Heater Blend Door Hack - Page 10 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

InFiD3ViL · 06-01-2020, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by ariZona28

I actually got temp down to 42* in my 2LS using method I described above.
On a side note it would be nice if somehow somebody could group all of these blend door threads together. Lots of duplicate info. Hard to keep track (if you're interested).

That is awesome. I measured around 44-45º yesterday on mine, which is fine for me. It's starting get into the mid 90's down here in Florida now, so I am so dang happy to have it working.

joekono · 06-01-2020, 11:14 PM

True, it would be nice to have this information about the blend door in one area. I was driving yesterday and it was probably the first time I got a little miffed(I can never get angry,pissed, mad at my C5) as I looked down at that dial set 2-3 clicks to the left of the off/max dot. I have a 2014 so has this issue been fixed on the 15-19s? I can't imagine GM putting out a recall(with all the free labor they would have to give away). Maybe having the motor not step as much, thus putting less pressure on the door. Then again, what do I know, I still a happy Camaro driver

gtaylor318 · 12-14-2020, 11:14 AM

Just got estimate from dealer of $2800 says windshield & dashboard have to come out...to replace my left door

joekono · 12-14-2020, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by gtaylor318

Just got estimate from dealer of $2800 says windshield & dashboard have to come out...to replace my left door

Thanks for the information. Yeah, that's what it seems to be coming in at, around $3000. There are videos on Youtube on how to repair this as well as many forum members who have successfully done this fix. As you can figure, the final bill is mostly labor.

imaSSnake · 12-14-2020, 02:19 PM

Cost me $100 out of pocket with my extended warranty for the blend door repair. Technician sent me pictures of the windshield and dash out.
Total repair was around $1,800.

chevyz1 · 12-14-2020, 03:28 PM

Seems like if someone could adjust the extents of the blend door stepper motor to not go as far that this would keep the door from breaking.

gtaylor318 · 01-17-2021, 08:12 AM

Finally got the motivation to attempt with the hack technique on yesterday. I didn't take seats out just the vent register & the different color plugs.I got heat but Today I will have to put the vent register back it gave me hell yesterday.

camguynj · 01-17-2021, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by imaSSnake

Cost me $100 out of pocket with my extended warranty for the blend door repair. Technician sent me pictures of the windshield and dash out.
Total repair was around $1,800.

How is your dash now that's it's all put together?

Moto-Mojo · 01-17-2021, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by camguynj

How is your dash now that's it's all put together?

I wonder too. Has anyone complained of multiple rattles?

1JEWLDSSRS · 01-17-2021, 12:31 PM

Wow, what a mess!! I sure hope this never happens to my baby!! On the other note, glas it only cost you 100 bucks!! Of course I never use my temp wheel, it always stays on the "cold" side.. lol.

BuddyLee · 01-17-2021, 01:01 PM

Mine works half way. As long as it is not too hot or too cold what does come from the system is enough. On an average 30 degree day the car will get some heat after about 5 minutes. To supplement I turn on the seat heater. I just can't see spending 1.5K to get this fixed. Mine is a 2013 so I suspect the warranty is expired by now.

morepowerjoe · 01-18-2021, 06:43 AM

Yeah I had the dealer fix mine too. It cost me $2300 but that was because I had a large crack in my windshield and they were afraid it was going to come a part when removing it so the windshield cost me $600. They told me the windshield cost so much because of the heads up display. I figured the old blend door lasted eight years and 155k and don't plan on having this car for another eight years or another 155k so I just went ahead with.

camguynj · 01-18-2021, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Smitty CC

The white plastic piece is the part that connects the actuator to the blend door, the door part is exactly the same with it removed. BTW thanks everybody for the information and the videos made up my mind on how to do this if need be. Don't use the system much being a vert but is nice to have working properly.. Also pondering if JB weld would strengthen the door or cause less flex and therefore brittle? I don't have a scanner to set the actuators limits but understand there is a default setting when battery power is removed.

Think JBweld could only help, don’t see how it would make the plastic brille, only more resistant to cracking. Also think that applying a dry PTFE lube to the blend door stub that fits into the actuator would help reduce binding.

George-CZ · 01-18-2021, 04:56 PM

I have read this and the other threads listed in this thread and it seems that the 2010 models do not have an open / closed cycle. The solution could be 2 clicks before the maximum of the blue field.

Finally do 2010 models have any advantage?

