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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1986CAMARO BASE, 2.8 S, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)HEATING, VENTILATION & A/C (HVAC)HVAC CONTROL SYSTEMSA/C-HEATER SYSTEM - MANUAL
1986 Chevrolet Camaro Base, 2.8 S, Standard
A/C-Heater System - Manual
1986 Chevrolet Camaro Base, 2.8 S, StandardSECTION A/C-Heater System - Manual
- Model Identification
- Description
- Operation
- Components & Functions
- Notes
- Pressure Cycling Switch
- Pressure Relief Valve
- Accumulator
- Orifice Tube
- Wide-Open Throttle Cut-Out Switch
- Power Steering Cut-Off Switch
- Compressor (High Pressure) Cut-Off Switch
- Low Pressure Cut-Off Switch
- A/C Time Delay Relay
- Compressor Control Relay
- Constant Run Relay
- Temperature Cut-Off Relay
- Air Temperature Sensor
- Adjustments
- Trouble Shooting & Diagnosis
- Removal & Installation
- Orifice Tube
- Pressure Cycling Switch
- Accumulator (Except "B", "G", "T" & "Y" Bodies)
- Accumulator ("B", "G", "T" & "Y" Bodies)
- Receiver-Drier (Nova)
- Condenser (Except Corvette, FIERO & "J" Bodies)
- Condenser (Corvette)
- Condenser (FIERO)
- Condenser ("J" Bodies)
- Condenser (Nova)
- Blower Resistor
- Evaporator Core ("A" & "X" Bodies With Gas Engines)
- Evaporator Core (CAMARO & Firebird)
- Evaporator Core (CHEVETTE & 1000)
- Evaporator Core (Corvette)
- Evaporator Core ("C" & "H" Bodies)
- Evaporator Core ("J" Bodies)
- Evaporator Core (FIERO)
- Evaporator Core (TORONADO)
- Evaporator Core (Nova)
- Heater Core ("A" & "X" Bodies)
- Heater Core (CAMARO & Firebird)
- Heater Core (CHEVETTE & 1000)
- Heater Core (Corvette)
- Heater Core ("C" & "H" Bodies)
- Heater Core ("N" Bodies)
- Heater Core (FIERO)
- Heater Core (TORONADO)
- Heater Module (CAMARO & Firebird)
- Evaporator & Heater Core (BUICK "B", "D", "E" & "G" Bodies)
- Evaporator & Heater Core (CHEVROLET & PONTIAC "B" Bodies)
- Evaporator & Heater Core (OLDSMOBILE "B", "D" & "G" Bodies)
- Evaporator & Heater Core (CHEVROLET & PONTIAC "G" Bodies)
- Evaporator & Heater Core ("J" Bodies)
- Blower Motor
- Control Head ("A" & "X" Bodies)
- Control Head ("B", "D" & "G" Bodies)
- Control Head (CAMARO, Firebird & TORONADO)
- Control Head (CHEVETTE & 1000)
- Control Head (CIMARRON)
- Control Head (Corvette)
- Control Head (FIERO)
- Control Head ("J" Bodies)
- Control Head (Nova)
- A/C Control Switches
- Vacuum Hose Diagram(S)
- Wiring Diagrams
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.