I live in CALIFORNIA, took my car to the dealer to find out I was having the exact same issue. They were charging me $3,300 to fix it so I decided to do it my self. This video is pure GOLD, I was able to replace the part over LABOR day weekend and my ac is back 100%..... THANK YOU SO MUCH for this video, I really appreciate it.
Great job !... you are probably the only person, who was able to film the actual cutting process ! It's a lot a lot easier to take the driver seat out before the job... its only 2 bolts.. and you can lay flat in the car. It's probably worth mentioning, that you have to grind of off a lot of plait from the edges to fit the piece back in. I find silicone better too use since the quality one lasts up to 300 F since the area can get very hot right next to the heater core and the heat gun glue will get soft pretty fast. Read video ! Very helpful ! Respect for the being able to film in that tight spot.
@@anarasii Since this is a common problem and people are spread to take this job on themselves, I'm sure you will have many customers, I have seen people looking for help ... like myself, then then I finally took on the job myself. You should maybe enclose your contact.. I'm sure people will even drive far to save thousands of dollars with this job.
@@tobyreal6647 I would drive my Camaro there today because my blend door is broken and I found a guy that will do this but he wants to charge me $750.00! I think that's a little high, plus I already have the part. I'm just afraid of that heater core or I would do it myself! I can't see out of my windshield, no defrost or heat. No air started in September. They said it was the condenser, then the compressor, then evac & recharge, then thermostat, then hoses and lines. Never had any of that done. Googled it and found my problem but afaid I'll do it wrong.😔
@@BumblebeeDeeDee If there is no air coming out the defrost vent it might not be the blend door. If you are not afraid to do it yourself, you can get it started by taking the actuator off and look into that hole to see if the blend door really fell off.. into the housing. Don't worry about the heater core if you have the right tool and cut careful you will not damage it ( the side of the header core where the drill would hit it, is very solid. But if you want to be %100 safe you can take a heat blade tool and cut the plastic with that. Once you do the work, you will understand, why people change that kind of money for it. If you take your time for it maybe a couple of days to not get frustrated and use all the help you find on the internet, you can really do it yourself.
@@tobyreal6647 I got under the dash on the floorboard and saw where everyone else cut theirs and went by that using a Dremel tool. The blend door was laying down flat with a broken end that the actuator connects to. I replaced it and glued the plastic piece that I cut out back on. I finally have heat, air and defrost. Now I hear a slight whistling sound coming from the vents and defrost, only when the heat is on but not when the air is on, when I turn the blower control up to level 3 or higher and it gets louder with every notch turned up. I think it may be because I need to replace the cabin air filter since now there is full pressure again. So I'll replace that soon and see if that fixes the whistling sound. Not sure what else it could be. If you have any suggestions please let me know. It's very annoying and I don't know why it only does it with the heat! Thank you so much!!🤔
I just did the blend door on my ‘12 2SS last weekend… towards the end my back was starting to cramp up bad! I couldn’t find the little white plastic spacer/adaptor inside the box or anywhere tho
Hi! Did the motor sync with the ac/heat knob? Did you have to turn the knob certain way before putting the motor back so the blend door spins the right way or it just syncs on its own? Thanks!
@Renny Palmisano Nope not yet, but I have everything I need to get the job done! Weather has still been a bit crappy, but it's finally warming up. I have a question. When replacing the baffle, should it be in any particular position? What I'm wondering is should I dial down to cold temps which places the baffle potentiometer/motor possibly down or up. I have to see for myself once I get the housing cut. Thanks for asking.
@@juliussmith5866 Yes it should be a recall. You're right. Had to get my 2014 Camaro RS fixed last month. Very expensive. Dealership charges a lot more than a local shop in town did.
I just completed this to my SS today only difference is that I actually used the flat tip to a thermoplastic welder it cut through the plastic with ease took maybe 5 mins to cut total time with install 1hour
That might be a good way to not damage the heater core! The tip of the rotary tool catch plastic alot when they get hot so you have to take breaks to remove it.
QUESTION: am in the process of doing this repair and have hit a snag. The shaft on the actuator motor won’t align with any position that I can adjust the newly installed blend door. It's just slightly off but enough where I can’t even re-bolt the piece on. I’m thinking I can reset with a 9V battery, but can’t find the pin assignment to test. (GM Part # 92215208/ACDelco Part # 15-74128) Any advice would be appreciated. Thank you for your videos!
The hardest part to this fix is getting that cutout back in. I also have to get my AC serviced again because it blows cold for a while and then I'd get a minute and a half of hot air.. That's probably just my car but the procedure actually works!
