We're talking about the smaller AC replacement screen below the main dash screen, which is the one that can be troublesome to replace.

 

so can you just replace the AC screen while keeping the 8in (pre-2018) dash screen, without having to rip apart the entire interior

 

I'm guessing so. You'll still have to remove the two center console panels to get to the AC panel screws though, which is not too difficult using a plastic prybar tool.

 

Yes it's just like removing the the old AC panel.. just remove the screen bezel & unscrew the oem ac unit 4 screws & unplug the harness.. install the same way.. it's plenty threads that show how to remove the panel... very easy indeed no ripping out the dash at all

Display climate control(HVAC) panel

Go to this thread above & it show the unit installed

Place of purchase link
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so take it what you meant was replacing the AC panel by itself is an easy swap, but buying the package including both AC panel and 10" dash touchscreen together from the same sellers would be much more difficult to install right

also didn't see the particular thread that details specifically replacing the AC panel?

 

Swapping the touchscreen panel & the OEM panel are the exact same... quite a few threads on how to remove & install the oem ac panel... the 10in screen above the ac panel is also pretty easy to install as well... nothin hard about those either.. pretty much fool proof

 

Looks interesting. Can you still lock and unlock the doors from the inside with this control panel?

 

Yes you can control the locks

 

Thanks! Last question - Can you still control the massaging seats?

 

Yes sir you can control the seats... look at the middle pic in the post above of the whole unit & look at the second touch button at the top.. it does the front seats.. the 4th button does the rear

 

Hey.. I'm in the process of doing this mod.
The wire you tapped into is showing a voltage while the car is off. Any other wires I can use?

 

The wires u tap into depends on what kit your using.. but with the kit I used I just tapped into the OEM lighting wherever I placed a module (so mines only come on with headlights) & in other spots I used the 12v power/ lighter in the center console.....

But me & Gloriashield used different methods & kits for our lighting

 

Using a symphony kid. One main unit and 4 slave controllers. I want them to come on whenever the car is on. not just with headlights

 

If u want it to come on all the time just plug each module into anything live when the car is on..

Each module will use a different power source which u need to find nearbqhere u mount the module

Heres how mines look on the door panel

 

Well, I know how that works. All previous cars had simple red or yellow wires indicating hot or ignition power. On the XJ everything was black. Also, some are canbus controlled and would stop coming live once I tapped into the circuit.
Would help having the schematics.

What circuit did you tap into? I can't be sure by the pic. Looks lLookthe lights in the unlock handle. I do not want to have to turn my lights on in order for it to work

 

Your right I tapped into the door handle light... I didn't have wiring schematics but I did have to play around a bit to find a feed for other places I put lights. All I can say is use a voltmeter & poke around & see what's constant. Or sacrifice the continuous lighting.

The lights are noticeable in daylight but maynot be worth the hassle.. it's tough enough doin the mod period & me personally i only wanted mine to come on with the headlights due to the fact i dont really no the lifetime or quality of the product & wanted to use it as less as possible so I wouldn't have to replace often... but hey give it a try

 

I had a voltmeter and circuit tester. My issue is it will show 12v while on...soon as I tap into it, the computer senses a load difference and shuts off the power to it.

I ended up running new 12v wire to the doors, thru the rubber molex. Not big deal to me, since I used to work at an audio shop. I like it better tbh, they come on soon as I open the door (which was a surprise to me) Looks like it came stock.

 

Damn I didn't even think of that option.. I might have to rewire.. lol... I like those kits because they do look OEM if done correctly.. everyone thinks mine is factory unless i say somethin... post pics of yours when done

 

I finished up Friday night. I love it.

I'll get around to some pics and vids

 

OK waiting to see and read some updates! Keep us posted.