THANK YOU. you just confirmed my problem. I have hot air on one side and cold on the other. I thought I had low refrigerant or something. The last thing I need to diagnose is the heated seats. I'm sure something is just unplugged. but thank you again, saved me a lot of time of trying other things.
Just replaced the blended door. I used a soldering iron to cut the plastic and make a clean cut. I sealed it with a small bead of black silicone once installed turned out perfect
I just want everyone to know that there is another fix for this. You can install a simple open and close valve in the hose that runs to your heater core. Turn it closed, and you will have no water running to the heater core so you can run your AC as normal in the warmer months, turn it to open when you need heat. It's been working for us for about 5 years on a 2010 SS. It's as easy as cutting the hose slip in the valve and 2 hose clamps and you're done.
It's a few plug connections under the dash ,its in the way of you removing the under dash air duct...to get access to the HVAC box..I just unplugged them,removed the plastic duct,then was able to get to the hvac box to cut out the blend door
Amigo una pregunta disculpa no se escribir mucho ingles pero gracias por tu video pregunta crees que mi carro camaro 2011 lt sea el mismo problema delo del video me abienta aire caliente por la rejilla izquierda y la otra elado rejas de en medio gracias por tu video
A newly question. I just found out my 2014 needs a blender for now. So could you access the door from the other side just as easily without going through all the hasslexwith the connectors and duct etc?
just got done cutting and removing the two screws but having problems removing the opposite side of the cut. is the cutout piece glued on between the two screws or something
Thats what i thought at first..but once u cut around the two screws,theres nothing holding it in..it will come out with a little finess.thats why i showed what the piece looks like once out
How did u reset the actuator? Because when you put the blend door back you need to make sure that the actuator its on the right position for it not to break again, so my ?its how did u reset the actuator, or how did you did it to put it back. Making sure its on the right position?
Damian Can i believe i read on one of the main videos (the guy who did the original video) is to reset the actuator you set the temp all the way to heat. Makes sense right the blend door rests at the bottoImm and as you want AC the actuator it blocks the heater core and allows ac through. 99% certain. And to the guy that made this video thank you ive waited over a year because no one ever showed the cuts.
I appreciate the video man I'm doing this now on a 14 I ready to make my cuts but do you have any still photos of the cuts so I can judge a little better..?
Since i dont know how to post pics..ill just walk u through it.its very simple.to make things easier for me and more room,i removed the heat/cool plastic conduit from under tje dash i had to disconnect some color coded connectors and pulled the conduit wjich is secured by one sheet metal screw..remove the actuator,i think its 2 6mm bolts i think.get ur dremel and put a cutting bit in it.u want to start from the top as close to the bolt that holds the hvac box,make the cut in front of the bolt..that would be to the left of tje bolt..be very carful as ur heater core is behind the box so its important you cut as close to the bolt..you're going to cut down through the stud that holds the actuator in place(plastic stud).u dont need it,..then bring the cut down to a second screw mount thats just there,u want to cut just over it and follow the contours towards the bottom of the box,u'll see a natural contour line keep the cut about a half inch from the molded out contour of the box ..bring the cut towards the second screw,this cut should be horizontal as you begin to near the second screw,you want to start cutting up and behind tjat second screw all the way to the top and behind..(very important,once u make tje cut you will need those tabs to screw the piece u cut out back in place)if you cut the tabs out,you are screwed...as there will be nothing to anchor the section you just cut out..the piece you cut wont just fall out,you have to tug at it a bit.once out.reach inside the box pull out the broken blendoor..there's a white coupler on the actuator, take it off and insert it into the new blendor .it will hold the door in place as you put tje cut plastic section and secure it with the two 6mm bolts,u will see what i mean when u get to that part..the other thing before you install the blendoor,u have to figure the angle position of the door reletive to hot and cold position..i plugged my actuator in without bolting it to the box to observe which is hot and cold by turning the temp dial from hot to cold..i forgot which position is hot/cold when installing but u can figure it out..it has to be right position or it will break again..when u get it right..use black ATV silicone from any autoparts store..
@@fredflintstone8659 I appreciate all the info man I'm to the point where my cuts ate done but im having a hard time pulling the cut piece out. Is the top glued or is there any part up there I need to cut..?