@@nft200yearsago8 Oh I got it figured out :-) The issue with the cutout was just applying some elbow grease.... but the intermittent hot air was a low coolant problem... obvious in hindsight, but the mechanic flushed it and recharged it. AC blows colder than ever for just $120 bucks in total.
Hello, so my Camaro is blowing hot air on both sides, I replaced the compressor and added new freon but still no cold air. Do you think this is the problem, also is there a blend on the passenger side as well?
Would appreciate some help. I got a 2012 SS, My A/C blows cold on idle but once I’m on the gas or I’m driving on the freeway, it stops getting cold, I’ve checked my freon, it’s still good
If it’s missing , it should be inside just look for it . Other ways u have to call the dealership and ask them for the peace between the blend door and the blend door actuator .👌
Next time remove the drivers seat, and go to Harbor Freight buy a multi tool. You can do a much more professional job using a flat blade! Then all you need to use is a black silicone caulk!
I changed my AC compressor and recharged my ac, the driver side is about 60 degrees when the ac is on low and driver side is about 74 degrees. Do you think this is the issue on both sides?
ahmed salih yours might be the blend door. I think I’ve come to the conclusion that my evaporator core is bad. I’m gonna replace the condenser, compressor, evaporator, and the lines. I will have no reason not to work.
A dremel tool is too dangerous, you might cut harness wires or the heater core.A heated exacto knife is the best method.This blend door breaking is a common problem.The door should have been made of aluminum.If your a big person or fat you have to remove the driver seat.
Mine is broken too! I have a guy that wants to charge me $750.00 to cut into the plasic and replace the blend door. Do you think that is a lot? I bought the part for $15.00. Where are you located? I have 3 other camaro owners that need theirs fixed as well. I don't want him to take out the driver's seat and he said he might have to remove my driver's door too. I just don't want that. I think it would be faster to do it your way. The guy that wants to fix mine is really thin and small so I would think he could get in there under the dash without any problems. Please let me know what state you are in. If close enough I'll bring my 2012 Camaro to you to fix my blend door and whatever else comes up in the future! You're awesome! Please help me! Thank you!
@@anarasii Can I pay you to fix my car? I live in GA but I will drive to NC. Everyone is scared to do this hack for me! Also, is you AC still working? Did you have any other issues?
Profit engineering @ it's finest👌 take a quick look around the web & it seems EVERY 5th gen. camaro suffers from this failure @ some point...hey guys just FYI don't know if it's facts or not but I've been hearing from a few other owners now say that staying away from MAX cool & MAX heat avoids this problem cuz I guess it doesn't stress that weak-ass corner as much so if you're gonna go through all this trouble to diy & hell especially if you already got bent over by tha stealership it's probably worth while to just try & keep it away from the 2 furthest extremes if u guys can maybe u won't have to do this again especially if u plan on keeping the car🤷
That’s exactly what I do to try to prevent this problem. Just don’t turn it all the way on the coldest setting or the hottest setting so that door is not under any more stress trying to be held tight into that spot my sons 2014 as we speak is blowing hot air on the driver side and cold on the passenger so I think his is already broken. My 2015 has already had the condenser changed. It was a $3000 job because of the intense labor it took to get to it.
@@renpal2173ify holy moly 3k for an a/c condenser!?! I could probly have my whole a/c system replaced 3 times over for that much & I drive a Cadillac!! Definitely not @ tha stealership tho I know...I was about 2 purchase a really low mileage 2012 'maro w/ the v6 but passed on it cause it had the cruddy Aisin ay6 tranny then I find out about more issues like this; I'm sorry but we live in AZ by far the hottest state in the union I'd be pissed if I couldn't blast the a/c in my car on max out here w/ out fear of breaking a stupid plastic piece that u have to remove the WHOLE DASH to gain access to!?!
This man really cut his finger just to help us 😬
Bless your soul ✌️
🙏🙏🙏
I live in CALIFORNIA, took my car to the dealer to find out I was having the exact same issue. They were charging me $3,300 to fix it so I decided to do it my self. This video is pure GOLD, I was able to replace the part over LABOR day weekend and my ac is back 100%..... THANK YOU SO MUCH for this video, I really appreciate it.
👌👌🙏
How do you know is the door? Mine blows neatral air or hot air on both options..
Yea the dealership is a joke. Tried charging me 1700 to replace a water pump and a thermostat. Said it would take 8 hours. Did it in 3
Hey my friend where can i buy the blender door because I can’t find anywhere online? Please help me with that or you can help me fix it i pay you??
@Johnsp_94 dealership
Awesome job on the video. Very clear and informative. I just ordered my part, hoping to replace mine next week!
