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Who would have thought that you can fix a compressor just by replacing it. I think this little trick might just fix anything!! What a genius.

I dont know why there is so much hate on Scotty. He explains all his videos at a 5th grade level and pretty much anybody can follow along. Hey Scotty, do a video with you going out to dinner at a fancy restaurant or something. Imagine everybody sitting down to eat and having quiet conversation, only to be caught off guard by Scotty ordering an hors d'oeuvre or something!

Scotty, you've helped me fixed many issues with my 2002 Mustang. I love your channel man. Keep it up!

You know what I truly love about you Scotty... I have NOT yet seen you pissed off while you're working on cars .. I am totally the opposite. I get pissed off really fast when things dont go (MY WAY) ... I think I have a problem.. or maybe I am normal and you should get pissed off often ;)

But.. That´s not a fix, that is a replacement.

Thanks for the awesome advice. My AC compressor locked up. The mechanic that looked at it didn't mention anything about the metal debris in the condenser so I am so happy you showed me that information before I spent the money on a new compressor just to have it lock up on me also. Nice to know there are videos like yours to educate people like me that are not mechanically inclined to fix cars. Especially when your on a strict budget raising kids on your own.

I also flush the lines with a flush chemical specifically for automotive air conditioning and then use compressed nitrogen to get out what the flush missed and speed up the evaporation of the chemical flush if it was bad as the Dodge in the video. Other than that, compressed nitrogen works fine by itself. Love your videos.

"Then after a bunch of wiggling and swearing, out it comes." Ha ha! I really like your videos and style, Scotty. A little more detail around how to set up the vacuum pump would've been nice. Looking forward to your next video. Thanks for your efforts, I learned so much from you.

Good job Scotty ! I actually didn’t know the compressor could send metal through the lines ! That is crazy but makes sense. 👍

You should definately replace the reciever dryer when doing this as well as flushing the lines. A flush gun is cheeap nowadays and will get at lot of crud out. Also replace the orifice tube if so equipped as those get plugged to hell and when putting in a new condenser always throw an oz or so of oil in the new one!

Awesome, now I can stay cool when I REV UP MY ENGINE!

I've had a couple of compressors lock up, and I was able to fix them by replacing the 'donut bearing' on the front of the compressor. Didn't even need to unhook the a/c lines. These were old cars, 1971 and 1987.

Mr. Kilmer's neighbors wake up to the startling sound of a Ford Mustangs tires screeching at 7am every week and instantly realize, "that's our Scotty making another informative KZfaq video....but can he at least wait until noon next time?!"

you should do common summer car problems to be ready and not get hot or stranded.

One of the last honest mechanic left ,thanks 4 the tips ! Keep them going

Yay ! Scotty is making great videos again, like how it was done in the early 2010's. Thank You.

Just today my ac stopped working, i came to your channel to see if you have any tips when replacing all that stuff, and here, a couple minutes ago you uploaded this vid! Thank you Scotty.

I knew the condenser would be an issue but I steered away from it as much as possible until finally Scott Kilmer confirmed my suspicions. Now I have to change it.

I was looking for info on changing out my home heat pump compressor and came across this video. Even though it wasn't what I was looking for, man, you make some great videos. Subscribing

Am I the only person who, after watching videos like this kind of looks forward to my car breaking to put what I now know to good use? Does that make me a baaaad person? :-) Thanks for the vid scotty. you are the DIYer's muse. Cheers.

This guy has so much energy I'm exhausted

You are a good over 50 role model. Keep up the good work.

wish you were my uncle very informative and not boring

Hi Scotty, great video. I have a 1991 Ford Explorer. The a/c compressor locked up but once I turned it off, then turned it back on, it worked. However, it locked up again. So, I got a new one. Guess what, it locked up! Turned it off, then back on. This new one has been working fine for over a year and half since that lock up. But, I am thinking, the metal fragments are probably sitting somewhere inside the condenser and lurking around for another opportunity to seize up the compressor. Would that be a correct assessment? I have noticed there are times when the a/c system heats up a bit and I can feel the humidity building inside the car. I have noticed that the compressor is starting to smoke a bit although not seizing. But it still leads me to believe it's those metal fragments you showed and it's causing friction on the clutch mechanism. So in order to fix this, probably time to do as you have show and replace the compressor and the condenser. Would you recommend also replacing the drier and evaporator as well? Thanks for your time and advice.

He did fix the bad a/c compressor. Great job again👌... great video.

Scotty, I don't even own a car but I absolutely love your videos. -X

Congrats on 500k subscribers!!!

If your AC repairman doesn't have a vacuum pump.....walk away! Great video Scotty!

As an HVAC guy I know there is a lot more to it than that. Like flushing tge entire ac system with M142b , chased with Nitrogen then correct amount if PAG oil inserted to Condensor and evap coil. Etc etc

You look like you needed some AC at the end of that repair, lol! Great advice about the condenser.

And with a bunch of wigglin and swearin... out it comes!