When to another mechanic charged me $1200 compared to the $1700 the dealership wanted. The dealership is a rip off. The parts were only $80 for the door and $200 for the the r/i of the windshield the rest was labor costs. Smh . 2012 camaro ss convertible
Dealer quoted me $1,700 also..didnt have it for that..took matters into my own hands,worked out great .the blendoor was $23.00 and the silicone sealer was $6.00 doing it myself and saving all that money....priceless
Yes the actuator is in place with two 10mm screws..disconnect from harness..if ur blendoor isnt broke and you pull the actuator off,make sure the coupler stays in the box on the blendoor.if not,the blendoor will fall in to the box and u will have to do the whole cuting procedure to get it out..
You have 2k to spend at the shop?..and the cut isn't visible unless you are under the driver's side dash specifically looking for it..its butchered but a great alternative...its not for everyone..glad i did it.
@@fredflintstone8659 I thought I was going to have the same issue, but it turns out that I need a new thermostat $295.58 which isn't as bad. Hopefully never have to that but I'm cruising up at 109,000 miles and so far a water pump was caught before it got worse and now thermostat and sensor nothing major
THANK YOU. you just confirmed my problem. I have hot air on one side and cold on the other. I thought I had low refrigerant or something. The last thing I need to diagnose is the heated seats. I'm sure something is just unplugged. but thank you again, saved me a lot of time of trying other things.
Why isn’t there a class action lawsuit about this?? There should be a recall on these vehicles
Lets try to start a class action lawsuit against GM Chevrolet division.
Just replaced the blended door. I used a soldering iron to cut the plastic and make a clean cut. I sealed it with a small bead of black silicone once installed turned out perfect
Silicon does work best at sealing the cut
I just want everyone to know that there is another fix for this. You can install a simple open and close valve in the hose that runs to your heater core. Turn it closed, and you will have no water running to the heater core so you can run your AC as normal in the warmer months, turn it to open when you need heat. It's been working for us for about 5 years on a 2010 SS.
It's as easy as cutting the hose slip in the valve and 2 hose clamps and you're done.
Thank you so much for investing your time to show us!
Yw
It's a few plug connections under the dash ,its in the way of you removing the under dash air duct...to get access to the HVAC box..I just unplugged them,removed the plastic duct,then was able to get to the hvac box to cut out the blend door
THANK YOU FOR BEING SO DETAILED!!!!
Best video of this great details thanks im going to attempt to do it tomorrow
Amigo una pregunta disculpa no se escribir mucho ingles pero gracias por tu video pregunta crees que mi carro camaro 2011 lt sea el mismo problema delo del video me abienta aire caliente por la rejilla izquierda y la otra elado rejas de en medio gracias por tu video
Si!
This was very useful, thanks
A newly question. I just found out my 2014 needs a blender for now. So could you access the door from the other side just as easily without going through all the hasslexwith the connectors and duct etc?
Do you need to unplug the battery to do this job ?
Thank you. Quite helpful!
Yw
just got done cutting and removing the two screws but having problems removing the opposite side of the cut. is the cutout piece glued on between the two screws or something
Thats what i thought at first..but once u cut around the two screws,theres nothing holding it in..it will come out with a little finess.thats why i showed what the piece looks like once out
this is crazy. I have the same problem.
You can only get the blend door from the dealership
Got mine at Rock Auto
Not True! Plenty places have them! Even auto parts stores!
When you say you have to unplug the harness to get it down, what harness? I'm struggling with this part right now
Wow.... Just wow
thank you
How did u reset the actuator? Because when you put the blend door back you need to make sure that the actuator its on the right position for it not to break again, so my ?its how did u reset the actuator, or how did you did it to put it back. Making sure its on the right position?
Damian Can i believe i read on one of the main videos (the guy who did the original video) is to reset the actuator you set the temp all the way to heat. Makes sense right the blend door rests at the bottoImm and as you want AC the actuator it blocks the heater core and allows ac through. 99% certain. And to the guy that made this video thank you ive waited over a year because no one ever showed the cuts.
@@Vic-te8xf thanks i already fix it, i had to put the ac in the middle between cold n hot so the blend door could rest on the bottom...
Damian Can good to know so its in the middle and not at the hot. Im thinking about doing it from the passenger side. What cement did you use?
