From manual climate to auto climate controls?

[tmc]

Anyone have experience with swapping climate controls on a 987 (I imagine a 997 would be similar)?

On my 996's, the climate control 'box' was a swap-in unit.

Is this also true of the 987S? I accidentally didn't include auto climate control on my 987S order (d'oh!). If I can order the auto climate head unit and it's just a swap out in the center console tower, then I might explore it. But if it's more involved, well I'll learn to live with the slight inconvenience (and remember to quadruple check orders before I sign off!).

Thanks,

Tom

[wvicary]

I thought that auto climate control was standard equipment on US cars..... from what I remember it was only a option in Europe. Sorry but no idea if it can be retro fitted after the fact.

[tmc]

I thought that auto climate control was standard equipment on US cars..... from what I remember it was only a option in Europe. Sorry but no idea if it can be retro fitted after the fact.

No it's not standard. It's a $550 (I believe) option.

[White987S]

You really don't need climate control in a convertible! Much better things to spend $550 on.

[tmc]

You really don't need climate control in a convertible! Much better things to spend $550 on.

You're probably right. In fact, MAX AC is a nice feature, especially in the South.

Hmm, so what should I spend my money on? :) j/k

[White987S]

You really don't need climate control in a convertible! Much better things to spend $550 on.

You're probably right. In fact, MAX AC is a nice feature, especially in the South.

Hmm, so what should I spend my money on? :) j/k

Don't drive with the top down and the AC on!!

[tmc]

Don't drive with the top down and the AC on!!

You clearly do not live in the South :)

[M99]

Anyone have experience with swapping climate controls on a 987 (I imagine a 997 would be similar)?

On my 996's, the climate control 'box' was a swap-in unit.

Is this also true of the 987S? I accidentally didn't include auto climate control on my 987S order (d'oh!). If I can order the auto climate head unit and it's just a swap out in the center console tower, then I might explore it. But if it's more involved, well I'll learn to live with the slight inconvenience (and remember to quadruple check orders before I sign off!).

Thanks,

Tom

I did the same thing on my '06 S. I asked my service manager and he just laughed and told me it would be price prohibitive. I'd already spent 3K on the stupid phone upgrade so he knows I'd spend the money.

I live in Arkansas; max A/C with the top down is required sometimes. :thumbup:

[987Berto]

You really don't need climate control in a convertible! Much better things to spend $550 on.

You'll be fine without it. I went without, and funny thing is for me the dealer double checked with me to be sure I didn't want it. Turns out most of the time you'll keep the temp setting somewhere within 2 notches of center, and like you said, during the summer months, MAX does the trick. Plus the other nice thing is toggling MAX switches from MAX to the last setting you had. For not being "Auto" it's actually quite nice and convenient.

Enjoy when it gets here!