1996 -1998 Honda Civic HVAC Heater AC Climate Control Module Switch Panel Module

Product Details

Description

This is a genuine OEM Honda Center Dashboard Manual Climate Control Switch Panel Unit removed from a running 1997 Honda Civic EX. Finished in its factory-original matte black casing and carrying the 79600-S01 OEM part sequence, this interior HVAC control module is an ideal direct physical, mechanical, and electronic drop-in replacement to instantly resolve common center console failures including broken or sticky temperature sliders, erratic blower fan speed control, non-engaging A/C or defrost buttons, or burnt-out backlighting illumination.

As an authentic factory-original component, this climate control panel features precisely mapped mounting bracket points, clean multi-pin electrical harness connector docks, and the correct rear mechanical linkages for your blend door cable. Opting for a genuine Honda OEM control module ensures exact cable travel tension for proper mechanical blend door actuator movement. Every horizontal slider action, push-button switch, and internal circuit board pathway on this unit has been fully bench-tested and operates flawlessly.

Vehicle Compatibility

Please precisely verify your vehicle's year and climate panel layout before purchasing. This climate control switch fits:

• Honda Civic (Coupe, Sedan, Hatchback - DX, LX, EX, HX): 1996, 1997, 1998

• Application Warning: This module is configured strictly for 1996–1998 Honda Civic models. It will NOT fit 1999–2000 Honda Civic models! Honda updated the climate control system for the 1999–2000 facelift to an electronic blend door system (featuring a rotary dial instead of a slider). The wiring harnesses, dashboard bezels, and internal electronics are completely incompatible between the 96-98 and 99-00 model years.

Important Installation Information

• Direct Mechanical Bolt-In & Harness Integration: Replacing this center dashboard unit requires basic hand tools. Carefully unclip the center dashboard trim surround bezel. Unbolt the retaining screws securing the climate control assembly, pull the unit forward, unclip the rear electrical harness plugs, and critically, carefully detach the mechanical temperature control cable from the rear slider mechanism. Swap the controller over, reconnect the cable and harnesses, re-tighten the mounting screws, and press the dash trim panel back into place.

Key Features

• Smooth Mechanical Sliders: Temperature and fan speed horizontal sliders move smoothly across their full tracks without catching or binding.

• Functional Push Buttons: Vent mode, A/C, and Recirculation push-buttons engage with crisp factory tactile feedback.

• Corrosion-Free Harness Terminals: Rear multi-pin connector docks are completely clean, straight, and unbent, free of moisture or oxidation.

• Clean Cosmetic Condition: The front faceplate, control sliders, and colorful printed function graphics are well-preserved, showing only light standard wear for a vintage original part.

Shipping & Handling

• Packaging: Shipped securely inside a thick, heavy-duty structural box packed heavily with anti-static bubble wrap and soft foam layers to ensure the front control sliders, mounting tabs, and rear electrical harness docks arrive completely pressure-isolated, shock-protected, and pristine.