98-02 Land Cruiser RHD climate control bezel

[kevgentile]

Anyone else install a RHD CC bezel?

I have a gulf 100 series LC RHD climate control bezel to convert from the LX to LC. Everything works, RHD CDL, flaps, circulation, clock, etc. However, the fan/blower motor will not turn on. The relay for the fan motor is triggering but nothing beyond that. Can't think of any reason Toyota would change the wiring/wire pin-outs? The LC and LX use the same motor resister/controller and relay.

I'm going to dive into the wiring diagrams but maybe someone who has completed the conversion can chime in. I know @cruiserpatch did the RHD swap, but I believe he retained the LX CC.

Cheers!

 

[kevgentile]

Believe I found my answer to the inop blower function.
Looks like the a/c amp for the bezel I acquired is from an HDJ and not a UZJ 2UZ. HDJ diesel has additional relays and routing for the blower motor.
Seller listed for a UZJ 2UZ and I assumed the part to be correct without verifying part numbers for the a/c amp.

 

[cruiserpatch]

This was my first iteration which required some rewiring but I’ve since swapped to LC dials since they actually work and are universally intuitive.

Somehow I still have issues with accidentally turning on the CDL with my foot

 

[cruiserpatch]

LC control conversion (still RHD)

100% plug and play

 

[kevgentile]

LC control conversion (still RHD)

100% plug and play

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Thanks @cruiserpatch

So what I found is that some of the RHD units being sold are for the HDJ100's which have a different a/c amplifier than the UZJ's. Some of the retailers are posting the wrong part numbers and info.

The diesel's ecm has a few extra relays in line with the amp and the blower controller/relay. I thought I could cheat the wiring to make what I already have work, but may prove to be a bit more time than worth and I'll just grab an assembly that has the proper amp installed. Sucks because everything works except the blower fan.

Just for anyone looking to do the swap;
The 4.7 2UZ amp/controller part number is 88650-60410
The 4.2 1HD diesel is 88650-60391

** I noticed your 4runner altimeter/inclinometer cluster. I've been looking for that particular generation for a while and only came across one (locally) and he wants $$$ for it.

 

[hoser]

Curious as to why the preference for RHD controls? Is it just a preference for mounting the HM/CB Radio mic close and the CDL switch further away?

 

[kevgentile]

Curious as to why the preference for RHD controls? Is it just a preference for mounting the HM/CB Radio mic close and the CDL switch further away?

That, and wanting to convert from LX to LC controls, I personally prefer the cdl switch next to the transfer case lever. I'm installing the PT-4WD kit this week. And, since I deleted the rear heat and rear a/c systems (along with a host of other items) I don't need all the buttons. Most of the ausi/gcc rhd units are from poverty pack trucks so will have most of the delete/blanks in place. I even have the radio delete tray and plates.

 

[hoser]

You can also just buy the blanks to replace the buttons. Likewise, under some of the blanks, is a button.

What's behind this?

I need a new space for a switch. What's behind this blank and is there enough room to add/run some wires?

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