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Old 04-21-2010, 09:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Billybob View Post
I am somewhat surprised that someone in the aftermarket industry has not yet developed a completely programmable microprocessor CCU box to replace the 20+ year old OEM controls. This is the perfect application for the modern micro controller, reading sensor states, processing according to an algorithm, and then outputting states to necessary driver circuits as needed. I suppose the development and manufacturing costs can't be supported by the limited market demand.
I've been think of doing exactly that. I'm trying to conceptualize what it would look like to the user. I would have to make the front end fit the same holes in the center console.

Fully automatic like the original?
Fan speed override?
Keep the same buttons?
Digital readout?
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