A/C Fix vid
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No it also happened twice to my Monte Carlo. I know this tread is a little old but this video helped me out. I was able to order the part for about 30$ and fixed the 1st one on the passenger side. The 3rd and final one in the video is the one I am currently trying to fix. I am having a hard time getting to it. Right now I have most of my dash off and still my arm is too big to get back there.
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I tried putting the same item# part from the video on but the direction of the while square piece that moves the vent starts and moves on a different angle. I found on rackauto.com they have 2 different parts that looks the same and the other it says controls the a/c blend door. I think that is what I need so I will order that part.
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Just ordered this one...
Part Number Part Type Price EA Core EA Quantity Total
2006 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO LS 3.5L 3490cc 213cid V6 FI (N) OHV
DORMAN 604108 (604-108) Heater Blend Door Actuator $ 23.79 $ 0.00 1 $ 23.79
Shipping Priority Mail $ 5.61
Order Total $ 29.40
Part Number Part Type Price EA Core EA Quantity Total
2006 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO LS 3.5L 3490cc 213cid V6 FI (N) OHV
DORMAN 604108 (604-108) Heater Blend Door Actuator $ 23.79 $ 0.00 1 $ 23.79
Shipping Priority Mail $ 5.61
Order Total $ 29.40
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From: Georgia
ImpSS07 - I noticed in your video that you had the A/C on (set using inside air-max, not outside air) blowing through the front vents, then you turned it off by turning the fan off but when you turned the fan back on, it switched back to max inside air. When I switch mine off using the fan, I have to push the inside air button to get it switched back on, thats weird. Mine will not switch back automatic.
Another thing I found out was that when I switch mine to the first position that blows on you feet, my compressor comes on, I don't think it should until it reaches the first defroster position. Does your compressor come on when turned to the first foot vent position?
Thanks
Another thing I found out was that when I switch mine to the first position that blows on you feet, my compressor comes on, I don't think it should until it reaches the first defroster position. Does your compressor come on when turned to the first foot vent position?
Thanks
ImpSS07 - I noticed in your video that you had the A/C on (set using inside air-max, not outside air) blowing through the front vents, then you turned it off by turning the fan off but when you turned the fan back on, it switched back to max inside air. When I switch mine off using the fan, I have to push the inside air button to get it switched back on, thats weird. Mine will not switch back automatic.
Another thing I found out was that when I switch mine to the first position that blows on you feet, my compressor comes on, I don't think it should until it reaches the first defroster position. Does your compressor come on when turned to the first foot vent position?
Thanks
Another thing I found out was that when I switch mine to the first position that blows on you feet, my compressor comes on, I don't think it should until it reaches the first defroster position. Does your compressor come on when turned to the first foot vent position?
Thanks
I want to say YES that my compressor comes on when I move the position, but Im not 100%. I'll have to mess with it next time I'm in the car. Lately when i do drive the A/C is off and the windows are down!!
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From: Kansas City MO
It happened to my Monte about a month after I purchased the car. The dealership worked with my after I went irate on the sales manager, finance manager, and owner of the dealership. They wanted $600 bucks to fix it and I just purchased the car. Still had the original 30 day warranty on it (it started to happen about 35 days after). They ended up meeting me half way and I knew then that that was as far as I was going to get them.
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From: Georgia
Last time I was at a dealership, they told me they charged $100 an hour on labor, this has been within the last month. The part is less than 50 bucks. This means they charged 2-1/2 hours labor. That was your discount, had you been charged $600, that would have worked out to 5-1/2 hours labor. If it takes them that long to change that actuator then they need to find some new mechanics. If it doesn't take that long, then they are not charging you the hourly rate, they are just bending you over. This is a prime example of why I never take my car to the dealer. Rip-off city.
They charge $600 for the drivers side because I think they pull the entire dash out, not just pieces like I did in my video. Plus its usually a MINIMUM of an hour just for a "diagnostic" even if you tell them what the problem is and where its at!
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Just ordered this one...
Part Number Part Type Price EA Core EA Quantity Total
2006 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO LS 3.5L 3490cc 213cid V6 FI (N) OHV
DORMAN 604108 (604-108) Heater Blend Door Actuator $ 23.79 $ 0.00 1 $ 23.79
Shipping Priority Mail $ 5.61
Order Total $ 29.40
Part Number Part Type Price EA Core EA Quantity Total
2006 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO LS 3.5L 3490cc 213cid V6 FI (N) OHV
DORMAN 604108 (604-108) Heater Blend Door Actuator $ 23.79 $ 0.00 1 $ 23.79
Shipping Priority Mail $ 5.61
Order Total $ 29.40
It seems that the only difference in the part is the angle that is turns on. It was really hard getting to the screws to take the part out and taking apart the dash did not help. The way I did it was taking out the glove box, the bottom piece where the light bulb is under the glove box, and the small piece to the right of the glove box at the end of the dash which is hidden when the door is closed. Total repair time way about an hour.
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I haven't been to this site in a while but I am glad I returned to it. My 2007 Monte SS started doing the same clicking noise about 3 months ago. I had it checked out by Midas who told me it was a 10HR job (at $100HR) to replace the passenger side climate control actuator!!! That seemed fishy so I called up a Chevy dealer buddy of mine (just is only 1000 miles away from me tho) and he told me it was a 2hr job per the book.
Regardless, I decided to live with the clicking as it stops shortly after I start the car and since I live in Phoenix I don't need the heater (the passenger side will not blow warm air) and decided to live with it. Now the clicking is constant, and my first reaction was just to disable the actuator but now I see no reason not to replace it myself now. Thanks for posting the advice guys!
Regardless, I decided to live with the clicking as it stops shortly after I start the car and since I live in Phoenix I don't need the heater (the passenger side will not blow warm air) and decided to live with it. Now the clicking is constant, and my first reaction was just to disable the actuator but now I see no reason not to replace it myself now. Thanks for posting the advice guys!
Which Brand is better Pretty sure I have 2 of the 4 bad but i am going to order 4 of em just in case I have more or eventually need a spare. Anyone have a recommendation as to which is better....AC Delco or Dorman?? I can get the AC Delco for $21.79 each or Dorman for $22.79 each, from Rockauto.com.
