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omgitsmiketuck · 01-30-2015, 11:29 PM

Anyone else have issues with shotty fans in their AC? When I have mine on low, it makes the most obnoxious clicking sound. Ive gotta take my car in for an oil change tomorrow, im hoping theres just a stick in my system or something. Watch them charge me 200 bucks to replace the fan because it has a bad bearing or something. UGH.

satxrider · 01-31-2015, 12:01 AM

Many here have had it replaced under warranty. I just had mine done last week.

satxrider · 01-31-2015, 12:05 AM

If your out of warranty, the fix looks fairly simple. The part can't be that much. The dealer invoice was $120 to GM on my replacement (parts and labor).

fpdsniper · 01-31-2015, 12:22 AM

LOL! I thought this thread had something to do with a brand or something named "Shotty". After reading this, I see you meant "Shoddy"! Sorry, had to give you some grief over this...

shod·dy
ˈSHädē/
adjective
adjective: shoddy; comparative adjective: shoddier; superlative adjective: shoddiest
1.
badly made or done.
"we're not paying good money for shoddy goods"
synonyms:poor-quality, inferior, second-rate, third-rate, cheap, cheapjack, trashy, jerry-built; More

Dan1028 · 01-31-2015, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by satxrider

If your out of warranty, the fix looks fairly simple. The part can't be that much. The dealer invoice was $120 to GM on my replacement (parts and labor).

I thought the dash needs to be removed and the fan needs to be cut out (yes, CUT out) and not simply unscrewed/unbolted. $120 seems awfully low for that amount of labor.

I opted not to do anything about the squeaks coming from mine since the thought of additional crap due to an improperly refitted dash could be worse.

JantzenOKC · 01-31-2015, 04:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Dan1028

I thought the dash needs to be removed and the fan needs to be cut out (yes, CUT out) and not simply unscrewed/unbolted. $120 seems awfully low for that amount of labor.

I opted not to do anything about the squeaks coming from mine since the thought of additional crap due to an improperly refitted dash could be worse.

I haven't done mine either.. it is rather annoying but I don't want the dealer messing with my dash. I've heard sometimes the fix is worse than the noise. You do have to cut the blower motor out of the hvac box but I don't think you have to remove the dash. When i can't stand it anymore I'll do it myself.

Vroom_vroom · 01-31-2015, 05:22 AM

took them an hour to replace the fan and update my radio last month. fan was under 3/36 and its the bearing that is squealing. take off the glove box and look at it. it will come right out. less than 50 bucks from gm parts direct.

Red2014SS · 01-31-2015, 05:36 AM

Doesn't look like it's that big of a deal to replace the fan. There is a DIY thread with photos.. here is the link..

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=265265

Looks fairly simple..

01-30-2015, 11:29 PM	#1
omgitsmiketuck Drives: 2011 LS V6 (M) & 2019 LS I4 (AT) Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Newbury Park, CA Posts: 346	Shotty AC fans? Anyone else have issues with shotty fans in their AC? When I have mine on low, it makes the most obnoxious clicking sound. Ive gotta take my car in for an oil change tomorrow, im hoping theres just a stick in my system or something. Watch them charge me 200 bucks to replace the fan because it has a bad bearing or something. UGH.

01-31-2015, 12:01 AM	#2
satxrider Bad 45th Drives: 2012 45th Anniversay Edition SS Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: San Antonio Posts: 548	Many here have had it replaced under warranty. I just had mine done last week. __________________ - Carl 2012 45th Anniversary SS - LS3 Magnuson TVS 2300 Supercharger / Alky Meth Injection / Lingenfelter GT12 Cam / Kooks LT Headers, 3 inch exhaust & QTP electric cut outs / Monster LT1-S Twin Disc Clutch / MGW flat blade short throw shifter / Haltech CAI / VMax Throttle Body / DSS Stage 3 axles/ BMR Trailing Arms, Toe Rods, Suspension Bushing and 1" lowering springs / Taylor 8MM Plug Wires / Tuned by Henderson Performance Technologies / EBC dimpled and sloted rotors / G2 Painted Calipers / GM Tower Strut Brace / ZL1 Factory Rep Wheels

01-31-2015, 12:05 AM	#3
satxrider Bad 45th Drives: 2012 45th Anniversay Edition SS Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: San Antonio Posts: 548	If your out of warranty, the fix looks fairly simple. The part can't be that much. The dealer invoice was $120 to GM on my replacement (parts and labor). __________________ - Carl 2012 45th Anniversary SS - LS3 Magnuson TVS 2300 Supercharger / Alky Meth Injection / Lingenfelter GT12 Cam / Kooks LT Headers, 3 inch exhaust & QTP electric cut outs / Monster LT1-S Twin Disc Clutch / MGW flat blade short throw shifter / Haltech CAI / VMax Throttle Body / DSS Stage 3 axles/ BMR Trailing Arms, Toe Rods, Suspension Bushing and 1" lowering springs / Taylor 8MM Plug Wires / Tuned by Henderson Performance Technologies / EBC dimpled and sloted rotors / G2 Painted Calipers / GM Tower Strut Brace / ZL1 Factory Rep Wheels

01-31-2015, 05:22 AM	#7
Vroom_vroom The gritos pollo!!! Drives: Like a idiot Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1,215 View My Garage	took them an hour to replace the fan and update my radio last month. fan was under 3/36 and its the bearing that is squealing. take off the glove box and look at it. it will come right out. less than 50 bucks from gm parts direct. __________________ ______ If you don't stop how can they give you a ticket?-The Big Tuna___ '12 1Ls Camaro; Slp loud mouth I\|maganflow x-pipe\|Injen long ram intake\|brembo brake upgrade\| russell s.s. lines\|2LT polished 19's\|billet 5mm spacers\|tinted tail lights&markers\|pdmi\|billet c. can\| '13 Avenger R/T '77 T/A 6.6;, draining my wallet.

01-31-2015, 05:36 AM	#8
Red2014SS Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Camaro Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Kentucky Posts: 2,421	Doesn't look like it's that big of a deal to replace the fan. There is a DIY thread with photos.. here is the link.. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=265265 Looks fairly simple.. __________________ 2014 2SS/RS, L99, SW LTH w/HF Cats, GMPP Ex. Z/28 CAI, FR41s in PVD Black Chrome, Recaros, Pfadt Sway 377hp, 383tq 12.739@110.44 MPH

01-31-2015, 12:22 AM	#4
fpdsniper Drives: 2011 Synergy Green 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Quad Cities, IL Posts: 77	LOL! I thought this thread had something to do with a brand or something named "Shotty". After reading this, I see you meant "Shoddy"! Sorry, had to give you some grief over this... shod·dy ˈSHädē/ adjective adjective: shoddy; comparative adjective: shoddier; superlative adjective: shoddiest 1. badly made or done. "we're not paying good money for shoddy goods" synonyms:poor-quality, inferior, second-rate, third-rate, cheap, cheapjack, trashy, jerry-built; More