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linc400 · 05-15-2023, 02:52 PM

I was just informed by my dealership that my 2012 V6 convertible needs a new blend door. They want $2500 for this. Looks like there are people in Florida that can do this repair in 5 hours for a lot less, but I am in the suburbs near Chicago, IL. Is there anyone in the area that can do this? I am really not comfortable with doing this myself.

Danial · 05-15-2023, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by linc400

I was just informed by my dealership that my 2012 V6 convertible needs a new blend door. They want $2500 for this. Looks like there are people in Florida that can do this repair in 5 hours for a lot less, but I am in the suburbs near Chicago, IL. Is there anyone in the area that can do this? I am really not comfortable with doing this myself.

I think that's about what they wanted here for it. I paid my SIL $400 to do mine. He did it using the cut-out method and said it was still a big pain. Granddaughter was happy to lend him a hand as she got to drive it for a couple months afterwards.

Joe.G · 05-16-2023, 06:36 AM

If I unplug the Blend door it should stay in the last setting? DO I need to do it with key on or off? I believe it moves when key is turned on or off. Also unplugging it just causes you from being able to control temperature but not the settings for where the ait goes ( Defrost /floor/vent )?

gtstorey · 05-16-2023, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Joe.G

If I unplug the Blend door it should stay in the last setting? DO I need to do it with key on or off? I believe it moves when key is turned on or off. Also unplugging it just causes you from being able to control temperature but not the settings for where the ait goes ( Defrost /floor/vent )?

I think the blend door is the temp door. There is another door to change location.

Joe.G · 05-16-2023, 08:52 AM

That what I believe as well.

05-16-2023, 06:36 AM	#73
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05-16-2023, 08:52 AM	#75
Joe.G Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 6SP Ashen Grey Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: NY Posts: 1,264	That what I believe as well. __________________ GM 3.91/TrueTrac OEM ZL1 Rims, Brakes & Side Skirts.ACST4 Splitter/Deflectors NPP M2W,GM Short Throw,Remote Clutch reservoir GPI Ported Rod Mod,BO White PTB,CAI/JRE Scoop, Moroso Catch Can GC Aluminum DS Stainless Works Ceramic LTH/HiFlo Cats SCT X4 Dynosteve, Hotckis 1" Springs & Chassis Max Brace BMR Adjustable Swaybars,Trailing Arms, Adjustable Toe Rod, LCA & Z28 UCA Bushings Hendrix Solid Cradle Bushings Pedders Radius Rod Inserts Strut tower brace Hero Smoked Tail and 3rd Brake Light, Diode Dynamic SL1 Fog Lights AeroForce Dual gauge/Autometer pillar mount.

05-15-2023, 02:52 PM	#71
linc400 Drives: 2012 2LT 45th anniversary convert Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Chicago Posts: 265	I was just informed by my dealership that my 2012 V6 convertible needs a new blend door. They want $2500 for this. Looks like there are people in Florida that can do this repair in 5 hours for a lot less, but I am in the suburbs near Chicago, IL. Is there anyone in the area that can do this? I am really not comfortable with doing this myself.