Upgrading HVAC Control to LTZ from LS (2011 Tahoe)

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jrhunkler

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Has anyone here ever successfully upgraded the manual-knob type AC Control unit (LS) to the digital (LTZ) control unit? Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

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I've been told it can't be completely done. The digital display utilizes various temperature sensors located throughout the vehicle. The electrical work to get it all done is a monster of a project, and very expensive.

I've been told the same thing, but I don't believe it. Anything can be done. Directly swapping it allows the air to come on and off, I just wouldn't utilize the "auto" feature. A/C won't work without some different configuration in the wiring... just looking for details on what to do...
 
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Has anyone here ever successfully upgraded the manual-knob type AC Control unit (LS) to the digital (LTZ) control unit? Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
 

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Merged and moved thread to correct area.

No it can't be done easily. You need a new complete wiring harness, new ECM, aspirator fan, etc...

It's cheaper to get a new truck.
 

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Yep, cant be done (cheaply). People have already researched it on NBS and NNBS Silverados, like NathanJax said, need a new dash/body harness, fan/auto temp sensor(add hole to headliner) and hvac controls. Someone on gmfs has done it on a NBS and it wasnt cheap.
 

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I've done the opposite here...

 
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