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[snarkee]

I recently purchased a center console from a Suburban....It has the rear radio controls but there are no console air ducts like some consoles have.....my question is, if there are no air vents in the back of the console, what are the bottons for on the top of the radio controls. thx

[tobias]

Most likely for controlling overhead rear HVAC vents. On older SUV's the control were also overhead but my guess is with the popularity of overhead DVD players, they've moved the controls to the console.

[MS3DALE]

Service Information

2008 Chevrolet Chevy Suburban - 4WD | Chevrolet Tahoe, Suburban Owner Manual | Instrument Panel | Climate Controls | Description and Operation | Document ID: 1959380

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Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System and Electronic Climate Controls:

For vehicles with the rear heat and air conditioning controls, they are integrated with the rear seat audio controls located in the center console. The system can be controlled from the front controls as well as the rear controls.

 

To turn the system on, press the AUX button on the front climate control system, an indicator will be lit. Pressing the AUX button the first time will turn the rear system on in a mimic mode. In this mode, the airflow in the rear will be approximately the same direction, temperature, and fan speed as the front. Pressing the AUX button again turns the rear system and the indicator off.

 

If the rear controls are adjusted, the system enters a rear independent mode. Airflow in the rear will then be directed according to the settings of rear controls. The rear system can be turned off by pressing the AUX button on the front climate control system and the indicator will turn off.

 

If the indicator in the front AUX button is off, the rear system is off.

 

To turn the system on from the rear, press any rear climate control button, except the button. To turn the system off, press and hold the button.

 

Rear Climate Control with Rear Seat Audio Controls:

Automatic Operation, If Equipped.

 

AUTO: Press the mode button until this setting is selected to control the inside temperature, the air delivery, and the fan speed. AUTO will illuminate in the display when automatic operation is active.

 

+/- (Increase/Decrease Temperature) : Press the + or - buttons to increase or decrease the cabin temperature. The rear control temperature display will show the temperature setting decreasing or increasing.

 

 

The display only indicates climate control functions when the system is in rear independent mode.

 

Manual Operation:

 

(Fan): Use the fan buttons on the rear seat audio control panel to manually adjust the fan speed. To increase or decrease the airflow, press the or button. Pressing the fan up button when the system is off will turn the system on. The air delivery mode will remain under automatic control. To turn the rear system off, keep pressing the button.

 

+/- (Increase/Decrease Temperature): These buttons select the temperature of the air flowing into the passenger area. Press the + button for warmer air and press the - button for cooler air.

 

(Mode): Press the mode button to manually change the direction of the airflow in the vehicle. Repeatedly press the button until the desired mode appears on the display. Multiple presses will cycle through the delivery selections.

[Dansonic]

I recently purchased a center console from a Suburban....It has the rear radio controls but there are no console air ducts like some consoles have.....my question is, if there are no air vents in the back of the console, what are the bottons for on the top of the radio controls. thx

 

 

I think it's because the air ducts on the Suburban and also on Cadillac Escalades are located in the roof liner for rear seating there is also a floor duct that comes out from under both front seats. It also has a third climate zone for rear seating positions. hope this helps.

[HawkeyeOC]

Thats got to be a Suburban/Tahoe center console. The pickups don't have them

 

edit: darn you guys are quick!

[snarkee]

ahhh great....thx guys

[Bluedog]

You need to get the console out of an Avalanche if you are looking to put rear air vents in your truck. Make sure you get all the ductwork that is inside of the console.

[snarkee]

You need to get the console out of an Avalanche if you are looking to put rear air vents in your truck. Make sure you get all the ductwork that is inside of the console.

 

nope, i just want the console....could care less about the vents....and if the radio doesnt work, i'll just replace the back peice with one from a non radio console