Best video by far, I'm about to do mine this week.
Great job !... you are probably the only person, who was able to film the actual cutting process ! It's a lot a lot easier to take the driver seat out before the job... its only 2 bolts.. and you can lay flat in the car. It's probably worth mentioning, that you have to grind of off a lot of plait from the edges to fit the piece back in. I find silicone better too use since the quality one lasts up to 300 F since the area can get very hot right next to the heater core and the heat gun glue will get soft pretty fast. Read video ! Very helpful ! Respect for the being able to film in that tight spot.
Toby Real absolutely right , maybe next time. I m sure I will have more customers w/ same problem.
@@anarasii Since this is a common problem and people are spread to take this job on themselves, I'm sure you will have many customers, I have seen people looking for help ... like myself, then then I finally took on the job myself. You should maybe enclose your contact.. I'm sure people will even drive far to save thousands of dollars with this job.
@@tobyreal6647 I would drive my Camaro there today because my blend door is broken and I found a guy that will do this but he wants to charge me $750.00! I think that's a little high, plus I already have the part. I'm just afraid of that heater core or I would do it myself! I can't see out of my windshield, no defrost or heat. No air started in September. They said it was the condenser, then the compressor, then evac & recharge, then thermostat, then hoses and lines. Never had any of that done. Googled it and found my problem but afaid I'll do it wrong.😔
@@BumblebeeDeeDee If there is no air coming out the defrost vent it might not be the blend door. If you are not afraid to do it yourself, you can get it started by taking the actuator off and look into that hole to see if the blend door really fell off.. into the housing. Don't worry about the heater core if you have the right tool and cut careful you will not damage it ( the side of the header core where the drill would hit it, is very solid. But if you want to be %100 safe you can take a heat blade tool and cut the plastic with that. Once you do the work, you will understand, why people change that kind of money for it. If you take your time for it maybe a couple of days to not get frustrated and use all the help you find on the internet, you can really do it yourself.
@@tobyreal6647 I got under the dash on the floorboard and saw where everyone else cut theirs and went by that using a Dremel tool. The blend door was laying down flat with a broken end that the actuator connects to. I replaced it and glued the plastic piece that I cut out back on. I finally have heat, air and defrost. Now I hear a slight whistling sound coming from the vents and defrost, only when the heat is on but not when the air is on, when I turn the blower control up to level 3 or higher and it gets louder with every notch turned up. I think it may be because I need to replace the cabin air filter since now there is full pressure again. So I'll replace that soon and see if that fixes the whistling sound. Not sure what else it could be. If you have any suggestions please let me know. It's very annoying and I don't know why it only does it with the heat! Thank you so much!!🤔
Hey Bro thanks for your help, me and my dad already change the component, Greetings from Mexico 🇲🇽!!!
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This very clever and well executed. The dealer would pull the dash and the windshield for $3000 plus.
I just did the blend door on my ‘12 2SS last weekend… towards the end my back was starting to cramp up bad! I couldn’t find the little white plastic spacer/adaptor inside the box or anywhere tho
Dude!!!! You gangsta! 💪🏾👍🏾🙏🏾
Hi! Did the motor sync with the ac/heat knob? Did you have to turn the knob certain way before putting the motor back so the blend door spins the right way or it just syncs on its own?
Thanks!
This set up is way better than the others I've seen
Thank you for sharing this video. Im 6'4" so it's going to be interesting for me to do this.😉👍🏼
😂🙏
Any updates??
Update?? Did you do it
@Renny Palmisano Nope not yet, but I have everything I need to get the job done! Weather has still been a bit crappy, but it's finally warming up.
I have a question. When replacing the baffle, should it be in any particular position? What I'm wondering is should I dial down to cold temps which places the baffle potentiometer/motor possibly down or up. I have to see for myself once I get the housing cut. Thanks for asking.
Look like everybody's is breaking around the same time lol
Is this a common thing on the Chevy Camaro
@@juliussmith5866 Sure seems to be.......
Felisha Moorer If So It Should’ve Been A Recall On That Part Because It’s Very Expensive To Fix 🤦🏾♂️
@@juliussmith5866 Yes it should be a recall. You're right. Had to get my 2014 Camaro RS fixed last month. Very expensive. Dealership charges a lot more than a local shop in town did.
Felisha Moorer I have a 2012 Chevy Rs the dealership told me that it would cost 2500-3000 to fix it, I was like are you serious
How did you put the door blend back, then the cover back on without it falling off inside .
