Description
Air conditioning heating control for CITROEN C2, C3 Pluriel and PEUGEOT 1007
Part description
This heating and air conditioning control (HVAC control panel) is used for normal control of comfort functions in the interior – typically heating and air conditioning settings according to the car’s equipment. It is a used original part from the Stellantis group (Citroën/Peugeot), suitable as a replacement for non-functional buttons, control failures or mechanical damage to the panel.
If you are looking for a part by number, it is important to have the same designation 96377775XT / 6451RY.
Technical information
- Manufacturer: Stellantis Citroën Peugeot
- Model: Citroën C2; Citroën C3 Pluriel; Peugeot 1007
- Other numbers: not specified
Product codes
- Product codes: 96377775XT, 6451RY
Installation recommendations
Generally/typically for heating/air conditioning controls, it is an interior electrical part connected to cable connectors (and, depending on the design, also to the heating/air conditioning system controls). The exact procedure may vary depending on the specific model and equipment.
1) Before assembly
- Compare new and original part: number match 96377775XT / 6451RY, panel shape, button/control layout and connector type and number.
- Check the condition of the connectors (bent pins, play, oxidation) and mechanical damage to the attachment.
- It is recommended to disconnect the battery (minimizing the risk of short circuits and errors in the electronics when handling the connectors).
2) Necessary tools and materials
- A set of screwdrivers and/or bits (according to the design of the dashboard)
- Plastic pry bar for disassembling interior parts (so as not to damage the plastic)
- Electrical contact cleaner (optional)
- A clean cloth, possibly a lamp
3) Step-by-step assembly procedure
- Turn off the ignition, remove the key and disconnect the battery.
- Pry off the surrounding dashboard cover/frame parts around the controller (work around the perimeter with a plastic pry bar).
- Access the controller mounting and remove the fasteners (screws/latches depending on the design).
- Carefully pull out the controller to reach the connectors without pulling on the wiring.
- Disconnect the electrical connectors – always by pressing the connectors’ fuses, not by prying the wires.
- Check the mating of the wiring in the car: cleanliness, security, possible oxidation. If necessary, use a contact cleaner and let it air out.
- Plug the connectors into the new controller – they should click and hold firmly.
- Place the controller back in its position, check that the cables are not pinched.
- Reattach the controller with the original fasteners.
- Snap back all interior covers/frames.
- Connect the battery.
- Turn on the ignition and perform a basic control function check.
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4) Post-assembly checks and test drive/function verification
- Verify that the panel responds to controls (buttons/knobs) and that there are no dropouts when you lightly push the panel.
- Check that everything around is properly seated (nothing rubs anywhere, plastics do not match).
- For a short drive, verify that the behavior of the control does not change during vibrations (a frequent symptom of a badly clicked connector).
5) The most common assembly mistakes + how to avoid them
- Unexpected connector → always check the connector fuses and secure seating.
- Damage to plastic frames → use a plastic pry bar and proceed in small steps.
- Pinched wiring → check the cable routing before final seating the controller.
- Manipulation under voltage → disconnecting the battery reduces the risk of short circuits and unwanted errors in the electronics.
Reasons why the part is damaged
- Wear of buttons and controls due to frequent use (deteriorated response, jamming).
- Defects of contacts and connectors (oxidation, loose pins, poorer conductivity).
- Moisture in the interior and subsequent corrosion/oxidation of electronics.
- Mechanical damage during unprofessional disassembly of on-board plastics or during an impact.
- Voltage fluctuations in the car’s electrical system, which can put a strain on the electronics of the control panel over time.
