Listen I never comment on videos but for this one I have to. I took it to a shop that specializes on AC and was quoted 1600$ because to fix the issues I neeeded to get a “new AC compressor and condenser”.I googled the issue my TL was having and goggle suggested me to watch this video. A trip to parts authority and $11.98 later my AC was working as if was brand new. My brotha you the man! You save me $1,588.01 to be exact and for that I thank you🙏
I've been driving since 1965. In the last 25 years, so much attention has been devoted to diagnostics and that's great. The "shotgun" approach is for amateurs. You're an auto physician.
My car hasn’t worked in year thanks to you it works today the ac again after they wanted me to replace compresser u saved me money I appreciate you so much
Great video Eric. You teach thoroughly & effective. You do not over do it. You cover every end and cover yourself the way a professional should perform.
Great troubleshooting, some mechanics out there would have just replaced the compressor and still charge the customer for it after finding out that wasn't the problem.
@@chrismechanic2000 you're forgetting that pro mechanics (when diagnosing correctly) would recommend an AC condenser, receiver dryer, expansion valve, PAG oil and AC refrigerant as well as refill. This will cost you an arm and a leg.
honda tech here, literally my process for "A/C INOP" swap relays (and shake the compressor clutch relay) , check pressures, check for power at the compressor clutch, thanks for the share, kinda wish you would have given it a shake, its fun hearing a relay sound more like a maraca lol
I rarely comment on videos but this definitely deserves a comment and a million likes no cap. I’m currently facing the EXACT same issues as the car in the video in my car and now I’m going to try to change the relay to see if my ac is going to work.
This video likely saved me hundreds of dollars, that I otherwise would have had to spend to have someone else diagnose this very simple issue. I fixed the A/C on my 2010 Acura TL with the installation of a $22 relay! Awesome, thanks!
I want to thank you for diagnosing my issue. While replacing that fuse I discovered the car had a knockoff fuse on it. Put a new fuse in just like you did and my A/C was good to go! We'll see how it does over time but I'm pretty confident that was the culprit.
have been planning on letting you know how good it was for you to open up about the hardships u have had. been there before. glad to see you worked thru it and kept going
Awesome video! Super helpful! My 2012 TL SH while driving to dinner started blowing hot air. After we got back home I watched your video. I swapped the wiper relay with the ac clutch relay and the ac came on like a champ!
My relay went bad also. I bought one from Auto zone and it lasted about 3 months. I then bought a OEM from MY local dealer. Only a few dollars more, but it's still working a year later.
Love your troubleshooting skills!!!! You explained perfect! Excellent teacher!! I diagnosed a bad blower motor resistor. Customer complaint was the AC stopped working. No air flow. I did all of my testing and eliminated all components. Really thought it was blower motor but was not. Expensive resistor. I checked and checked. Double checked. I was little nervous because I’m still learning. Keep making videos!! Hope your leg doing well.
Love your methodical approach very detailed. I have a 2012 MDX with a intermittent AC not working identical to this video. You save me hundreds not firing the parts cannon at it. Great job.❤ also, I want to add. I love the fact that you actually fix the problem by diagnosing correctly I don’t like mechanics that fire parts cannon at the problem until it’s repaired. I’ve had that experience even at the dealer.
Best to overkill the diagnosis & know for sure. Test, don't guess. Great video as always. Clear & precise. Thanks for making these. The viewers like me really appreciate it.
Great video!! I already gave it a THUMBS UP! One thing though. I would rather use an INCANDESCENT test light in this case for two reasons. One: if a relay is bad but it's giving a weak voltage a probe would give a false positive, but an incandescent light would LOAD the circuit, and so give a more accurate reading. In this case the compressor clutch was loading the circuit, but what if it's not plugged? And two: if your testing the leads at the relay and if by deliberate action or error, you inject a positive voltage with the probe to the control lead of the relay while the PCM is giving a negative voltage, you would fry the PCM's internal driver. I've seen many guys cook PCMs this way with a power probe. The test light would have been a safer option. And works just as good. Something to look out for with those power probes. Greetings from Austin !
Great comment on why you went the extra mile in diagnosis. I do the same thing. I don't want the customer coming back with the same issue and we don't "throw" parts at the car until it's fixed.