I just completed this to my SS today only difference is that I actually used the flat tip to a thermoplastic welder it cut through the plastic with ease took maybe 5 mins to cut total time with install 1hour
That might be a good way to not damage the heater core! The tip of the rotary tool catch plastic alot when they get hot so you have to take breaks to remove it.
Good tip
What sealant did you use?
Fix mine please.
I cut around the outline that was shown but it still didnt come loose!!
QUESTION: am in the process of doing this repair and have hit a snag. The shaft on the actuator motor won’t align with any position that I can adjust the newly installed blend door. It's just slightly off but enough where I can’t even re-bolt the piece on. I’m thinking I can reset with a 9V battery, but can’t find the pin assignment to test. (GM Part # 92215208/ACDelco Part # 15-74128) Any advice would be appreciated. Thank you for your videos!
You saved me 3k 😭🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
very detailed video
The hardest part to this fix is getting that cutout back in. I also have to get my AC serviced again because it blows cold for a while and then I'd get a minute and a half of hot air.. That's probably just my car but the procedure actually works!
Let me know if you fix this issue brother bc I am having the same problems as you rn
@@nft200yearsago8 Oh I got it figured out :-)
The issue with the cutout was just applying some elbow grease.... but the intermittent hot air was a low coolant problem... obvious in hindsight, but the mechanic flushed it and recharged it. AC blows colder than ever for just $120 bucks in total.
@@lbb-ridge482 okay I’m gonna give that a shot. Hopefully it fix my problem man thanks bro 🤝
@@nft200yearsago8 Goodluck!
Hey I believe I have the same problem. How much you charge?
How can I know if I need to replace that part. My car blows cold and then hot air
@Autofix Repair where are you located? I need this done on my 2013 camaro
I saw a person program it. Do you have to do that?
Hello, so my Camaro is blowing hot air on both sides, I replaced the compressor and added new freon but still no cold air. Do you think this is the problem, also is there a blend on the passenger side as well?
The blend door is one big door that is for the driver and passenger side.
How much do you all charge for this
Great job!!!!
Would appreciate some help. I got a 2012 SS, My A/C blows cold on idle but once I’m on the gas or I’m driving on the freeway, it stops getting cold, I’ve checked my freon, it’s still good
Exact same problem with my 2015 v6
I've been dreading doing it but ugh have to
Do anyone knows anybody that can do this job in the Birmingham, Al. area?
What’s the shop where you’re located called? I just need everything installed back together again. I’m definitely having a hard time doing it
Noble auto repair.in raleigh NC
The OG
Wow that’s a hack job, think I’ll go the hot knife route
Anyone in the DC area done this?
seriously, thank you
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I have a 2015 chevy camaro only half of the car the ac is nice and cold but the driver side is hot. You think this would be the problem??
Yes
Anyone in the DC Area done this?
Where Are you located
Hi guys do know anyone can do it in Virginia?
Thanks just did my fkr the cost of the door and a new dremil
Chevrolet engineer's should be imprisoned for this design.
What size are the bolts from the actuator sensor
5.5
Nice
I wish I could find someone in the Houston area who could do this 😩
Hello, are you still willing to do this for other people? I need service asap
Sure
Only two bolts and one plug in harness holds in the seat. Remove and have room to work
😅Awsome,this will me lots of time
Excuse me, I just need the white plastic where I find it, oh what's its name?
Is yours broken or missing
If it’s missing , it should be inside just look for it . Other ways u have to call the dealership and ask them for the peace between the blend door and the blend door actuator .👌
Anyone in Vegas do this???
Didn't have to calibrate the actuator??
No I didnt.
Are any of you guys in the Dallas area??
2014 CAMARO SS nop
@@anarasii i meant that knows how to replace the Blend Door? I stay ar a apartment and dont have a place to work on it!
I'm looking for someone in Dallas too. Friendly Chevy quoted me $3700 to fix it.
@@porschejohnson5753 Did u find someone to fix it for you?
Did you find someone to fix it for you?
You still in Raleigh NC? How can I reach you
9193495838
Really don't have $2,500 to $3,000 to pay the dealership. Believe that if the whole dash be taken off, it will just add to more problems, anyway.
fax
i have a 2010, and my seat will lay all the way back.. heck i've slept in my camaro many times lol.
What if the motor is broken
upload2014 one u take the actuator (motor) out u can turn the door by hand if it switch from hot to cold than u don’t have to do this
@@anarasii thank you, sorry I just seen your reply. Thank you so much for this video, you are saving people so much time 🙏🏾
It was very hard being upside down! Lol!
Next time remove the drivers seat, and go to Harbor Freight buy a multi tool. You can do a much more professional job using a flat blade! Then all you need to use is a black silicone caulk!
