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DangerZL1 · 04-19-2012, 10:32 PM

This is my first 5th gen Camaro and I normally leave the vent on while driving. I've noticed that even set on cold, that fairly warm air comes through. It was 69 degrees this evening and warm air was still coming out. Is this normal? No other car Ive owned has done this. I'm wondering if it has something to do with heat from the supercharger.

Drake Heminger · 04-19-2012, 10:42 PM

Same here man

*radz28* · 04-19-2012, 11:14 PM

That air goes through the heater core/ evaporator box, doesn't it, so since I believe I heard it's easier to heat air than cool it, I believe the heat is more dominant temperature. I don't understand what thd supercharger has anything to do with it... It's on it's own dedicated cooling circuit which I doubt goes anywhere near the climate control box. I don't havd a diagram, but I can see them interlacing ghe two systems when thry want the coolest, densist aid for the motor.

JMO

kbar4782 · 04-20-2012, 03:52 AM

Mine does the same thing. Also, when you are choosing a differen mode on the traction control. Where is this displayed? I can't seem to see it anywhere

pierre777 · 04-20-2012, 04:15 AM

press the recycle air button and you'll be fine.

mechanic1 · 04-20-2012, 06:17 AM

I noticed that one zl1 owner said this car produces a lot of heat...........basically heated up his garage when he was done driving

xx_ED_xx · 04-20-2012, 06:57 AM

all cars do this...

KLR ZL1 · 04-20-2012, 08:05 AM

Supercharged engines create more heat that's why they had to put the extractors in the hood. You can see the heat coming out them if look closely.

skuttduck · 04-20-2012, 08:07 AM

My 2010 V6 does the same thing.

Swacer · 04-20-2012, 08:09 AM

My SS will even raise the temperature of the garage substantially after its shut off after a trip.

Additionally, yes, with the HVAC on "cold" the air coming from the vent is always warm.

And no, its not normal. Every other car I've ever had has no problem with producing cool ambient air. But oh well, if thats the biggest problem with the car, I'll consider myself lucky and be happy lol

Rizzo · 04-20-2012, 09:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DangerouSS

I've noticed that even set on cold, that fairly warm air comes through.

This is normal. Set the AC to use the "recycle" air setting and this will stop.

45thAnniversary2SS · 04-20-2012, 09:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kbar4782

Mine does the same thing. Also, when you are choosing a differen mode on the traction control. Where is this displayed? I can't seem to see it anywhere

Right side of dash display.

DangerZL1 · 04-20-2012, 09:45 AM

Thanks everyone. I figured it was normal for this car and maybe increased due to the extra heat from the supercharger. I normally use outside air, but will switch it to recycle and see if that helps a bit.

Russell James · 04-20-2012, 09:53 AM

A lot of it is just from the sun heating up the dash and everything under it. The interior of a car gets very hot out in the sun. Plus the heater core in there. Most cars I've owned the vent air is a bit warmer than ambient, including my SS.

Clicking the recirc on will kick on the A/C. If you do that regularly just make sure to go to straight vent and highish fan for the last minute or so of running. This will help dry out the evap core and prevent mold/funky smells. Shutting a car off with the A/C still on can leave it wet back there.

04-19-2012, 10:32 PM	#1
DangerZL1 Drives: 2023 Black ZL1 Auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: FEMA Region 4 Posts: 2,935	Warm air out of vents This is my first 5th gen Camaro and I normally leave the vent on while driving. I've noticed that even set on cold, that fairly warm air comes through. It was 69 degrees this evening and warm air was still coming out. Is this normal? No other car Ive owned has done this. I'm wondering if it has something to do with heat from the supercharger.

04-19-2012, 10:42 PM	#2
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04-19-2012, 11:14 PM	#3
radz28 Petro-sexual Drives: Ultra-Grin Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Crazy Coast Posts: 15,201 View My Garage	That air goes through the heater core/ evaporator box, doesn't it, so since I believe I heard it's easier to heat air than cool it, I believe the heat is more dominant temperature. I don't understand what thd supercharger has anything to do with it... It's on it's own dedicated cooling circuit which I doubt goes anywhere near the climate control box. I don't havd a diagram, but I can see them interlacing ghe two systems when thry want the coolest, densist aid for the motor. JMO __________________ '20 ZL1 Black "Fury" A10, PDR, Exposed CF Extractor Magnuson Magnum DI TVS2650R // RFBG // Soler 103 // TooHighPSI Port Injection // THPSI Billet Lid // FF // Katech Drop-In // PLM Heat Exchanger // ZLE Cradle bushings // BMR Chassis-Suspension Stuff // aFe Bars // Diode Dynamics LEDs // ACS Composites Guards // CF Dash // Aeroforce // tint // other stuffs

04-20-2012, 04:15 AM	#5
pierre777 HT5 COTW 9/3/2012 Drives: Cyber Bullet Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: lebanon Posts: 4,555 View My Garage	press the recycle air button and you'll be fine. __________________

04-20-2012, 06:57 AM	#7
xx_ED_xx Drives: 04 Silverado Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Floriduh! Posts: 1,113	all cars do this... __________________

04-20-2012, 03:52 AM	#4
kbar4782 Drives: 2012 ZL1, 00016 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Whitesville, NY Posts: 265	Mine does the same thing. Also, when you are choosing a differen mode on the traction control. Where is this displayed? I can't seem to see it anywhere

04-20-2012, 06:17 AM	#6
mechanic1 Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: oshawa Posts: 254	I noticed that one zl1 owner said this car produces a lot of heat...........basically heated up his garage when he was done driving

04-20-2012, 08:05 AM	#8
KLR ZL1 H-Town Camaro Club Member Drives: 17 Hyper Blue Metallic KLR-ZL1 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pearland Tx. Posts: 2,035 View My Garage	Supercharged engines create more heat that's why they had to put the extractors in the hood. You can see the heat coming out them if look closely. __________________

04-20-2012, 08:07 AM	#9
skuttduck Drives: 2010 RJT 2LT Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: East Lansing, MI Posts: 2,530	My 2010 V6 does the same thing. __________________ Check out my Camaro http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=84133

04-20-2012, 08:09 AM	#10
Swacer Drives: 2018 GT350 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: PA Posts: 2,719	My SS will even raise the temperature of the garage substantially after its shut off after a trip. Additionally, yes, with the HVAC on "cold" the air coming from the vent is always warm. And no, its not normal. Every other car I've ever had has no problem with producing cool ambient air. But oh well, if thats the biggest problem with the car, I'll consider myself lucky and be happy lol __________________ Off to the Dark Side

04-20-2012, 09:45 AM	#13
DangerZL1 Drives: 2023 Black ZL1 Auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: FEMA Region 4 Posts: 2,935	Thanks everyone. I figured it was normal for this car and maybe increased due to the extra heat from the supercharger. I normally use outside air, but will switch it to recycle and see if that helps a bit.

04-20-2012, 09:53 AM	#14
Russell James Drives: '15 SS 1LE, '69 Z28 drag car Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Mich Posts: 4,482	A lot of it is just from the sun heating up the dash and everything under it. The interior of a car gets very hot out in the sun. Plus the heater core in there. Most cars I've owned the vent air is a bit warmer than ambient, including my SS. Clicking the recirc on will kick on the A/C. If you do that regularly just make sure to go to straight vent and highish fan for the last minute or so of running. This will help dry out the evap core and prevent mold/funky smells. Shutting a car off with the A/C still on can leave it wet back there.