Auto Climate Control [Archive] - SmokinVette.com Forums

: Auto Climate Control


HOTRODTEE
12-28-2007, 08:49 PM
Hey Out There!
Anybody Know How To "tune" An Air Condition/heater Head? It Is A Dual /auto Control; The Drivers Side Works On All Modes But The Passenger Side Only Blows Out Cold (and I Do Mean Cold) Air. Any Suggestions Would Be Appreciated. thanks............................

tstar
12-28-2007, 10:56 PM
Your Passenger actuator quite working. If you are lucky a power cycle will bring it back, if not it needs repaired/replaced. Try pulling the system's fuse or the negative battery cable for 5 minutes and re-connect. This power cycles the actuators and forces them to run thru thier full range of motion, often freeing up a stuck one.

If this doesn't work, email me at tstarsvette@yahoo.com and I'll send docs on how to fix t yourself. :cheers:

HOTRODTEE
12-28-2007, 11:26 PM
Thanks Tim! It's Too Late Tonight To Try Your Info But Will Do It A.m. And Let You Know.

HOTRODTEE
12-30-2007, 10:00 PM
Can't Find A Actuator, Not Even At Any Of The Sponsors Sites, For My Corette. Any Suggestions ?

tstar
12-30-2007, 11:23 PM
I use two sources, starting with Gene's Kar Shop, a Corvette salvage yard and en excellent guy;

http://www.geneskarshop.com/html/others01.htm

For new parts I like this site sponsored by yet another Gene;

http://www.gmpartshouse.com/

If you still can't get one from them, which I doubt, order one from your local dealership.

Bluvette
12-31-2007, 05:56 AM
You can also contact Vette 2 Vette another salvage yard. Tell Jason, John from PHP sent you. 1-815-673-6200.

cheftl5330
12-31-2007, 08:06 AM
I had a simular problem but with other issues also. I purchased a new-rebuilt one on ebay and had to send my broken back to the rebuilder. Cost was $96.00. All is perfect with all cooling and heating. Also a very easy to install, need to remove the console, and the face plate just plugs into the same place as the old one. Saved myself a few hundred bucks. T

tstar
12-31-2007, 11:28 AM
I think you're talking about the HVAC Head unit, his problem is the passenger side actuator that mixes the hot and cold air, it's a real bugger to get at so I always recommend replacing it with a new one. On the Driver's side you can sometimes re-index the main drive gear to bring it back and it isn't too bad to get too in case that doesn't work and you have to R&R it.... :cheers:

HOTRODTEE
12-31-2007, 01:02 PM
I think you're talking about the HVAC Head unit, his problem is the passenger side actuator that mixes the hot and cold air, it's a real bugger to get at so I always recommend replacing it with a new one. On the Driver's side you can sometimes re-index the main drive gear to bring it back and it isn't too bad to get too in case that doesn't work and you have to R&R it.... :cheers:
HI TIM,
HATE TO KEEP BUGGING U BUT..I TURNED THE CAR COMPUTER ON TO DIAGNOSE ANY PROBLEM (S) AND IT RAN FOR HOURS UNTIL IT RAN MY BATTERY DOWN. I TURNED MY KEY ON TODAY IT INDICATES THAT THE COMPUTER IS STILL RUNNING. ANY ANSWERS ON HOW TO SHUT THE COMPUTER DOWN? TURNING THE KEY OFF DIDN'T DO IT! GOING TO GENEKARPARTS NOW FOR THE ACTIVATOR

HOTRODTEE
12-31-2007, 01:03 PM
You can also contact Vette 2 Vette another salvage yard. Tell Jason, John from PHP sent you. 1-815-673-6200.
DOES VETTE 2 ETTE HAVE A WEB SITE?

Bluvette
12-31-2007, 02:46 PM
Vette2vette.com

tstar
01-02-2008, 01:24 AM
HI TIM,
HATE TO KEEP BUGGING U BUT..I TURNED THE CAR COMPUTER ON TO DIAGNOSE ANY PROBLEM (S) AND IT RAN FOR HOURS UNTIL IT RAN MY BATTERY DOWN. I TURNED MY KEY ON TODAY IT INDICATES THAT THE COMPUTER IS STILL RUNNING. ANY ANSWERS ON HOW TO SHUT THE COMPUTER DOWN? TURNING THE KEY OFF DIDN'T DO IT! GOING TO GENEKARPARTS NOW FOR THE ACTIVATOR

I'm kinda confused on what you mean by the computer, there are several. The car will stay "awake" for like 45 minutes before going to "sleep" mode as long as nothing is touched.