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jrkilburn · 07-05-2010, 08:34 AM

I think this is the single most poorly designed part of my car. I had a Colorado before this and the A/C would freeze me out on a low fan setting. The Camaro on high fan is annoying and doesn't produce much more than noise at temps over 95.

I like the ability to use the mix setting between floor and dash vents, this setting on the Camaro is like turning it off...it does nothing but let out cold air with no force.

The windsheild will fog over on the outside on a warm morning to the point of having to run the wipers to see. It's like the defoster vents never turn off.

I am making a dealer appointment to coincide with my first oil change this week. Maybe it's just a new charge or computer update to fix it, I am hopeful that they can satisfy the issue.

OUTATIME · 07-05-2010, 08:50 AM

If you turn on the recirc, you'd think you were in the north pole. But that's me.

There's a TSB out there for A/C not being cold enough - you might want to check that out.

formuladan · 07-05-2010, 08:58 AM

Mine is not working at the moment. Tried it for the first time this year a few weeks ago and got nuttin but room temp air. Can tell the compressor is not coming on. I'll have to get it fixed eventually but I'll live without it for the time being. Hate the thought of taking it to a dealership service dept.

goshawk823 · 07-05-2010, 10:55 AM

We've been experiencing 100+ degree days here for the past few weeks, and I have my A/C with recirculate on a fairly low setting... I freeze my ass off if I turn it way up...so, no issues here.

jrcbandit · 07-05-2010, 12:24 PM

My AC will freeze me out if I have it set to blowing straight ahead (dash) and recirculating air. However, my AC barely seems to work if I have it set to blowing both on the floor and dash - is this normal?? I can have it on max fan and when it is set to dash/floor mix I can barely feel it blowing on me (which is fine when the car is already cool but useless when it is 100+ out in Texas).

BaylorCamaro · 07-05-2010, 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IamJacksCamaro

Mine works just fine. I have to turn it down after a while, or it gets too cold.

Same. However in this Texas heat, it does take longer to "get going" but once it actually cools it keeps the car nice and cool.

Gangster · 07-05-2010, 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by #1cowboyfan

Mine will freeze your butt off!

what he said!!

myold88 · 07-05-2010, 07:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gangster

what he said!!

X2- I just left a car show here @ 6:00 PM in Ct. My dash said 97 degrees. Bright sun, humid, etc. In two minutes I was cool and comfortable. I think some here just like to complain.
Almost 8,000 miles and my Camaro is perfect.

Sterling · 07-05-2010, 07:44 PM

I usually have to turn mine down... It'll freeze me out if I don't.

oachalon · 07-05-2010, 08:10 PM

It was 93 today here, and i was shivering in my car. AC works fantastic in my car.

a_Username · 07-05-2010, 08:41 PM

The A/C in my 2010 has broke once already, however its been fixed and it blows ice cold air now.

jrkilburn · 07-05-2010, 08:58 PM

No, not some of us are here just to complain. We have issues, you don't. Horrah for you.

NSCRFN3 · 07-05-2010, 09:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mulletman

CAUTION! Do NOT hang meat in your Camaro! It could get you arrested for INDECENT EXPOSURE. Do not ask how I know!

Point well taken! lol

chevyman57 · 07-06-2010, 12:56 AM

Hey my air works great here in Arkansas.
the HUD on my 2011 2 SS has been 90+ degrees for the past few days and no problem with the air. I usually only turn the fan up halfway and end up turning it lower. Great car!

07-05-2010, 08:58 AM	#101
formuladan Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: North Myrtle Beach, SC Posts: 155	Mine is not working at the moment. Tried it for the first time this year a few weeks ago and got nuttin but room temp air. Can tell the compressor is not coming on. I'll have to get it fixed eventually but I'll live without it for the time being. Hate the thought of taking it to a dealership service dept. __________________ 2010 Camaro 2SS - Silver/Black Auto/RS/Sunroof/20" Polished Rims

07-05-2010, 10:55 AM	#102
goshawk823 Drives: 2017 RS convertible Join Date: May 2009 Location: New Kent, Virginia Posts: 837	We've been experiencing 100+ degree days here for the past few weeks, and I have my A/C with recirculate on a fairly low setting... I freeze my ass off if I turn it way up...so, no issues here. __________________ Camaros I've owned: 1969 RS/SS Z10 Indy Pace Car - Hardtop 1 of 250 1970 Camaro 2010 2LT RS 2013 2SS RS Current ride: 2017 Camaro 2LT RS convertible

07-05-2010, 07:44 PM	#107
Sterling Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fairhaven, MA Posts: 5,882 View My Garage	I usually have to turn mine down... It'll freeze me out if I don't. __________________ Trifecta tune, Vararam Intake, VMAX throttle body and manifold insulator, RxPerformance Catch Can, , MRT v1.0 and Louvers, Barton shifter, BMR strut tower brace, RED dome light and Plasma LED DRL's, fieldgoal00's Halo 1 harness, hood spears/side stripes, rain guards, custom bowtie, Team LLT badges, headlight and foglight covers, taillight and side marker covers, backup light covers, WeatherTech floormats

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07-05-2010, 08:34 AM	#99
jrkilburn Drives: 2LT RS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 70	I think this is the single most poorly designed part of my car. I had a Colorado before this and the A/C would freeze me out on a low fan setting. The Camaro on high fan is annoying and doesn't produce much more than noise at temps over 95. I like the ability to use the mix setting between floor and dash vents, this setting on the Camaro is like turning it off...it does nothing but let out cold air with no force. The windsheild will fog over on the outside on a warm morning to the point of having to run the wipers to see. It's like the defoster vents never turn off. I am making a dealer appointment to coincide with my first oil change this week. Maybe it's just a new charge or computer update to fix it, I am hopeful that they can satisfy the issue.

07-05-2010, 08:50 AM	#100
OUTATIME Drives: 2010 IOM 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 633	If you turn on the recirc, you'd think you were in the north pole. But that's me. There's a TSB out there for A/C not being cold enough - you might want to check that out.

07-05-2010, 12:24 PM	#103
jrcbandit Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 56 View My Garage	My AC will freeze me out if I have it set to blowing straight ahead (dash) and recirculating air. However, my AC barely seems to work if I have it set to blowing both on the floor and dash - is this normal?? I can have it on max fan and when it is set to dash/floor mix I can barely feel it blowing on me (which is fine when the car is already cool but useless when it is 100+ out in Texas).

07-05-2010, 08:10 PM	#108
oachalon Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Mentor, Ohio Posts: 999 View My Garage	It was 93 today here, and i was shivering in my car. AC works fantastic in my car.

07-05-2010, 08:41 PM	#109
a_Username Drives: 2010 2SS Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 3,890 View My Garage	The A/C in my 2010 has broke once already, however its been fixed and it blows ice cold air now.

07-05-2010, 08:58 PM	#110
jrkilburn Drives: 2LT RS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 70	No, not some of us are here just to complain. We have issues, you don't. Horrah for you.

07-06-2010, 12:56 AM	#112
chevyman57 Drives: 2011 2SS RS Join Date: May 2010 Location: Arkansas Posts: 66 View My Garage	Hey my air works great here in Arkansas. the HUD on my 2011 2 SS has been 90+ degrees for the past few days and no problem with the air. I usually only turn the fan up halfway and end up turning it lower. Great car!