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climate control dials in unison/?
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11-19-2011, 08:10 PM | #1 |
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climate control dials in unison/?
just wondering if there is a way to make the temp. control on the drivers side operate BOTH sides. I used to drive an Accord and the drivers side would control both sides until the passenger side was moved, thus initiating dual climate control. In the BMW, I have to turn both of the knobs to get them at a similar temp. Can I change something to make them work together? Thanks for any feedback.
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11-19-2011, 08:58 PM | #2 |
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Just swap out your climate control unit from a 2011 or newer model unit - they swapped the 'REST' function for 'ALL' which does what you are describing.
http://realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?...43&hg=64&fg=20 I can confirm that it's an easy direct swap and works with no problems in my 2006 325xi. It's not worth it for $350, but keep an eye on eBay (http://www.ebay.com/itm/11-2011-BMW-...#ht_2989wt_980), and you can flip your old unit. Last edited by bandwagn; 11-19-2011 at 09:04 PM.. Reason: 2011 and newer |
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11-20-2011, 02:11 AM | #5 |
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[QUOTE=jaredlevy;10836619][QUOTE=bandwagn;10835993]Just swap out your climate control unit from a 2011 or newer model unit - they swapped the 'REST' function for 'ALL' which does what you are describing.
[url]http://realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=PL53 |
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11-20-2011, 09:25 AM | #6 |
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thanks everyone, this was helpful, I guess I will just spin both knobs for the time being as I do use the REST function often in cold weather and find it useful... just surprised the engineers didn't work it in for 08'. thanks again!
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11-20-2011, 11:37 AM | #7 |
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Yeah, couldn't they have split that button in two!
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