Props to Scotty for doing this during a tornado

That intro was amazing.

“Take the stupid cover off”

love your videos , all of them, all very informative and to the point, thank you brother for sharing ! keep rockin !

Another awesome Scotty video! Thanks Mr. Kilmer

With a bunch if wiggling and swearing it comes out, possibly my favorite line evee

Good example of experience is everything.

Great info didn’t know I have to change the condenser as well

Title is a bit misleading. You aren't fixing the compressor, just replacing it. You fixed the A/C, and replaced the compressor.

I just payed 200$ for putting refrigerant , Started driving nice and suddenly it all stoped , Back at the shop they tell me its now 800$ , My mind told me, leave this shop like flash , I think I'll learn mechanic here in U-tube with Scotty Kilmer .😎

;( you bursted my bubble. I thought there was hope in fixing the old one. Well thank you for not letting me fix it twice. :)

Great Vid Scotty, how many A/C jobs did you need to do to pay off that equipment. Nice set up with the vacuum pump and A/C refilling! Im jealous!

your the man Scotty. didn't know the shrapnel part.. thanks

I'd hate to be this guy's neighbor. At the same time, I'd like to be this guy's neighbor.

I for one am glad you did this DIY video on a Ram truck. Mine is has only 23k miles on it so far but I'm glad to know where to go if these components fail.

I like your videos they are very informative and full of knowledge! Blowing the old lines clean is very important too. They must be cleared of contamination as well....

if the ac filter didn't come with your parts, you should change that as well.

Scotty you're the best.

your mentor must have been a really humble person as are you scotty.

Just got the AC back together in my vehicle got setup and started adding refrigerant. Was going fine for about 5 minutes, suddenly the compressor decided to seize. Well that ended that project. I should have known and replaced the compressor in the first place since when I pulled it out to change the oil for the R12 to R134A conversion I got maybe a teaspoon of oil out of the compressor....and the oil was orange, seems strange, figured it would be green or clear.

peelouts and skid braking...your neighbors must love you. lol

What about a civic hybrid? I’m having heart failure w the amount they’ve quoted us. :(

Scotty, you should compile your videos (with a little refining maybe) and make a how to film! your a no BS mechanic, same as me, I love it!I'd buy it!

Thanks Scotty for all this information so helpful.

If the system is overcharged will it lock up the compressor? Depending on your answer, I have other questions. The compressor is an Autozone remanufactured compressor that is about 2 years old. Btw, this is a 1993 chevy cheyenne c2500 with a 5.7 V8.

I have not yet investigated the locked AC compressor on my 2000 Ford F250, ... but I'm fortunate someone figured it out before I donated the vehicle away! The serpentine belt unexpectedly locked up (the AC was off) within minutes of driving away on a November morning. The engine wouldn't turn over unless the belt was removed, but then it starts fine ... So does this mean that the compressor and the clutch assembly are both bad? I'm trying to understand if whether a clutch failure alone could cause the belt to lock up? >

At the end of the video, you tapped on the condenser and metal fragments came out. Then you said, if you would have kept the old condenser, the metal fragments would have caused the new compressor to fail. So what you're saying is: the metal fragments would have found their way though the condenser and circulated around the system and back into the compressor. Is that correct? With that being said, what makes you so sure some of the metal fragments didn't exit the old condenser before you changed it, and find their way into other components of the system? Can you guarantee the entire A/C system is metal fragment-free even after you replaced the old condenser?

thanks dude, the compressor on my 1969 Chevy pick up locked up...brand new..now i know why! thanks

This old man is lit

another fun video great job scotty

At times, overwhelming. The condenser has a replaceable desiccant bag in the receiver drier housing. You can see that when he talks about the receiver drier on the condenser. I get it. Large metal fragmentation from the compressor clogs the passages inside the condenser before it makes its way to the desiccant bag, but you don't have to replace the condenser every time you replace a compressor. Factory service information typically does state to replace a receiver drier or accumulator if you open a system. Customers would freak out at the expense of repairs if every Tech installed a new condenser for every compressor failure. I say this for one, because the factory service manual's do not say, replace condenser every time a compressor mechanically fails. There are instructions for using Qtips, inserting and swabbing at different points in the system looking for signs of metal fragmentation and watching for dark colors - of oil, to determine what has taken place internally with a compressor. Some manufacturers call it, black or grey death. 2nd, Technicians and Parts Sale People need to be very careful about selling parts and labor to Customers, if they don't need them. That will and has gotten people and businesses into big trouble with the BBB. Its good for what it is. Often, I use his videos to teach people what not to do. At times I cringe and feel embarrassed for the guy. He could benefit from an independent technical editor from time to time. At the same time, he seems to be cheerful and he works hard at trying to help people. I am surprised at how popular he is and how many companies post his videos on their sites. At times, he gets way out there in far left field

Good video Scotty I really like them and I learn a lot from them don't mind me asking questions

That took arm muscle Mr. Kilmer😀😀😁😁

My compressor locked up followed all these steps and got a mechanic to vacuum and recharge blowing Ice cold air now hope it lasts

Hey Cousin Scotty thanks for the information Ron Kilmer

He sounds like Hugo the health inspector on Bob's Burgers.

