Can you replace the tape deck with a climate control in the 2003 LC? (1 Viewer)

[Squ1dward]

Hi, Im pretty new here and did a search for this topic. I currently have a 03 with an aftermarket radio and was wondering if I could replace the tape deck with climate controls so I have the tactile controls rather than having digital on-screen controls?

I was speaking with a guys selling the climate control and harnesses, but said JerryB used to make the harnesses needed to make this happen. Anyone have any experience with this. I read a bunch of the Nav Delete posts, but it looks pretty involved to wire it up without the proper harness.

I attached a pic of my dash for reference. I bought it this way, so I don't know much about the install.

Thanks in advance and I apologize for my ignorance.
Squ1d

 

[Trunk Monkey]

You can search by user for jerryB and see the harness he made, he did sell a few of them. You can try to replicate it and also the parts he used.

 

[Squ1dward]

yessir.. I searched it. .. was hoping to see if anyone had any experience with actually doing it and could offer some advice

 

[Coin]

All I can say is good luck! Sourcing parts is very difficult.

 

[Squ1dward]

Thanks. It appears that way

 

[Coin]

Honestly, it looks like you already have the T’eyes, which seems to be the best realistic option. Just pretend the tape deck doesn’t exist.

 

[Squ1dward]

Naw. Not liking the Teyes. It is only android programable. I found the manual climate controls and am gonna swap it out with something better.

 

[Coin]

You need to read the entire conversion thread. There are one or two parts (like a computer board for the ac) that can only be sourced from over seas and they are like a needle in a hay stack, or so I’m told.

Good luck though, and let us know how it went if you are successful!

 

[Squ1dward]

You need to read the entire conversion thread. There are one or two parts (like a computer board for the ac) that can only be sourced from over seas and they are like a needle in a hay stack, or so I’m told.

Good luck though, and let us know how it went if you are successful!

Ya. Thanks. I have the part as on order from dude in Pakistan. Fingers crossed it actually arrives. Once I have the parts, there has to be a way to make it work.