12-14-2020, 02:19 PM	#131
imaSSnake 'Maro Drives: 2015 SS 6.2L Auto 2SS Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: US Posts: 867	Cost me $100 out of pocket with my extended warranty for the blend door repair. Technician sent me pictures of the windshield and dash out. Total repair was around $1,800. __________________ 2015 SS 2SS Auto 93 SCT Perf, Kooks LTH & HFC MBRP Axleback Muffler Delete "Z/28" Spoiler and Grille OEM ZL1 wheels 285/305/35R20 BFG G-force Pro Comp 2

12-14-2020, 03:28 PM	#132
chevyz1 Wife named it "Ghost" Drives: 2012 Camaro Summit White 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: NM Posts: 64 View My Garage	Seems like if someone could adjust the extents of the blend door stepper motor to not go as far that this would keep the door from breaking. __________________ 2012 2SS/RS Camaro M6 Summit White

01-17-2021, 12:31 PM	#136
1JEWLDSSRS Drives: 2011 SS-RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 11,435	Wow, what a mess!! I sure hope this never happens to my baby!! On the other note, glas it only cost you 100 bucks!! Of course I never use my temp wheel, it always stays on the "cold" side.. lol. __________________ TSP STAGE 3 CAM,231/246 @112 LSA 614/641 LIFT, CIRCLE D 5C-4200-4500 CONVERTER,LOD INTAKE.CORSA EXHAUST. DSS 1 PC DS. PEGASUS SOLID CRADLE MOUNTS. 486RWHP/475RWTQ.LOTS MORE.

01-18-2021, 06:43 AM	#138
morepowerjoe Drives: 2012 Chevrolet Camaro l99 Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,105	Yeah I had the dealer fix mine too. It cost me $2300 but that was because I had a large crack in my windshield and they were afraid it was going to come a part when removing it so the windshield cost me $600. They told me the windshield cost so much because of the heads up display. I figured the old blend door lasted eight years and 155k and don't plan on having this car for another eight years or another 155k so I just went ahead with. __________________ DSS FX Forged Pistons, Eagle ESP L19 Forged Rods, ARP Head and Main Studs, TSP PRC 260 CNC Ported Heads milled .030, Cometic .040 Head Gaskets, GPI SS3 VVT Camshaft, GM Performance Racing Lifters, CHE Trunnions , Molly Pushrods, Melling 10355HV Oil Pump, Cold Air Inductions CAI, Fast LSXR Intake Manifold, Nick Williams 103 TB, TSP 1 7/8" Longtubes with 3" TSP Exhaust, ZL1 Fuel Pump, Mishimoto Radiator, Mishimoto Oil Cooler, Tru Cool 40k Tranny Cooler, 3600 Circle D Converter, Fluid Dynamics Balancer Build Thread https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=609817

06-01-2020, 11:14 PM	#128
joekono Drives: Camaro Convertible 2014 1LT Join Date: May 2019 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,013 View My Garage	True, it would be nice to have this information about the blend door in one area. I was driving yesterday and it was probably the first time I got a little miffed(I can never get angry,pissed, mad at my C5) as I looked down at that dial set 2-3 clicks to the left of the off/max dot. I have a 2014 so has this issue been fixed on the 15-19s? I can't imagine GM putting out a recall(with all the free labor they would have to give away). Maybe having the motor not step as much, thus putting less pressure on the door. Then again, what do I know, I still a happy Camaro driver

12-14-2020, 11:14 AM	#129
gtaylor318 Drives: 2013 Lt 2 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Ruston, LA Posts: 53	Just got estimate from dealer of $2800 says windshield & dashboard have to come out...to replace my left door

01-17-2021, 08:12 AM	#133
gtaylor318 Drives: 2013 Lt 2 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Ruston, LA Posts: 53	Finally got the motivation to attempt with the hack technique on yesterday. I didn't take seats out just the vent register & the different color plugs.I got heat but Today I will have to put the vent register back it gave me hell yesterday.

01-17-2021, 01:01 PM	#137
BuddyLee Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 802	Mine works half way. As long as it is not too hot or too cold what does come from the system is enough. On an average 30 degree day the car will get some heat after about 5 minutes. To supplement I turn on the seat heater. I just can't see spending 1.5K to get this fixed. Mine is a 2013 so I suspect the warranty is expired by now.

01-18-2021, 04:56 PM	#140
George-CZ Drives: 2010 2SS LS3 and 1978 STROKER 383 Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Czech Republic Posts: 1,592	I have read this and the other threads listed in this thread and it seems that the 2010 models do not have an open / closed cycle. The solution could be 2 clicks before the maximum of the blue field. Finally do 2010 models have any advantage?