11-15-2012, 01:28 PM
RainCatcherHeater Control Panel
I have been getting a hot/burning electrical smell from the dash of our 94 Breakaway and have traced it to the Heater Control Panel.
Does anyone have any idea where I can find a replacement control panel?
11-15-2012, 07:01 PM
RustyIt's a Chrysler/Acme unit. Search the forums, as there is a place that can repair or furnish new.
However, I don't know of any part that would cause such a smell except possibly the A/C switch (engages the compressor clutch). The radio is in that area, and could produce odors.
Rusty
"StaRV II"'94 28' Breakaway: MilSpec AMG 6.5L TD 230HP
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11-15-2012, 08:30 PM
RainCatcherThanks Rusty, I'll do a search for Chrysler/Acme.
11-17-2012, 07:53 PM
RainCatcherI pulled the heater control today and it was definitely the source of the burning/electrical smell.
The controller casing was melted and the push buttons were frozen. I found an exact new replacement on E-bay for $45.
It is a 90 Cordoba New Yorker A/C Heater Control Switch.
Part Brand: Dodge
Manufacturer Part Number 3847712
Interchange Part Number 3847742
I'd post a picture but I still can't access Photobucket.
04-13-2013, 09:24 PM
RainCatcherPanel replacement write-up.
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Dash Heater Panel Replacement04-13-2013, 09:57 PM
Mogan Davidwell done and good presentation.
The same vacuum control is used on many Chrysler products. looks to be the same one as on my 1995 Dodge B3500 Pleasure-Way.