Radio and climate control Upgrade

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I originally had a 7 speed fan from factory
Ok, so replacing the harness with one from @Mpgrimm2 will likely get you up and running without further parts BUT I'll let him get into the details with you when he returns from being away (site says back on the 13th)
 

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It shows it’s on cold but blows straight hot and on 7 it turns off
 

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Sounds good so then I could just get the 7 speed 8.4u connect harness upgrade?
 

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Sounds good so then I could just get the 7 speed 8.4u connect harness upgrade?
I believe so but he usually likes to get the full rundown on your truck before making/selling you anything to make sure you get exactly what's needed and know about any future modifications you may plan to save you some money down the road too.
 

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Sounds good what’s the best way to contact @Mpgrimm2 for a harness I’ll like to get it asap I live in Florida and A/C is needed I know he comes back on the 13th but how can I send him a message or get a hold of him?
 

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Ok, so replacing the harness with one from @Mpgrimm2 will likely get you up and running without further parts BUT I'll let him get into the details with you when he returns from being away (site says back on the 13th)
Yep, nest has some wrong parts and harnesses (email/message sent. Radio/bezel are good. will catch up with him after my training today. )
 

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I have a 2017 1500 single cab and kept my three knob heat/ac controls but added stering wheel audio controls from dealership for around $250.you can buy the parts and do yourself but when installing you have to remove stering wheel air bag so i let dealer do that.now i can control uconect from stering wheel controls.Also,I originaly had just am fm radio that came with truck.I purchased the 8.4 faceplate with just one volume control so i would not have to change the ac config that came with truck.After lots of research and videos,I have paired it with 2013 uconect 8.4 with gps ,hd radio and more .
This setup has worked flawlessly for over 7 years.
 

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I have a 2017 1500 single cab and kept my three knob heat/ac controls but added stering wheel audio controls from dealership for around $250.you can buy the parts and do yourself but when installing you have to remove stering wheel air bag so i let dealer do that.now i can control uconect from stering wheel controls.Also,I originaly had just am fm radio that came with truck.I purchased the 8.4 faceplate with just one volume control so i would not have to change the ac config that came with truck.After lots of research and videos,I have paired it with 2013 uconect 8.4 with gps ,hd radio and more .
This setup has worked flawlessly for over 7 years.
Link to that mirror?
 

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Don’t mean to high jack your thread @Nest_5 but I’m having the same problem. The only difference is that I’m suffering in the Tx heat & it’s only been 1 day. I just upgraded mine yday and did the same thing by buying one from Amazon. Blows hot, fan turns off when I put it on 7. I believe that my radio/bezel/climate control module are working fine but I may be wrong. @Mpgrimm2 send me a msg so I can get what I need to make mine work.
 

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