Great video , really good explanation iam a mechanic too , i'm from mauritania in west africa and i'm one your fans , you're my favourite on RUclips , iam learning a lot of staff from your videos helping me to do a great and professional diagnostic , thnnks maan wish you a healthy and good lifr
I’m with you checked the fuses and relays they’re fine. Compressor never kicks on. The low pressure side reads extremely high. Did you find out what your issue was?
Thumbs up! I don't mind paying more if the diagnosis and repair actually solves the root cause of the problem. Quite often, mechanics will just fix a problem without identifying the root cause.
Nice job man! My issue was the same where the compressor clutch was not engaging. The fuse is OK, a tap on the relay and A/C started working. I replaced the relay for less than $10, no clue what the dealer would have said.
Thanks for the video my ac in my 08 tl works when it wants to. Just went out and swapped relays with a one from the radiator fan and ac came right on. Going to pick one up tomorrow. Thanks for your help.
I'm hoping I'm able to fix the a/c on my acura. Thanks for the video. Great job going step by step troubleshooting and going through all the possibilities as to why it may not be working.
EASIEST WAY IS GOING STRAIGHT TO THE POWER WIRE TO COMPRESSOR IF IT HAS PROPER VOLTAGE OR LIGHT UP WITH TEST LIGHT FUSES RELAYS PRESSURE SWITCHES ETC ARE KNOWN TO BE GOOD AT THAT POINT AND CONTROL HEAD JUST REPLACE THE CLUTCH OR COMPRESSOR SKIP ALL THE EXTRA UNEEDED WORK LBVS
Great video, very informative for someone like me that tries to do As many of my own repairs on everything (except my family, leave that to the professionals) I'm sure you wanted to show off the scan tool because keep it simple when starting...check fuses first then check relays..easy relay check is most vehicles have more than 1 relay of and most have at least 2 or more of each. Swap the a/c relay with another of same type and see if a/ c works ...easy peasy
I hate not knowing anything about cars, I went from not knowing what any of this meat to having a way better understanding of a car's A/C components. Thank you!
Good diagnose. Thoroughly tested the circuit the way it should be done. I've got a Matco MaxMe, made by Launch, and it has the same notice without the noisy warning. Just updated it. Nice tool. Keep up the good work! Hope the leg's getting better.
Love the video brotha! I’m having a issue with my 2009 Acura tsx a/c not cold. Relay were good and I got the system recharged as well. Found out I have a bad thermal protection switch so I jumped it and compressor kicked right on but my condenser fan isn’t coming on. Plus even if the condenser fan isn’t work a/c should be cold when driving at highway speed but a/c is just the ambient air. Can you guide me what to check next.
I love the video and I followed everything you done with my daughters 2009 Acura but when I put my power probe on relay slots two of them were red (power probe) but other two showed “no green” nothing. Can you plz explain why no green nothing?
Great video! What happens if my A/C compressor is running, but the A/C is blowing ambient air? Compressor is running but none of the metal lines are cold to the touch.
As Ivan @ PHD says "You have to be 110% sure." The DYI In a pinch, some of those relays can be unpopped open and the high current contacts cleaned with Deoxit and very fine sandpaper. For a tech on the clock, a $10 relay is a lot cheaper.
Funny you should mention him, he did a video where he diagnosed a bad ABS unit, got a call back and it was actually a pin fitment issue. A no crank/no start on an Equinox IIRC.
@@Cheepchipsable Ivan just got bit again on another pin fitment on a connector to a module and made the shop buy a module unnecessarily...Intermittents are hell sometimes...
Just a dumb question for you, Erick: do you always use vise grips to prop up the hood on cars having gas cylinder supports as a safety precaution or do you only use them when the hood doesn't stay up? At all events, I really loved this video! I appreciate your sharing, as always.
I appreciate this video man. Helped me out a lot. I was about to change my whole compressor withouth checking the fuse/relay. Also, the scan tool is around $1000. Not very cheap for personal use.
Good job Eric enjoyed the video Iam a seasoned mechanic and also own a mint 2010 Acura TL just did the Evaporater 2wks back any way keep up the good wrk I subscribe
Man You're the Best at doing Your Job The Right Way 💯%😁 Thanks Brother now I can Go and fix not try but fix My 2003 MDX AC Because right Now the cluch is not working And I will Let you now in a future text
I'm just like you, Like to completely be 100% sure, before you put your name on it. Good Stuff. I have the same make, model, and color. But only a 3.7 thank you for your video.
