleloc=9007584&poi=&campaignid=14859008593&mkgroupid=130497710760&rlsatarget=pla-1263094005266&abcId=9300678&merchantid=135981623&gclid=Cj0KCQjwr82iBhCuARIsAO0EAZw2-UoNR8RnmgqKrSNGPX3PuSzduWsGkauIIB49TvA56fbJcLInBHoaArOWEALw_wcB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob G Posted May 4, 2023 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2023 My problem is with the fan switch lever. It has come off and fallen behind the face plate. Can this be fixed if we remove the unit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Meyers Posted May 23, 2023 Report Share Posted May 23, 2023 Bob … I would think you could repair it … I’ll check my scavenged units n see and let you know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Meyers Posted May 23, 2023 Report Share Posted May 23, 2023 Where to find good new or used units … have found all of mine on eBay … Chrysler/Dodge/Plymouth on Fifth Avenues, Monaco’s, Imperials, Córdoba’s, Diplomats etc. Just got to look and match from pics in ad … they’re out there, just gotta look through lotsa listings … good luck … Daniel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Meyers Posted May 23, 2023 Report Share Posted May 23, 2023 Looks like Silverstudes eBay link is close but … similar but it doesn’t have the a/c buttons … Avantis would also have the a/c & max a/c buttons … Avantis had the nicer/fancier “chrome” buttons … my replacement has black buttons … seems to be same unit but not as fancy … was thrilled to find and works great … Daniel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob G Posted June 26, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2023 I actually had a long talk with my mechanic and told him I really wanted my original unit rebuilt. He had one of his technicians build a new frame around the control unit and mount the fan controller to the frame. It works perfectly and looks like the original. Thanks everyone for your assistance, Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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