Changing aircon to thermotronic (bought off ebay)

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aquascape

Discussion Starter · Feb 9, 2005

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I bought one of these (see pic below) thermotronic units off ebay (about Â£190) and changed it with teh standard 4 dial round model i had in my car.

Althought it does not have all the functions of the thermotronic (sun sensors etc) it does look much better.

It allows you to punch in a digital temperature and then select 'auto' and it will maintain it at that temperature.

Very easy to fit, came with instructions that wern't quite right (think it was partly due to teh 7G gearbox i have and partly that it is a uk car and thus has a full size ashtray with teh 12v socket in teh passenger well rather than next to the ashtray) but never the less it only took me 10 minutes to fit and i think is much better.

Instructions on www.projekt-online.de

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SIlver_Lana

· #2 · Feb 9, 2005

I just realized that in the UK you loose one socket in the SLK since we in the US have a half-ashtray and a socket right below the AC controls as well as one in the passenger footwell.

aquascape

Discussion Starter · #3 · Feb 9, 2005

Yes we only have one, but maybe we smoke less!!!!

Shinigami

· #4 · Feb 9, 2005

I also have the "half" ashtray...

http://www.catgirlsparadise.com/images/r171/Pict0063.jpg (warning, big pic)

It's interesting to note that it's a simple plugin thing. I find it funny how easy it is to rotate the piece around the gearbox off. Good to know!

StephenJnr

· #5 · Feb 9, 2005

Hi there, did you purchase it from Tilo ? I am unsure to buy from him as he is hiding his feedback.

Many Thanks

aquascape

Discussion Starter · #6 · Feb 10, 2005

No i bought it from someone with the user id hutschachtel

ianx manchester

· #7 · Feb 10, 2005

aquascape - 2/10/2005 2:04 AM

No i bought it from someone with the user id hutschachtel

hutschachtel and Tilo are the same person.

aquascape

Discussion Starter · #8 · Feb 10, 2005

He was fine. He sent me the part within a week along with a tracking number and everything.

StephenJnr

· #9 · Feb 10, 2005

Right bought one from him, what differences are there in the install ? You mentioned something about his guide being different

Thanks
Stephen

aquascape

Discussion Starter · #10 · Feb 10, 2005

It is pretty easy. Have you got the 7g gearbox. Have you seen his instructions listed on the website?

StephenJnr

· #11 · Feb 10, 2005

Ive had a look yes, I just have standard 6 speed, Dont get ituntil the 1st of March for the 05 plate, the anoying thing being that it is sitting in storage at my dealer. Does this control automaticlly control the temp in the car like if it is cold, the hot ac comes on full ?

aquascape

Discussion Starter · #12 · Feb 10, 2005

Yes it does automatically control the temperature. Just leave it switched to 'AUTO' and select teh temperature you want. It will then heat or coll teh car to keep it at the set temperature

StephenJnr

· #13 · Feb 10, 2005

Thanks for the reasurance that the seller is genuine. Just got an email to say that he has sent it today.

Many Thanks

aquascape

Discussion Starter · #14 · Feb 10, 2005

No problem. It took about 4 days to arrive and he gave me a trackign number which you can track on the following website link

http://online.dpd.de/www_de/g-_idx_n2_c1_l7_lmn.html

dr_prem

· #15 · Feb 11, 2005

aquascape - 2/10/2005 5:27 AM

Althought it does not have all the functions of the thermotronic (sun sensors etc) it does look much better.

What functions apart from the "sun sensors" does this mod lack?

What do the "sun sensors" do anyway?

aquascape

Discussion Starter · #16 · Feb 11, 2005

SOmeone told me the sun sensors tuen on the aircon if the car gets too hot when sat in the sun. Not really a problem in the UK

SLeeK

· #17 · Feb 11, 2005

Hi Andy,

I've the 4 dials and your conversion to the thermotronic unit is something I'm considering. New to ebay so can you help with directing with a link and do they ship to Australia?

Alex

StephenJnr

· #18 · Feb 11, 2005

Yes he posts worldwide

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=53932&item=7953740553&rd=1

Hope this helps

SLeeK

· #19 · Feb 11, 2005

Just about to order a unit. Thanks for the help.

Ta...alex

mrdeli

· #20 · Feb 12, 2005

Excellent post this.

I am awaiting receipt of the thermotronic unit.

Fitment seems fairly straighforward. I have an auto gearbox, do I need to lift the surround off this, or can i acccess the required screws etc, just by pulling out the ashtray???

Many thanks for any help

regards

Mark

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