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IBMCAMARO10 · 05-04-2015, 05:20 PM

3yrs Ago my wife and I decided to purchase a 2010 Camaro.
Car has been great but starting to get annoyed with the AC system
Not staying cold when we take a drive longer than an hour.
We have taken it to the dealer 3 times already and they dont find
Anything wrong. Im also getting a strange wistle sound at times
From the blower( that I have found 100's if not 1000's of people with the
same issue). Turns out blower is cheaply made and we have to get
The whole dash removed in order to change it.

Im so upset that the AC gets warm after a long drive and its starting to get
Very hot out now. Especially when the blower whistle starts to happen.

Love the car but the quality is starting to get to me

Camaro_Custom_Painted · 05-04-2015, 05:25 PM

I have the same problem, that is; if I have the A/C on high & recycle air is on it will form ice and block the air. The work-around is to not use the recycled air option.

Ruebernard · 05-04-2015, 05:26 PM

The car is 5 years old after all. Things wear out. If you don't want to have it repaired, then by all means, time to get a new vehicle. Oh, BTW, parts wear out on German cars too and you'll spend twice as much to have that Audi repaired.

Vroom_vroom · 05-04-2015, 05:40 PM

our '10 has the same issue. the ac in the '12 kicks ass vs the '10. i dont drive it as much but i will have to try the recirc thing next time.

xc_SS/RS · 05-04-2015, 05:43 PM

Wouldn't it be the compressor that isn't working in this event? Seems like that's the problem and not the blower since it stops blowing cold air.

I've got a 2010 and the AC is just fine as well. Almost too cold sometimes lol

IBMCAMARO10 · 05-04-2015, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Camaro_Custom_Painted

I have the same problem, that is; if I have the A/C on high & recycle air is on it will form ice and block the air. The work-around is to not use the recycled air option.

Yea I turn on the recycle once in a while. I did notice ice forming on one of the pipes closer to the engine wall/engine cabin.

IBMCAMARO10 · 05-04-2015, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Ruebernard

The car is 5 years old after all. Things wear out. If you don't want to have it repaired, then by all means, time to get a new vehicle. Oh, BTW, parts wear out on German cars too and you'll spend twice as much to have that Audi repaired.

Granted they all get something bad but 5yrs and I maintain car better than anything else. I want it repaired but my problem is that the dealership cant find
A single issue. Yea many cars today cost twice as much. I live in NYC
And mechanic charge for labor is intense.

Red2014SS · 05-04-2015, 05:49 PM

Are you really "scared"? You know, years ago, no one had AC and they all made it just fine. Stuff goes wrong with cars all the time. Maybe walking is a better option... with a helmet on, of course.

IBMCAMARO10 · 05-04-2015, 05:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xc_SS/RS

Wouldn't it be the compressor that isn't working in this event? Seems like that's the problem and not the blower since it stops blowing cold air.

I've got a 2010 and the AC is just fine as well. Almost too cold sometimes lol

It can be either. At times when we drive after 45 minutes the air gets warm.
Then other times I hear the bird chirping from blower(by far the most annoying
sound). After a while also we turn the knob to past halfway point and feel the cool air blowing very low.

Ragnar · 05-04-2015, 05:54 PM

OP, is it already getting hot up there?

Dizzy82 · 05-04-2015, 05:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IBMCAMARO10

2yrs Ago my wife and I decided to purchase a 2010 Camaro.
Car has been great but starting to get annoyed with the AC system
Not staying cold when we take a drive longer than an hour.
We have taken it to the dealer 3 times already and they dont find
Anything wrong. Im also getting a strange wistle sound at times
From the blower( that I have found 100's if not 1000's of people with the
same issue). Turns out blower is cheaply made and we have to get
The whole dash removed in order to change it.

Im so upset that the AC gets warm after a long drive and its starting to get
Very hot out now. Especially when the blower whistle starts to happen. Makes me want to drive into an audi dealer for a trade asap.

Love the car but the quality is starting to get to me

The dash doesn't need to be removed. The HVAC motor is located behind the glove box. They remove the glove box and cut out the HVAC fan and replace it with a new one.

IBMCAMARO10 · 05-04-2015, 05:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Red2014SS

Are you really "scared"? You know, years ago, no one had AC and they all made it just fine. Stuff goes wrong with cars all the time. Maybe walking is a better option... with a helmet on, of course.

