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heyomayo · 07-10-2010, 04:58 PM

My AC cools great! The only problem I have is that I can never seem to aim the driver's side vent towards me without freezing all the fingers on my left hand...

John Shields · 07-10-2010, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by heyomayo

My AC cools great! The only problem I have is that I can never seem to aim the driver's side vent towards me without freezing all the fingers on my left hand...

I drive underhand... hands at about 7 and 5 on the wheel. Gives me plenty of room for the airflow. This is what I did in my previous cars too. I only change up my hand position when driving my employer car. Haha.

Sevn86 · 07-11-2010, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Brandenburg

Oddly enough, I've also been wondering if there was something wrong with my a/c. I was wondering if it had enough freon. I can definately say it doesn't cool as well as I would like....and that it currently seems weaker than any other car I've ever owned. I don't mean that the blower is weak. It's the cooling that seems a bit weak. The temps here have been mild, so I've been wondering how much I'll suffer in the summer. Fortunately, I usually like to ride with the windows down.

My blower is fine its just the air its not as cold as my dads work car (10 year old camry) His cars crazy cold...

Tarl · 07-11-2010, 12:21 PM

Just curious, how high do you guys run your fans? 1/4 or below, 1/2 or on full?

and does this make a difference to how effective your cooling is?

katatonia · 07-11-2010, 12:27 PM

the heat index in Savannah during the summer is usually around 105..........the a/c works great! The recirc stays on the entire time too.

mhood · 07-11-2010, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by katatonia

the a/c works great! The recirc stays on the entire time too.

Ditto here in Texas. It's full blast when I first get in and steadily turning it down as it begins to freeze me out. No complaints at all.

TexasCamaroChick09 · 07-12-2010, 12:02 PM

Mine works good. There are days when temps in Texas get up to 95 degrees and it takes a few minutes to cool it down when its been in the sun all day. Other than that its works good and sometimes freezes me out. Although dont know if anyone else has been told this but I took mine to dealer for a routine oil change and they told me there was a recall out on the A/C system. Something to do with the computer component. I have yet to take it but plan on doing it soon. Will post when I find out more info.

Badmofo63 · 07-12-2010, 02:32 PM

It's been crazy hot (over 110) lately and I typically run it at full blast for about 10 minutes and then turn it down. All my GM vehicles have had great AC's.

A problem I have is when I run it on recirc, it stinks to high heaven when I start up. Like my gym socks. Ugh. Without recirc, no issue.

trm0002 · 07-12-2010, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Badmofo63

It's been crazy hot (over 110) lately and I typically run it at full blast for about 10 minutes and then turn it down. All my GM vehicles have had great AC's.

A problem I have is when I run it on recirc, it stinks to high heaven when I start up. Like my gym socks. Ugh. Without recirc, no issue.

Maybe don't hang your gym socks over the air vents to dry out after you work out ?

TexasCamaroChick09 · 07-12-2010, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by trm0002

Maybe don't hang your gym socks over the air vents to dry out after you work out ?

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Originally Posted by Badmofo63

It's been crazy hot (over 110) lately and I typically run it at full blast for about 10 minutes and then turn it down. All my GM vehicles have had great AC's.

A problem I have is when I run it on recirc, it stinks to high heaven when I start up. Like my gym socks. Ugh. Without recirc, no issue.

You know I kept smelling that same kinda smell in my Camaro. I run the recirc button all the time. I just thought someone with stinky feet had been in my car but maybe there is more to it. Glad I'm not the only one that noticed this. Wonder what it is? Needless to say I just bought a new air freshener so I dont notice it as much anymore.

1camaro70 · 07-12-2010, 09:22 PM

If you have a smell, the drain tube could be partially clogged and it is mold you smell due to water not draining out completely.

calbert1999 · 07-13-2010, 07:14 PM

After reading this thread, I will take mine in to check the AC. Seems, to work well, but not as cold as it should be expecially for a new car. Considernig, how these companies operate to make money, they probably only put enough refrigerant in the AC to test and make sure it's functional.

Seneca SS · 07-13-2010, 08:43 PM

i ran to Iowa and back in temps from 85 to 92 degrees and the ac was awesome--ran most of the time with fan between 1 and 2 and did not use ac max

rydahog · 07-13-2010, 08:44 PM

turn the knob to Recirculate..usually that will do it for you,,

07-12-2010, 02:32 PM	#162
Badmofo63 Drives: 2010 1LT A6 CGM Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Arizona Posts: 49 View My Garage	It's been crazy hot (over 110) lately and I typically run it at full blast for about 10 minutes and then turn it down. All my GM vehicles have had great AC's. A problem I have is when I run it on recirc, it stinks to high heaven when I start up. Like my gym socks. Ugh. Without recirc, no issue. __________________ 2010 1LT A6 Cyber Gray Metallic Injen CAI - Barton Shifter "Made from 100% Awesome"

07-13-2010, 08:43 PM	#167
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07-10-2010, 04:58 PM	#155
heyomayo Evvy Drives: 2010 LT 1LT Camaro, Victory Red Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: TX Posts: 27 View My Garage	My AC cools great! The only problem I have is that I can never seem to aim the driver's side vent towards me without freezing all the fingers on my left hand...

07-11-2010, 12:21 PM	#158
Tarl Drives: Rally Yellow/black -2010 Camaro Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: San Diego, CA (USA) Posts: 207	Just curious, how high do you guys run your fans? 1/4 or below, 1/2 or on full? and does this make a difference to how effective your cooling is?

07-11-2010, 12:27 PM	#159
katatonia Drives: 2010 SW 2SS/RS 6M Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 144	the heat index in Savannah during the summer is usually around 105..........the a/c works great! The recirc stays on the entire time too.

07-12-2010, 12:02 PM	#161
TexasCamaroChick09 Drives: 2010 ABM Camaro Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Richwood, Texas Posts: 47	Mine works good. There are days when temps in Texas get up to 95 degrees and it takes a few minutes to cool it down when its been in the sun all day. Other than that its works good and sometimes freezes me out. Although dont know if anyone else has been told this but I took mine to dealer for a routine oil change and they told me there was a recall out on the A/C system. Something to do with the computer component. I have yet to take it but plan on doing it soon. Will post when I find out more info.

07-12-2010, 09:22 PM	#165
1camaro70 Drives: 2010 2SS RS L99 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: BUTLER, PA Posts: 531	If you have a smell, the drain tube could be partially clogged and it is mold you smell due to water not draining out completely.

07-13-2010, 07:14 PM	#166
calbert1999 Camaro SS Lover Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Black IOM Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Toronto, Ontario (Canada) Posts: 2,862	After reading this thread, I will take mine in to check the AC. Seems, to work well, but not as cold as it should be expecially for a new car. Considernig, how these companies operate to make money, they probably only put enough refrigerant in the AC to test and make sure it's functional.

07-13-2010, 08:44 PM	#168
rydahog Drives: camaro ss Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: usa Posts: 2,166 View My Garage	turn the knob to Recirculate..usually that will do it for you,,