R32 Climate Control Issue.....

[B-Turbo]

So I bought my 89 GTS-T Type M couple weeks ago and it's been such a blast. I have never driven RHD (USA lol) and was super excited to own a Skyline.

I have just begun to list upgrades and list the normal stuff to check.

So the problem I'm having with the climate control is this. .......

Everything works (all buttons do what they are suppose to do) but the actual display screen doesn't work properly. It mostly just doesnt light up at all.

Shown below (not my unit)

The front defroster button and the button to close the vent have a green light when they are activated. Sometimes they are both lit even though I didn't touch them. I tapped on the controls and sometimes the display shows up but it's either all lit up or kinda faded. It goes in and out sometimes.

I took it all apart and found only 4 of the 6 little lights work for the buttons. No biggie but I can't figure out why the display doesnt work. The controlls all seem to work right, just doesnt show the display. I took the board out and clean it up. Not sure what else it could be....

Anyone have a clue as to what I should try n do? I don't have another to swap it either.

Thanks,

B-Turbo

Edited November 29, 2015 by B-Turbo

[89CAL]

I would assume that if the display isnt working properly then the screen has an issue. Wether that be a connection issue or the screen itself is had it. If it were me, I'd get another climate control unit, however i dont know how common R32's are as wrecks to steal parts off over there (or people who pull the A/C out of there car)

It still may be better to just replace it unless you feel confident pulling the unit apart and having a look

[niZmO_Man]

Grab another one from Yahoo Auction Japan.

[DrexNX]

My 90 GTR has a similar issue - I can't seem to find any R32 climate control units for sale on ebay presently; I'm about to buy an R33 unit and figure out if it works once and for all (unless someone can confirm either way beforehand!)

[GH05T]

what does a good condition unit go for? there is one ofr sale on fb for $80

[B-Turbo]

$80 isn't too bad I think. Long as is in good condition all around. There isn't really anyone to go to and take parts for these cars lol. I'm gonna call the dealer I bought the car from and see what they got. They have a list of parts on their site.

http://japanpartsservice.com

My 90 GTR has a similar issue - I can't seem to find any R32 climate control units for sale on ebay presently; I'm about to buy an R33 unit and figure out if it works once and for all (unless someone can confirm either way beforehand!)

Is the r33 unit plug and play with the r32 connectors??

I would assume that if the display isnt working properly then the screen has an issue. Wether that be a connection issue or the screen itself is had it. If it were me, I'd get another climate control unit, however i dont know how common R32's are as wrecks to steal parts off over there (or people who pull the A/C out of there car)

It still may be better to just replace it unless you feel confident pulling the unit apart and having a look

I tore it apart down to the board. I honestly can't see anything wrong but I haven't done circuitry that much. Sometimes it seems like things are crossed somewhere but I'm not positive

Edited November 30, 2015 by B-Turbo