Adding volume and fan speed knobs to ‘18 FK8

[wallyinc]

Just swapped out my infotainment screen to that of a ‘19 model, and climate controls to that from a ‘17 model. I know many have chimed in their two cents about this (whether it’s necessary or not), but I just wanted to let others know that the swap does work. Here is a quick video of the new controls, everything functions well and I’m even happier with my car now.

 

[ebatr24]

That is awesome, how did you get your hands on a 19 unit for a reasonable price?

 

[Harlaquin]

That is awesome, how did you get your hands on a 19 unit for a reasonable price?

I was gonna ask same, seems this a high dollar thing over a volume knob. But i guess if ya gotta have it you gotta have it.

 

[jacobegg]

Dang I didn’t realize the screens could swap over. Those buttons would be nice.

 

[wallyinc]

Thanks. I found the screen (Not the whole infotainment unit) on eBay at a very reasonable price. The seller offered returns, so I figured why not give it a shot ‍

 

[wallyinc]

Dang I didn’t realize the screens could swap over. Those buttons would be nice.

The display seems just a tad bit smaller, but the sensitivity seems better, I wasn’t expecting that!

 

[jacobegg]

You know if the dual climate control can be swapped? (The ones with the fam speed up/down buttons)

 

[wallyinc]

Here’s a shot of the back label from the ‘19 model just in case anyone needs to cross reference.

 

[wallyinc]

You know if the dual climate control can be swapped? (The ones with the fam speed up/down buttons)

I don’t know about that one. Sorry.

 

[jacobegg]

I don’t know about that one. Sorry.

No worries! Thought I’d ask!

 

[sokrispy]

You know if the dual climate control can be swapped? (The ones with the fam speed up/down buttons)

I heard somewhere that the wire harness connectors are different on the '19s climate control unit.

 

[boosted180sx]

I heard somewhere that the wire harness connectors are different on the '19s climate control unit.

no it bolts right up and every single button works except for the fan up and down button lol.

 

[sokrispy]

no it bolts right up and every single button works except for the fan up and down button lol.

Oops. looks like I was wrong. If that's the case, couldn't you repin the harness to get the fan buttons to work?

 

[KwonYoungForever]

I had a 2019, and that looks completely different from stock. what happened to you dual zone climate control? Here's a pic of mine old R.

 

[CivilciviC]

OP, can you provide the part number for the lower, ‘17 climate control button section?

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