I changed my AC compressor and recharged my ac, the driver side is about 60 degrees when the ac is on low and driver side is about 74 degrees. Do you think this is the issue on both sides?
Help!!! were y’all’s cars blowing cold on passenger and warm on driver? I’m trying to figure out if this is my issue!
Mine 2015 same issue but drive side is cold and passenger side blowing hot
ahmed salih yours might be the blend door. I think I’ve come to the conclusion that my evaporator core is bad. I’m gonna replace the condenser, compressor, evaporator, and the lines. I will have no reason not to work.
Y'all are having problems with actuators. The control passenger and divers side. Easy and simple fix.
Roderick Ware Sr. It’s not dual climate. My issue ended up being the evaporator core
Your kidding right!
A dremel tool is too dangerous, you might cut harness wires or the heater core.A heated exacto knife is the best method.This blend door breaking is a common problem.The door should have been made of aluminum.If your a big person or fat you have to remove the driver seat.
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Mine is broken too! I have a guy that wants to charge me $750.00 to cut into the plasic and replace the blend door. Do you think that is a lot? I bought the part for $15.00. Where are you located? I have 3 other camaro owners that need theirs fixed as well. I don't want him to take out the driver's seat and he said he might have to remove my driver's door too. I just don't want that. I think it would be faster to do it your way. The guy that wants to fix mine is really thin and small so I would think he could get in there under the dash without any problems. Please let me know what state you are in. If close enough I'll bring my 2012 Camaro to you to fix my blend door and whatever else comes up in the future! You're awesome! Please help me! Thank you!
I think so, but it's still better then $1,900.
DJD Bumblebee , raleigh,Durham, NC
@@anarasiioh no, that's not close to me at all, I wish you were closer but thanks anyway! 😔
taking out the seat is the least of your worries.
Fixed it and I didn't have to take the seat out or the dash or the windshield! Now I have a lot of heat and air conditioning! 👍👍👍😊
The easiest way is take the seat out man!😂
🤣🤣🤣 that was the first time , now I take it out every time.
If I drove down to you, could you do this for me? I would be coming from DC.
Sure.
Me too please.
@@anarasii Where are you located?
Raleigh,NC
@@anarasii you have a email? I’m in the Raleigh area
Oreillys has this part
PLEASE REMOVE YOUR SEAT WHEN DOING THIS ALSO REMOVE BCM UNPLUG YOU BATTERY FIRST i also used a soldering iron instead of a dremel.
Are you LA
No I am NC
Next time take the seat out😊
Where are you located at
Jeff Cook raleigh NC
Thanks great job
A&N Vlog how much u charge
350$
@@anarasii Can I pay you to fix my car? I live in GA but I will drive to NC. Everyone is scared to do this hack for me! Also, is you AC still working? Did you have any other issues?
Profit engineering @ it's finest👌 take a quick look around the web & it seems EVERY 5th gen. camaro suffers from this failure @ some point...hey guys just FYI don't know if it's facts or not but I've been hearing from a few other owners now say that staying away from MAX cool & MAX heat avoids this problem cuz I guess it doesn't stress that weak-ass corner as much so if you're gonna go through all this trouble to diy & hell especially if you already got bent over by tha stealership it's probably worth while to just try & keep it away from the 2 furthest extremes if u guys can maybe u won't have to do this again especially if u plan on keeping the car🤷
That’s exactly what I do to try to prevent this problem. Just don’t turn it all the way on the coldest setting or the hottest setting so that door is not under any more stress trying to be held tight into that spot my sons 2014 as we speak is blowing hot air on the driver side and cold on the passenger so I think his is already broken. My 2015 has already had the condenser changed. It was a $3000 job because of the intense labor it took to get to it.
@@renpal2173ify holy moly 3k for an a/c condenser!?! I could probly have my whole a/c system replaced 3 times over for that much & I drive a Cadillac!! Definitely not @ tha stealership tho I know...I was about 2 purchase a really low mileage 2012 'maro w/ the v6 but passed on it cause it had the cruddy Aisin ay6 tranny then I find out about more issues like this; I'm sorry but we live in AZ by far the hottest state in the union I'd be pissed if I couldn't blast the a/c in my car on max out here w/ out fear of breaking a stupid plastic piece that u have to remove the WHOLE DASH to gain access to!?!
hack
What a hack job!! Terrible!
That’s dumb !!!
Sir that's not the heater core it's the AC condenser trust me I stabbed it
Only two bolts and a harness plug in to remove the seat giving room to work. And not rip up interior