A/C Heater Control: Description

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Both the manual temperature control (MTC) and the automatic temperature control (ATC) heating-A/C systems use electrical controls. These controls provide the vehicle operator with a number of setting options to help control the climate and comfort within the vehicle.

The A/C-heater control for the MTC system or ATC system is located to the right of the instrument cluster on the instrument panel. See Fig 1 and Fig 2.

The MTC A/C-heater control panel contains a rotary-type temperature control switch, a rotary-type mode control switch and a rotary-type blower motor speed switch. The A/C-heater control also has a push button to activate the rear window defogger (EBL) system and to turn the A/C on.

Fig 1: MTC Control Head

Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

The ATC A/C-heater control panel contains push-button mode and temperature control switches and a rotary-type blower motor speed switch. The A/C-heater control also has a push button to activate the rear window defogger (EBL) system and to turn the A/C on.

Fig 2: Automatic A/C-Heater Control

Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

The A/C-heater control cannot be repaired and, if faulty or damaged, it must be replaced. The illumination lamps for the A/C-heater control are available for service replacement.