I have a 2015 Leaf S with the Charge package (CHAdeMO, 6.6kW charger) and backup camera. Otherwise no options, so it has the basic Air Conditioning/Heat Pump setup for a 2015.
I see a 2014 Leaf __ (unsure model designation) being parted out locally that looks like it has the 3-way valve (upgraded heat pump?). (See photo at bottom)
I haven't spent a ton of time looking at the service manuals yet to see if this is feasible, but how hard would it be to swap over the 2014 system to my 2015? I assume most/all of the wiring exists in the car and it would just be ripping out the parts from the crashed 2014 and potentially recharging the AC system if I have to disconnect anything.
Also, what benefits would there be to doing this? The top of mind reason is that since I live in a cold-weather state, that the system with the 3-way valve is more efficient at heating in the wintertime. Are there any other benefits?
I see a 2014 Leaf __ (unsure model designation) being parted out locally that looks like it has the 3-way valve (upgraded heat pump?). (See photo at bottom)
I haven't spent a ton of time looking at the service manuals yet to see if this is feasible, but how hard would it be to swap over the 2014 system to my 2015? I assume most/all of the wiring exists in the car and it would just be ripping out the parts from the crashed 2014 and potentially recharging the AC system if I have to disconnect anything.
Also, what benefits would there be to doing this? The top of mind reason is that since I live in a cold-weather state, that the system with the 3-way valve is more efficient at heating in the wintertime. Are there any other benefits?