Difference between left hand drive and right have drive HVAC controls?

[Bruce Barker]

I've been looking online for a new HVAC controller and noticed they are listed for right hand drive and left hand drive( different part numbers). is there really a difference in the HVAC controller between left and right hand drive?

 

[Chris]

I've never seen a right hand drive one up close. If there is any difference, I have to imagine it would be that the dials are in different locations. I don't see why a LHD one wouldn't work.

 

[Boinked]

I would assume the connection in the back would be different. As the ac box is on the other side. Also the fan switch would be closer to the drivers seat.

 

[Bruce Barker]

the images they show are the same. part number for mine shows as 55037473AB, and the left hand drive is HS-373

 

[Bruce Barker]

The reason I ask is most of the HS-373 are priced lower

 

[Boinked]

Ok just searched. The RHD are backwards. So the fan control is on the right side.

 

[Bruce Barker]

okay thanks, sites I've visited probably just use a generic pic of the unit

 

[Boinked]

This is one without ac. Its definitely strange to look at

https://www.morris4x4center.com/con...TgLat1V1aJU6onLJzYBoCujYQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

[Bruce Barker]

$51 would be nice

 

[dimension12]

This is one without ac. Its definitely strange to look at

https://www.morris4x4center.com/con...TgLat1V1aJU6onLJzYBoCujYQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

It’s just upside down in the picture.

 

[Boinked]

This is what I find strange. This will fit a 99-01 LHD or RHD. But will only fit 02-04 RHD.

https://www.morris4x4center.com/crown-control-unit-with-a-c-55037473ab.html

 

[Boinked]

It’s just upside down in the picture.

Wow i need sleep. Talk about missing something obvious.

 

[Bruce Barker]

Figured out the difference. Just got my part I ordered off eBay, had both part numbers on it, claimed it was a fit. Opened the box and the colored vacuum lines were half as long as OEM. Had to re-use my vacuum lines.Got the guy to give me a 50% refund though.

 

[Boinked]

Figured out the difference. Just got my part I ordered off eBay, had both part numbers on it, claimed it was a fit. Opened the box and the colored vacuum lines were half as long as OEM. Had to re-use my vacuum lines.Got the guy to give me a 50% refund though.

Thanks for the update. This might save someone else.

 

[Chris]

Figured out the difference. Just got my part I ordered off eBay, had both part numbers on it, claimed it was a fit. Opened the box and the colored vacuum lines were half as long as OEM. Had to re-use my vacuum lines.Got the guy to give me a 50% refund though.

Thanks for the update, this may save someone down the road.

But shouldn't he have given you a 100% refund, or did he have a specific refund policy?

 

[Bruce Barker]

Maybe but the only part that didn't work out was the vacuum lines off the selector switch. Everything else was correct. Since I was able to reuse the other lines i didn't send it back.

 

[Chris]

Maybe but the only part that didn't work out was the vacuum lines off the selector switch. Everything else was correct. Since I was able to reuse the other lines i didn't send it back.

Ahhh, so I guess it worked out, you just had to swap some things around. Makes sense!

Glad I know this information now, as I had no idea there were any differences.

 

[SIDLULU]

Figured out the difference. Just got my part I ordered off eBay, had both part numbers on it, claimed it was a fit. Opened the box and the colored vacuum lines were half as long as OEM. Had to re-use my vacuum lines.Got the guy to give me a 50% refund though.

So as long as mu vacuum lines are good I can use the one for right hand drive,?

 

[dimension12]

Yes

 

[SIDLULU]

Thanks will check them out this weekend.