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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1971CAMARO 5.0L ENG, ENG CD CCC, NOT AVAILABLE TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)GENERAL INFORMATIONBASIC TROUBLE SHOOTINGBASIC TROUBLE SHOOTING - GENERAL INFORMATIONAIR CONDITIONING & HEATHEATER SYSTEM TROUBLE SHOOTING
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Heater System Trouble Shooting
1971 Chevrolet Camaro 5.0L Eng, Eng CD CCC, Not Available TransSECTION Heater System Trouble Shooting
NOTE:
This is GENERAL
information. This article is not intended to be specific to any unique situation or individual vehicle configuration. The purpose of this Trouble Shooting information is to provide a list of common causes to problem symptoms. For model-specific Trouble Shooting, refer to DIAGNOSTIC, or TESTING articles available in the section(s) you are accessing.
BASIC HEATER SYSTEM TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART
| CONDITION | POSSIBLE CAUSE |
|---|---|
| Insufficient, Erratic, or No Heat | Low Coolant Level |
| ..... | Incorrect thermostat. |
| ..... | Restricted coolant flow through core. |
| ..... | Heater hoses plugged. |
| ..... | Misadjusted control cable. |
| ..... | Sticking heater control valve. |
| ..... | Vacuum hose leaking. |
| ..... | Vacuum hose blocked. |
| ..... | Vacuum motors inoperative. |
| ..... | Blocked air inlet. |
| ..... | Inoperative heater blower motor. |
| ..... | Oil residue on heater core fins. |
| ..... | Dirt on heater core fins. |
| Too Much Heat | Improperly adjusted cables. |
| ..... | Sticking heater control valve. |
| ..... | No vacuum to heater control valve. |
| ..... | Temperature door stuck open. |
| Air Flow Changes During Acceleration | Vacuum system leak. |
| ..... | Bad check valve or reservoir. |
| Air From Defroster At All Times | Vacuum system leak. |
| ..... | Improperly adjusted control cables. |
| ..... | Inoperative vacuum motor. |
| Blower Does Not Operate Correctly | Blown fuse. |
| ..... | Blower motor windings open. |
| ..... | Resistors burned out. |
| ..... | Motor ground connection loose. |
| ..... | Wiring harness connections loose. |
| ..... | Blower motor switch inoperative. |
| ..... | Blower relay inoperative. |
| ..... | Fan binding or foreign object in housing. |
| ..... | Fan blades broken or bent. |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.