@@Vic-te8xf i havent put cement on it
So put it in the middle and turn on the car and it resets itself? Where do i buy the blend door ?
I appreciate the video man I'm doing this now on a 14 I ready to make my cuts but do you have any still photos of the cuts so I can judge a little better..?
I dont have any still photos but i can take one for you..not sure how to post it to you..u have email here?
Since i dont know how to post pics..ill just walk u through it.its very simple.to make things easier for me and more room,i removed the heat/cool plastic conduit from under tje dash i had to disconnect some color coded connectors and pulled the conduit wjich is secured by one sheet metal screw..remove the actuator,i think its 2 6mm bolts i think.get ur dremel and put a cutting bit in it.u want to start from the top as close to the bolt that holds the hvac box,make the cut in front of the bolt..that would be to the left of tje bolt..be very carful as ur heater core is behind the box so its important you cut as close to the bolt..you're going to cut down through the stud that holds the actuator in place(plastic stud).u dont need it,..then bring the cut down to a second screw mount thats just there,u want to cut just over it and follow the contours towards the bottom of the box,u'll see a natural contour line keep the cut about a half inch from the molded out contour of the box ..bring the cut towards the second screw,this cut should be horizontal as you begin to near the second screw,you want to start cutting up and behind tjat second screw all the way to the top and behind..(very important,once u make tje cut you will need those tabs to screw the piece u cut out back in place)if you cut the tabs out,you are screwed...as there will be nothing to anchor the section you just cut out..the piece you cut wont just fall out,you have to tug at it a bit.once out.reach inside the box pull out the broken blendoor..there's a white coupler on the actuator, take it off and insert it into the new blendor .it will hold the door in place as you put tje cut plastic section and secure it with the two 6mm bolts,u will see what i mean when u get to that part..the other thing before you install the blendoor,u have to figure the angle position of the door reletive to hot and cold position..i plugged my actuator in without bolting it to the box to observe which is hot and cold by turning the temp dial from hot to cold..i forgot which position is hot/cold when installing but u can figure it out..it has to be right position or it will break again..when u get it right..use black ATV silicone from any autoparts store..
@@fredflintstone8659 I appreciate all the info man I'm to the point where my cuts ate done but im having a hard time pulling the cut piece out. Is the top glued or is there any part up there I need to cut..?
Just tug at it..its not glued in,its just wedged in there prettt good..itll come out
@@fredflintstone8659 I appreciate all ya help man..! I'm using Flex seal to glue mine
When to another mechanic charged me $1200 compared to the $1700 the dealership wanted. The dealership is a rip off. The parts were only $80 for the door and $200 for the the r/i of the windshield the rest was labor costs. Smh . 2012 camaro ss convertible
Dealer quoted me $1,700 also..didnt have it for that..took matters into my own hands,worked out great .the blendoor was $23.00 and the silicone sealer was $6.00 doing it myself and saving all that money....priceless
The 2015 camaro is the same right? Anyone know if the blend door might be the reason why it makes a hissing noise when i turn on the a/c ?
What tools did y’all use to cut?????
Dremel with cutting bit
Can the actuator be changed without cutting?
The Actuator yes, but the blend door cant, either cut or remove dash board and windshild
Yes the actuator is in place with two 10mm screws..disconnect from harness..if ur blendoor isnt broke and you pull the actuator off,make sure the coupler stays in the box on the blendoor.if not,the blendoor will fall in to the box and u will have to do the whole cuting procedure to get it out..
I need help or someone that can do it for me. My heat and air don't work.
Where did you get the door from
From the dealer..its about 20.00
Hi, Can anybody tell me where to get the new blend door? Thanks
Dealership
RockAuto, CARiD, I think even Amazon. $10-15 or so.
Wow! Some butchered job!
You have 2k to spend at the shop?..and the cut isn't visible unless you are under the driver's side dash specifically looking for it..its butchered but a great alternative...its not for everyone..glad i did it.
@@fredflintstone8659 I thought I was going to have the same issue, but it turns out that I need a new thermostat $295.58 which isn't as bad. Hopefully never have to that but I'm cruising up at 109,000 miles and so far a water pump was caught before it got worse and now thermostat and sensor nothing major
Its not for everyone and its not pretty.no one sees the finished work..but if you have 1,700 to 2,000 to spare..then by all means do it.