Not really scared I love car but mostly owned eauropean and japanese cars. This is my first american car. Love the look and feel but when you purchase something you want your dealer to try to figure something out instead of saying nothing is wrong.

IBMCAMARO10 · 05-04-2015, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Dizzy82

The dash doesn't need to be removed. The HVAC motor is located behind the glove box. They remove the glove box and cut out the HVAC fan and replace it with a new one.

Thank you I actually saw a post just now of someone doing this. Dealer told me they would have to life dash thats why I said it.

Camaro_Custom_Painted · 05-04-2015, 05:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xc_SS/RS

Wouldn't it be the compressor that isn't working in this event? Seems like that's the problem and not the blower since it stops blowing cold air.

I've got a 2010 and the AC is just fine as well. Almost too cold sometimes lol

No, the compressor is fine. And it only happened to me on real hot & humid days. I figured out is was ice blocking by turning off the A/C and keeping the fan on high, pushed a lot of moisture out the vents at me, and then all was cleared.

05-04-2015, 05:20 PM	#1
IBMCAMARO10 Drives: 2010 (IBM)Camaro 2LT/RS Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Astoria, NY Posts: 57 View My Garage	Problems with my A/C 3yrs Ago my wife and I decided to purchase a 2010 Camaro. Car has been great but starting to get annoyed with the AC system Not staying cold when we take a drive longer than an hour. We have taken it to the dealer 3 times already and they dont find Anything wrong. Im also getting a strange wistle sound at times From the blower( that I have found 100's if not 1000's of people with the same issue). Turns out blower is cheaply made and we have to get The whole dash removed in order to change it. Im so upset that the AC gets warm after a long drive and its starting to get Very hot out now. Especially when the blower whistle starts to happen. Love the car but the quality is starting to get to me Last edited by IBMCAMARO10; 05-06-2015 at 06:04 AM. Reason: Wanted to clarify some information on date of purchase. & changed title due to some taking it the wrong way. Thank you

05-04-2015, 05:25 PM	#2
Camaro_Custom_Painted Choke on that causality! Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Minnesota Posts: 645	I have the same problem, that is; if I have the A/C on high & recycle air is on it will form ice and block the air. The work-around is to not use the recycled air option. __________________ Edelbrock EForce - Stainless Works Headers - BMR Sways & Arms & Toe Links & Control Arm Bushings & End Links - Rotofab CAI - Assorted Interior, Exterior, Underhood Bling - Red Jewel Stripes & Full Body Clear - Lexani LX15 Wheels - JRE Fuel Rail Upgrade - Kenne Bell BAP - Heartthrob XPipe - Elite Catch Can - Pedders Cradle & Front Arm Bushings - Hotchkis Strut Brace - MSD Wires - Carbotech Brakes - DSS 1000HP Axles & Driveshaft - Mickey Thompson Tires - Halo Harness - AutoMeter A/F, Boost, Fuel Pressure Gauges - Whats Next?

05-04-2015, 05:26 PM	#3
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05-04-2015, 05:40 PM	#4
Vroom_vroom The gritos pollo!!! Drives: Like a idiot Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1,215 View My Garage	our '10 has the same issue. the ac in the '12 kicks ass vs the '10. i dont drive it as much but i will have to try the recirc thing next time. __________________ ______ 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.

05-04-2015, 05:43 PM	#5
xc_SS/RS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: somewhere in MD Posts: 4,883	Wouldn't it be the compressor that isn't working in this event? Seems like that's the problem and not the blower since it stops blowing cold air. I've got a 2010 and the AC is just fine as well. Almost too cold sometimes lol __________________ 2010 2SS/RS Z/28 intake, NW, FAST 102, speed engineering LT's, some exhaust, ATI -10% pulley, GM flex fuel injectors, DSX flex fuel sensor, MGW shifter, HP Tuners, some suspension work, stickers and a little weight loss. 12.63 @113.53

05-04-2015, 05:49 PM	#8
Red2014SS Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Camaro Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Kentucky Posts: 2,421	Are you really "scared"? You know, years ago, no one had AC and they all made it just fine. Stuff goes wrong with cars all the time. Maybe walking is a better option... with a helmet on, of course. __________________ 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

05-04-2015, 05:54 PM	#10
Ragnar Destroyed by flooding Drives: Wife's car Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Louisiana Posts: 4,673	OP, is it already getting hot up there? __________________