Just checkin'

Arex · 07-12-2016, 12:25 PM

Hello Camaro6ers,

Sorry if these "problem" threads aren't really problems. Just got the car a couple days ago and noticed when turning on the Air or A/C from off and changing the climate control to re-circulate. There is a loud audible tap, sounds like plastic gate shutting, I just wanted to know if such a loud plastic knock
noise is normal as I don't hear this sort of thing on any other car I've been in.

Many thanks,

Alex

MiamiBlueCamaro · 07-12-2016, 01:13 PM

I hear the same sound in my car.

scrap4u · 07-19-2016, 01:46 PM

I have the same thing. Not sure if it's normal or not. Going to have the dealer check it when it goes in for some other stuff.

pjz1082 · 07-19-2016, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arex

Hello Camaro6ers,

Sorry if these "problem" threads aren't really problems. Just got the car a couple days ago and noticed when turning on the Air or A/C from off and changing the climate control to re-circulate. There is a loud audible tap, sounds like plastic gate shutting, I just wanted to know if such a loud plastic knock
noise is normal as I don't hear this sort of thing on any other car I've been in.

Many thanks,

Alex

Check out this thread...sounds like the same issue

http://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=459951

Giri · 07-19-2016, 10:08 PM

Yup! I have it too, don't really consider it to be an issue.

Derol · 07-20-2016, 06:14 PM

I had/have the same issue. I took it to my dealership because I would hear this sound when switching AC from Low to 61+. See the post linked above which I made previously on this issue.

They said it had something to do with "Actuators" whatever that is. They recalibrated them and I no longer hear that sound when I turn the AC from Low to 61+. Instead, I hear it about a second after I turn the car on as its loading up. I am taking it back to the dealership tomorrow.

LesBaer · 07-20-2016, 07:06 PM

I have this happen on my car when I close or open the re-circulating air ducts. Never thought anything of it.

nbryant · 07-23-2016, 06:31 PM

Did not have this until 3 days ago and now I notice it all the time when I select "Auto", temperature set in the mid to low 70's and as noted it originates from behind the dash panel on the passenger side.

Other then a brief not from another member on another thread has anyone had the checked by the dealer?

raptor5244 · 07-23-2016, 07:49 PM

As mentioned it is the recirculate duct. Mine does it as well. It is normal operation, it could definitely be a bit less harsh/loud when it opens and closes. If it was a bit less obnoxious no one would ever mention anything about it.

I would list this for an area for improvement in future models.

SS 1LE · 07-23-2016, 08:30 PM

Normal.

ajp · 08-19-2016, 07:09 PM

I have the same issue, guess I will live with it, one more annoying feature.

07-12-2016, 12:25 PM	#1
Arex Drives: 2016 NFG 2SS Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: SFV - California Posts: 156	Just checkin' Hello Camaro6ers, Sorry if these "problem" threads aren't really problems. Just got the car a couple days ago and noticed when turning on the Air or A/C from off and changing the climate control to re-circulate. There is a loud audible tap, sounds like plastic gate shutting, I just wanted to know if such a loud plastic knock noise is normal as I don't hear this sort of thing on any other car I've been in. Many thanks, Alex __________________ 2016 NFG 2SS NPP MRC 2015 GTI (totaled)

07-19-2016, 01:46 PM	#3
scrap4u Drives: 2016 2SS Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Richmond VA Posts: 17	I have the same thing. Not sure if it's normal or not. Going to have the dealer check it when it goes in for some other stuff. __________________ 2SS/Hyper Blue Metallic/Silver Ice Metallic stripes/M6/NPP/Sunroof

07-20-2016, 07:06 PM	#7
LesBaer FMPG Drives: 2016 2SS Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: CT Posts: 1,888	I have this happen on my car when I close or open the re-circulating air ducts. Never thought anything of it. __________________ Ordered 3/8/16- NFG/Ceramic White, M6, MRC, NPP, 6 pots, blk blade, no sunroof, blk splitter, blk bow ties, dark tails, nav. ARH 1 7/8" ceramic coated full sys w/NPP; Maggie 9.2psi (85mm); Jannetty rough idle cam(TSP), tune and LT4 fuel system; Forgeline VX1 Black PVD (20x10,11); R88R 315's; ALPriority; BMR rear arms, bushings, DS loop; RF intake (red); nGauge 93 octane: 712rwhp, 654rwtq / E85 (E66 mix): 734rwhp, 674rwtq (SuperFlow Dyno)

07-23-2016, 06:31 PM	#8
nbryant Drives: 2016 2SS Red Hot Join Date: May 2016 Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 627	Did not have this until 3 days ago and now I notice it all the time when I select "Auto", temperature set in the mid to low 70's and as noted it originates from behind the dash panel on the passenger side. Other then a brief not from another member on another thread has anyone had the checked by the dealer? __________________ 2SS, A8, NPP, Nav, Sun Roof, Bose Audio, MM Catch Can, RPI chin splitter

07-23-2016, 07:49 PM	#9
raptor5244 Drives: 2022 CT4-V Blackwing Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Florida Posts: 2,723	As mentioned it is the recirculate duct. Mine does it as well. It is normal operation, it could definitely be a bit less harsh/loud when it opens and closes. If it was a bit less obnoxious no one would ever mention anything about it. I would list this for an area for improvement in future models. __________________ 2002 Corvette Z06 - Black - Sold 2013 Camaro SS 1LE - Black - M6 - Sold 2016 Camaro SS - Mosaic Black - A8 - Sold 2017 C7 Stingray - M7 Coupe - Sold 2019 C7 Grand Sport M7 Vert - Sold 2021 Camaro ZL1 - Black - A10 - Sold 2019 Tesla Model 3 2022 CT4-V Blackwing - M6

07-12-2016, 01:13 PM	#2
MiamiBlueCamaro Drives: Gen 6 Camaro RS Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Miami FL Posts: 1,725	I hear the same sound in my car.

07-19-2016, 10:08 PM	#5
Giri Soon to be Millionaire Drives: Blue 2016 Camaro Join Date: May 2016 Location: Gainesville, FL Posts: 383	Yup! I have it too, don't really consider it to be an issue.

07-20-2016, 06:14 PM	#6
Derol Drives: 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: McAllen Posts: 34	I had/have the same issue. I took it to my dealership because I would hear this sound when switching AC from Low to 61+. See the post linked above which I made previously on this issue. They said it had something to do with "Actuators" whatever that is. They recalibrated them and I no longer hear that sound when I turn the AC from Low to 61+. Instead, I hear it about a second after I turn the car on as its loading up. I am taking it back to the dealership tomorrow.

07-23-2016, 08:30 PM	#10
SS 1LE マスタング = 遅い Drives: 2017 Chevrolet Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 7,061	Normal.

08-19-2016, 07:09 PM	#11
ajp 50th Anniversary Vert Drives: Camaro 2017 50th Anniversary Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: AZ Posts: 2,315 View My Garage	I have the same issue, guess I will live with it, one more annoying feature. __________________

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