To clean spray manifold lines with brake cleaner, use compressed air with a shop rag on other end. I'm not really a mechanic I'm just very curious.

theys a filter in the line.gets stoped up one on mercury sable ls 2001 3.0 ing

When I replaced my compressor, the new one came with too much oil in it and it was also the wrong type (PAG 46 instead of PAG 100). I would say to double check those things as well if you are doing this yourself.

Nice video Scotty 👍🏻👍🏻

Thanks Scotty. Now I know what went wrong with my 2008 tundra AC.👍🏻

I really learned something today........mustangs are FUN to DRIVE !!!

I usually gut that stuff out of my car and set it a side in case i sell the car. Right on the shelf with the smog pump, sometimes its just easier to plug vacuum lines than replace them, and the car gets moving faster without those parts.

You're awesome, Scotty!

Thank you scotty😊

Funny , my a/c compressor just started locking up and then this shows up in my subscriptions.

The pressure goes One direction through the condenser and comes out the other side always. I seriously doubt that the little pieces will make their way through all the little passages in the condenser and come out the other side. They have to go through the evap canister and they'll settle at the bottom.

Thanks Scotty. I was only going to replace the condenser because mine siezed up too.

i hate it when the compressor Locke's up lol thanks for video scotty

Scotty, great channel, thanks. My 2003 Camry just had a unintended acceleration event while pulling into a parking space. The tach seemed to peg. I floored the brakes and put into park shut off car, upon restart all seemed normal. Any ideas? Car has 62k miles. Scary, if I had panicked the car would have launched into the car in front of me.

Scotty is a legend

Scotty Kilmer I love your Channel you're a great man but your videos never come to my phone anymore even though I'm a subscriber I don't know what's going on I watched a ton of or videos I think you're great

All about Ford baby hell yeah Scotty keep on trucking buddy

wouldn't there be metal parts also in the ac lines? I have a 2013 GMC Terrain 2.4L with a locked-up AC compressor. I saw another video where the mechanic said the lines compressor condenser and evaporator along with the lines all need to be replaced when a compressor locks ups. He stated you will never get all the metal fragments out and eventually the metal fragments will make their way back to the new compressor destroying it again.

"and now you've got nice, cold air" Scotty is all sweating inside the truck....

scotty so you are not going to answer our question no more because of that mustang!

good video scotty!

For anyone who is interested in doing a few basic but very useful auto AC compressor repairs, "Ratchets and Wrenches" has some good videos.

Hey Scotty, Your videos are the best! I had 2 questions. I have a 07 civic that has a separate dryer. Does this still need to be replaced if the compressor and condenser are replaced? Also, is the vacuum pump a must have in order to ensure that the compressor lasts? Thanks!!

Oil compensation? The new pump will have the oil for the entire system, there's a chance of hydraulic locking the new pump.You need to drain the old compressor and the new one and match the oil drained from the old compressor and make sure the new pump has that amount.

If the refrigerant didn't leak out and you needed to evacuate it, would that contaminate the AC recovery machine with fine metal particles? How would you prevent that from happening?

Hey Scotty enjoy your content. I have a 04 Chrysler Sebring 4 cyl with a bad ac compressor. Whenever I would turn it on it would seize and make the belt smoke. I have since disconnected power to the compressor and even the relay that goes to the ac clutch relay so the clutch won't turn on and seize up. I've been driving okay without the compressor and have been wondering if it is okay to drive. The AC pulley spins just fine but is there a risk of the ac pulley seizing and snapping the belt? Don't have the cash or health to get it replaced for now.

In my understanding u need to empty freon before remove compressor lines

Good discussion.

Hi Scotty, I have jaguar xf v6. I am having vibration when AC is on. Without AC I don't feel anything even after engaging drive or reverse gear. So I believe mounts are good maybe

Hi Scotty, my son Joey and I are huge fans of your channel and videos. He is a car fanatic, he's 20 years old now, and he's been a car fan since he was 2. I gave him my 2007 Toyota 4Runner Limited and he loves it. We've recently encountered an AC problem. The AC clutch does not work. Replaced the relay and still not working. I thought I would replace the ac compressor complete and we can do a father/son DIY auto repair project. I'm pretty good with most repairs, not like your self of course. However, It would be a good repair experience for him and my self. Question: Is the replacement for the ac compressor in this vehicle just the full compressor and orifice tube and the receiver dryer when replacing the compressor since some of the debris may have ended up there? I've never done a ac compressor before. Your input would be super appreciated Scott. Thank you if and for responding. You are the man!!! Dave & Joey DIY for lifers.

I just had my ac compressor lock up on my ford Explorer the other day.... they said at the dealer it's going to need a new compressor, belt and thankfully the dryer is separate so I won't need a new condenser

Thanks you are the greatest