LT1-LT4 Modifications 1993-97 Gen II Small Block V8

Little Help? A/C Q's

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jun 3, 2011 | 08:50 AM
  #1  
sequel11's Avatar
Thread Starter
Teching In
 
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 1
Likes: 0
From: Louisville, KY
Default Little Help? A/C Q's

Does anybody have some ideas on what could be causing my dash vents to no longer supply air (aka BLOW) when running the a/c? I can switch to defroster and lower supplies, but the dash vents will not engage. I have a 95 Z28.

thanks!

Oh, I'm new to the website. I own (never drive, unfortunately) a pretty nice red '95 S/C LT1 that i've been the proud owner of for almost 13 years. trying to get her road ready again, she's been collecting a lot of dust over the years.

thanks for any help!
Reply
Old Jun 3, 2011 | 10:01 AM
  #2  
RamAir95TA's Avatar
TECH Senior Member
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 9,467
Likes: 8
From: South Jersey
Default

Could be a loss of vacuum to the flapper door. It is driven by engine vacuum. On the passenger side of the intake manifold there is a vacuum line that goes to a valve which then goes to the vacuum reserve canister in front of the passenger side wheel. Any breaks or disconnects in this line can make the door inoperable.
Reply
Old Jun 3, 2011 | 11:41 AM
  #3  
mguidry629's Avatar
TECH Regular
iTrader: (6)
 
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 401
Likes: 0
From: Baton Rouge, LA
Default

^Yup. You should be able to hear the vacuum sound by the passenger dash (behind glove box) when you turn the A/C on, before you even hear the fan motor turning. If all your lines under the hood check out fine, then try looking under and behind the glove box for any loose or disconnected lines. If I remember correctly, You should be able to see where the line connects to a nipple. Troubleshoot in that area turning switch on/off and disconnecting that hose to see if the door will open/shut.

Let us know what you find out.
Reply




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 03:49 AM.

story-0
Topdon ONE vs. Artidiag 800 BT2: Which is the Diagnostic Tablet For You?

Slideshow: We take a close look at the ONE and Artidiag 800BT2 diagnostic tools from Topdon and the reasons to buy one over the other.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-28 11:05:11


VIEW MORE
story-1
Gas Monkey Built a 6-Wheel Ferrari Testarossa With a Corvette LT4 Engine

Slideshow: The controversial Ferrari F6 swaps its original flat-12 for a Corvette Z06-derived LT4 V8 and sends power to four rear wheels through a custom-built drivetrain.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-26 18:23:54


VIEW MORE
story-2
7 Most Reliable High-Performance Engines GM Has Ever Built

Slideshow:These GM engines didn't just make huge power, they survived abuse, boost, track days, and six-digit mileage with a reputation for refusing to quit.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-21 16:45:27


VIEW MORE
story-3
Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

Slideshow: This heavily modified 1971 Camaro mixes classic muscle car styling with a fifth-generation Camaro interior and modern LS3 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:06:42


VIEW MORE
story-4
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

Slideshow: From wobbling harmonic balancers to failed EBCMs, these are the issues that define long-term C5 ownership and what repairs typically involve.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-07 18:44:57


VIEW MORE
story-5
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Slideshow: A modern Camaro transformed into a retro icon, this limited-run "Bandit" build blends nostalgia with brute force in a way few revivals manage.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:57:02


VIEW MORE
story-6
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Slideshow: Cadillac didn't just crash the high-performance luxury vehicle party, it showed up loud, supercharged, and occasionally a little unhinged...

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-16 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-7
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Slideshow: Top ten most powerful Chevy trucks ever made

By | 2026-03-25 09:22:26


VIEW MORE
story-8
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

Slideshow: Hennessey has turned the Silverado ZR2 into a 700-hp off-road monster with supercharged V8 power and a limited production run.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-24 18:57:52


VIEW MORE
story-9
Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

Slideshow: A one-off sports car that looks like a vintage Italian exotic-but hides a C6 Corvette underneath-just sold for the price of a new mid-engine Corvette.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-23 18:53:41


VIEW MORE