- Home
- HVAC Controls & Control Units
- 97 98 99 Lexus ES300 AC Heater Climate Temperature Panel Control 55900-33260
Product Description
Product Details
| Attribute | Information |
| Part Name | Automatic HVAC Climate Control Unit / Temperature Switch Panel |
| OEM Lexus Part Number | 55900-33260 / 5590033260 (Denso: 146430-1090) |
| Placement on Vehicle | Center Dashboard Interior Center Stack Assembly |
| Engine Application | 3.0L V6 Powertrain (1MZ-FE Engine) |
| Finish / Color | OEM Dark Gray / Black Matte Casing with Clear Digital Display |
| Chassis Platform | XV20 Chassis Lexus ES300 Platform |
| Fitment Type | Direct Replacement Mechanical Bolt-In & Harness Plug |
| Fitment Years | 1997, 1998, 1999 |
| Condition | Used OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) |
Description
This is a genuine OEM Lexus Center Dashboard Automatic Climate Control Switch Panel Unit removed from a running 1998 Lexus ES300 Sedan. Finished in its factory-original dark gray casing and carrying exact OEM part number 55900-33260, this interior HVAC control module is an ideal direct physical, mechanical, and electronic drop-in replacement to instantly resolve common center stack failures including unreadable or faded LCD backlighting displays, non-responsive temperature adjustments, erratic blower fan speed operation, sticking mode buttons, or complete power loss to the climate system.
As an authentic factory-original component, this climate control panel features precisely mapped side mounting bracket holes and clean multi-pin electrical harness connector docks designed to sit completely flush inside your center dash console trim. Opting for a genuine Lexus OEM control module ensures exact electrical resistance matching for proper blend door actuator operation and ambient temperature sensor communication. Every rotary knob dial, digital LCD display segment, soft-touch function button, and night backlighting circuit on this unit has been fully bench-tested and operates flawlessly.
Vehicle Compatibility
Please precisely verify your original module's part number sticker and harness plug layout before purchasing. This climate control switch fits:
Lexus ES300 Sedan (3.5L / 3.0L V6 1MZ-FE): 1997, 1998, 1999
Application Warning: This module is configured strictly for 1997–1999 pre-facelift XV20 Lexus ES300 models matching part number 55900-33260. It will NOT fit 2000–2001 facelifted ES300 models due to updated dashboard harness connectors, bezel trim geometry, and altered internal circuit board protocols. It will NOT fit Toyota Camry models due to distinct console dimensions.
Important Installation Information
Direct Mechanical Bolt-In & Harness Integration: Replacing this dashboard climate unit requires standard interior hand tools. Carefully unclip the center dashboard trim surround bezel using a soft plastic pry wedge tool. Unbolt the retaining screws securing the radio and climate control stack, pull the unit forward, disconnect the rear multi-pin wiring harness plugs, swap the climate controller over, re-tighten the mounting screws, reconnect the harness plugs, and press the dash trim bezel back into place.
Key Features
Fully Tested LCD Display: Digital screen segments and backlighting have been bench-tested to confirm clear, sharp visibility of temperature readings and fan speed indicators.
Tactile Button & Knob Response: Every function button (AUTO, OFF, A/C, Recirculation, Defrost) and main rotary adjustment knob click smoothly with factory tactile feel.
Corrosion-Free Harness Terminals: All rear multi-pin connector docks are clean, straight, and unbent, completely free of green copper corrosion or moisture damage.
Clean Cosmetic Face Condition: The front faceplate, buttons, and control markings are clean and well-preserved, showing only light, standard signs of careful use for a vintage original interior 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 digital LCD display screen, front control knobs, and rear electrical harness docks arrive completely pressure-isolated, shock-protected, and pristine.
Loading... Please wait...





