Changing button climate to facelift dials?

[philmots]

Is this possible!?

It looks to occupy the same space within the dashboard... Would it be as easy to swap out my buttons and replace with the dials?

[larrytrk]

I believe the auto ACC (button) has one cable connection, while the manual (dials) has 2 cable connections and a different resister setup.

[philmots]

Thanks for your reply.

I don't mean the basic non climate dials.

The facelift cars with climate control have dial wheels to control the temperatures. Not button operated like earlier cars.

[larrytrk]

Sorry, nobody says what year car they are talking about.
I didn't catch facelift as a model. : >)

[random-hero]

I thought about this for 5 mins then decided its not worth it,wiring/tech2 aside the later control panel doesnt have a display so you would need to change the cd player/headunit which in turn would need a new dash facia/2 vents and the button panel changing.This is assuming these parts will fit the early dashboard ?

[philmots]

The display on the button aircon unit is only for the climate functions though?

The dials on the new one don't need a display do they? Or is the temperature displayed elseware on the dash?

[random-hero]

I was told the display was in the cd player but now ive looked at a control panel it doesnt look like it needs a display.Might look into this again but knowing saabs it doubt it will just plug in and work !!