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Skyguy06 · 07-26-2016, 10:48 AM

So my A/C stopped working and I took it to the mechanic to have it checked out. After much torubleshooting they couldnt get it to work. They took a look in the engine compartment and found my ECM hanging low up against the belt. The belt had eaten into one of the conduits...

So now I've got it up with a zip tie...

The worst part is I'm outside my warranty :(
It's summer. Nobody can diagnose by A/C issue and keep blaming my ECM.
What do I do???

Dizzy82 · 07-26-2016, 11:40 AM

Most likely have to bite the bullet and get a new ECM at the dealership.

ron123 · 07-26-2016, 12:36 PM

Couldn't tell from that angle on the pictures - are the wires all still intact inside that connector cover that was ripped open? Did water seep in and corrode the terminals?
The compressor clutch is not engaging at all?
Ron

Dizzy82 · 07-26-2016, 12:50 PM

Any damage to the belt?

TommyTheCat · 07-26-2016, 01:33 PM

Now I have to go and secure my ECM so I don't have this problem

Skyguy06 · 07-26-2016, 02:01 PM

I'll have to try to get a better picture when I get home. I just reach down with my phone to try to get a pic, but it's tight.

Regarding the A/C issue, the A/C itself is technically working. But it won't blow cold air. They say whatever the problem is is affecting the blowers from switching or something like that.

07-26-2016, 10:48 AM	#1
Skyguy06 Drives: 2012 Camaro LS - standard Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Panama City, FL Posts: 12	ECM fell off! So my A/C stopped working and I took it to the mechanic to have it checked out. After much torubleshooting they couldnt get it to work. They took a look in the engine compartment and found my ECM hanging low up against the belt. The belt had eaten into one of the conduits... So now I've got it up with a zip tie... The worst part is I'm outside my warranty :( It's summer. Nobody can diagnose by A/C issue and keep blaming my ECM. What do I do???

07-26-2016, 11:40 AM	#2
Dizzy82 Drives: 2011 1LT/RS A6 RJT SuperCharged Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: 87114 Posts: 3,501 View My Garage	Most likely have to bite the bullet and get a new ECM at the dealership. __________________ Power is worthless without control. *The 2nd* protects the 1st.** BMR sub frame brace, BMR tunnel brace, LSR sways, LSR CM ca & tl, Sphon ExD el, GM tower brace, Megan EZ Streets, Goodridge Stainless Steel Braided brake lines, PowerStop D/S rotors & pads, Doug Thorty Ceramic Shorties, Magnaflow x-pipe, MRT V2.0, KICKER PowerStage sub & amp, Infinity speakers & tweeters, Viteese Throttle Controller, Viteese Paddle Shifters, ACS T2 Splitter, ACS T2 Ports/Quad LED lights, VDI kit, Havoc diffuser, IPF ECU/TRANS tuned, IPF/KPE Supercharged. 364RWHP/297RWTQ

07-26-2016, 12:36 PM	#3
ron123 Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 1,053	Couldn't tell from that angle on the pictures - are the wires all still intact inside that connector cover that was ripped open? Did water seep in and corrode the terminals? The compressor clutch is not engaging at all? Ron __________________ 2014 2SS/RS, Z28 CAI and High Wing Spoiler, ZL1 5.1:1 Ratio Short-Throw Shifter, ZL1 Pedals, ZL1 splash guards, NPP Dual-mode quad tip exhaust, Z28 strut tower brace, Camaro LED Cup-holders with footwell Lighting option, Leather visors, and Leather E-brake boot. Chevy dealer sponsored 67 retro SS nose stripe package.

07-26-2016, 12:50 PM	#4
Dizzy82 Drives: 2011 1LT/RS A6 RJT SuperCharged Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: 87114 Posts: 3,501 View My Garage	Any damage to the belt? __________________ Power is worthless without control. *The 2nd* protects the 1st.** BMR sub frame brace, BMR tunnel brace, LSR sways, LSR CM ca & tl, Sphon ExD el, GM tower brace, Megan EZ Streets, Goodridge Stainless Steel Braided brake lines, PowerStop D/S rotors & pads, Doug Thorty Ceramic Shorties, Magnaflow x-pipe, MRT V2.0, KICKER PowerStage sub & amp, Infinity speakers & tweeters, Viteese Throttle Controller, Viteese Paddle Shifters, ACS T2 Splitter, ACS T2 Ports/Quad LED lights, VDI kit, Havoc diffuser, IPF ECU/TRANS tuned, IPF/KPE Supercharged. 364RWHP/297RWTQ

07-26-2016, 01:33 PM	#5
TommyTheCat SHKE BKE Drives: 2013 Camaro Join Date: May 2014 Location: SoCal Posts: 3,105	Now I have to go and secure my ECM so I don't have this problem

07-26-2016, 02:01 PM	#6
Skyguy06 Drives: 2012 Camaro LS - standard Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Panama City, FL Posts: 12	I'll have to try to get a better picture when I get home. I just reach down with my phone to try to get a pic, but it's tight. Regarding the A/C issue, the A/C itself is technically working. But it won't blow cold air. They say whatever the problem is is affecting the blowers from switching or something like that.