Is it normal for 5th gens to always have their fan blower on? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

steaksauce28 · 09-16-2022, 08:34 PM

I recently bought my first 5th Gen and have noticed something I think is quite odd. I can’t fully shutoff the blower for the air. There is always a light on whether it’s AC, Heat, defrost etc… Can I not completely shut off the system? Picture below of the light constantly being on. Granted it’s not always that light but at least one of the buttons has to be selected.

Rereading my question seems confusing so let me know if I’m not making sense. Also let me apologize in advance if I managed to post this in the wrong forum. Wasn’t sure where to put it.

https://imgur.com/a/3SV5pRQ

Danial · 09-16-2022, 11:58 PM

I get what you're saying. Is there any air actually moving unless you push on of the options on the right controller?

0stones0 · 09-17-2022, 02:51 AM

It is normal for at least one of the lights to be on with the left controller. There will be a slight amount of air exiting the vent but, if the selector for the fan is all the way to the left, the fan is off.

CamaroCracka · 09-17-2022, 08:40 AM

GM vehicles have been that way for decades.

NOT A 45 · 09-17-2022, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by steaksauce28

I recently bought my first 5th Gen and have noticed something I think is quite odd. I can’t fully shutoff the blower for the air. There is always a light on whether it’s AC, Heat, defrost etc… Can I not completely shut off the system? Picture below of the light constantly being on. Granted it’s not always that light but at least one of the buttons has to be selected.

Rereading my question seems confusing so let me know if I’m not making sense. Also let me apologize in advance if I managed to post this in the wrong forum. Wasn’t sure where to put it.

https://imgur.com/a/3SV5pRQ

Hit the recirculation button and all airflow will stop

0stones0 · 09-17-2022, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by NOT A 45

Hit the recirculation button and all airflow will stop

Did not know that. Thanks for the FYI.

Rock-It Man · 09-17-2022, 08:24 PM

The buttons select which route the air takes.

The dial selects the fan speed. Zero is a fan speed option. However, air will always be coming through the vents when the car is moving.

Aqua Blue RS/SS · 09-17-2022, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by NOT A 45

Hit the recirculation button and all airflow will stop

THIS!!! Air will not flow thru the vents with the recirc set to inside air, while the fan speed is set to off.I’ve been doing it my whole driving life.

09-16-2022, 08:34 PM	#1
steaksauce28 Drives: 2011 Camaro LS Join Date: Sep 2022 Location: Pulaski, NY Posts: 31	Is it normal for 5th gens to always have their fan blower on? I recently bought my first 5th Gen and have noticed something I think is quite odd. I can’t fully shutoff the blower for the air. There is always a light on whether it’s AC, Heat, defrost etc… Can I not completely shut off the system? Picture below of the light constantly being on. Granted it’s not always that light but at least one of the buttons has to be selected. Rereading my question seems confusing so let me know if I’m not making sense. Also let me apologize in advance if I managed to post this in the wrong forum. Wasn’t sure where to put it. https://imgur.com/a/3SV5pRQ

09-17-2022, 02:51 AM	#3
0stones0 It don’t come easy. Drives: 2010 2SS RS M6 Join Date: May 2014 Location: WI Posts: 2,204 View My Garage	It is normal for at least one of the lights to be on with the left controller. There will be a slight amount of air exiting the vent but, if the selector for the fan is all the way to the left, the fan is off. __________________

09-17-2022, 08:40 AM	#4
CamaroCracka Drives: 2010 Turbo LS3 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Palm Bay, FL Posts: 2,734	GM vehicles have been that way for decades. __________________ 2010 SS - On3 kit with downpipe cutout, CTR 78/80, CompCam 239/251 620/632 122+4, E85, Z28 suspension and ZL1 diff with Outlaw axles. Gen6 ZL1/1LE brakes. 2011 Vert - 416/w 230/236 .612/.602 115lsa, 1LE suspension w/32mm rear bar. Z28 diff. ZL1 brakes.

09-16-2022, 11:58 PM	#2
Danial Drives: 2013 SS/RS, 2015 Camaro SS/RS Vert Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Southern Nevada Posts: 2,128 View My Garage	I get what you're saying. Is there any air actually moving unless you push on of the options on the right controller?

09-17-2022, 08:24 PM	#7
Rock-It Man 376 cubic inches of fun Drives: 2023 Camaro ZL1 A10 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: MA Posts: 4,031 View My Garage	The buttons select which route the air takes. The dial selects the fan speed. Zero is a fan speed option. However, air will always be coming through the vents when the car is moving.