That's one thing I don't like or understand is why tell you the driver the AC is on when it's not on or it might not even be commanded on if it's not safe to turn on the compressor then it shouldn't turn on the indicator to tell you that it's on
I really hope you see this comment, so I changed my relay fuse, Freon tested the pressure in low line it’s good but when I turn on the ac the fan engaged but never the clutch so after everything I was assuming the compresor. But then I turn the ac off like mode then right back on an the fan didn’t engage nor the clutch an I kept trying to get the fan to come back on never did until I turn the car off and then back on and the fan came back on but again if I click the ac on then off it won’t come back on so could it be wiring/ ground issue or the compressor in all?
Listen I never comment on videos but for this one I have to. I took it to a shop that specializes on AC and was quoted 1600$ because to fix the issues I neeeded to get a “new AC compressor and condenser”.I googled the issue my TL was having and goggle suggested me to watch this video. A trip to parts authority and $11.98 later my AC was working as if was brand new. My brotha you the man! You save me $1,588.01 to be exact and for that I thank you🙏
I've been driving since 1965. In the last 25 years, so much attention has been devoted to diagnostics and that's great. The "shotgun" approach is for amateurs. You're an auto physician.
So what other approach do you recommend I was thinking that it was just a hose that I wouldn't need to replace for like $3
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My car hasn’t worked in year thanks to you it works today the ac again after they wanted me to replace compresser u saved me money I appreciate you so much
Well clients need to pay for your tools and labor time, good thing not everyone is mechanic knowledgeable, precisely executed. Love it.
Great video Eric. You teach thoroughly & effective. You do not over do it. You cover every end and cover yourself the way a professional should perform.
Eric very clearly explained all the way to the completion.
Great troubleshooting, some mechanics out there would have just replaced the compressor and still charge the customer for it after finding out that wasn't the problem.
probably needs that too.
@@NeoAndersonReloaded an engine probably too, just not at the moment.
yeah and on the bill parts supplied would be 1x ac compressor, 1x aircon relay 0.0
@@chrismechanic2000 you're forgetting that pro mechanics (when diagnosing correctly) would recommend an AC condenser, receiver dryer, expansion valve, PAG oil and AC refrigerant as well as refill. This will cost you an arm and a leg.
honda tech here, literally my process for "A/C INOP" swap relays (and shake the compressor clutch relay) , check pressures, check for power at the compressor clutch, thanks for the share, kinda wish you would have given it a shake, its fun hearing a relay sound more like a maraca lol
I rarely comment on videos but this definitely deserves a comment and a million likes no cap. I’m currently facing the EXACT same issues as the car in the video in my car and now I’m going to try to change the relay to see if my ac is going to work.
This video likely saved me hundreds of dollars, that I otherwise would have had to spend to have someone else diagnose this very simple issue. I fixed the A/C on my 2010 Acura TL with the installation of a $22 relay! Awesome, thanks!
I want to thank you for diagnosing my issue. While replacing that fuse I discovered the car had a knockoff fuse on it. Put a new fuse in just like you did and my A/C was good to go! We'll see how it does over time but I'm pretty confident that was the culprit.
have been planning on letting you know how good it was for you to open up about the hardships u have had. been there before. glad to see you worked thru it and kept going
Thank you
Awesome video! Super helpful! My 2012 TL SH while driving to dinner started blowing hot air. After we got back home I watched your video. I swapped the wiper relay with the ac clutch relay and the ac came on like a champ!
Got my ac back working after watching this.Thank you so much
Wow. A complete, thorough diagnostics video. I wish all videos were like yours! Thank you
My relay went bad also. I bought one from Auto zone and it lasted about 3 months. I then bought a OEM from MY local dealer. Only a few dollars more, but it's still working a year later.
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Thank you!!! Ive been researching tips on AC not working for hours! This video helped me so much! Very informative!
Another excellent teaching example. Regarding scan tools, the devil is in the details, update subscriptions are the curse....
Love your troubleshooting skills!!!! You explained perfect! Excellent teacher!! I diagnosed a bad blower motor resistor. Customer complaint was the AC stopped working. No air flow. I did all of my testing and eliminated all components. Really thought it was blower motor but was not. Expensive resistor. I checked and checked. Double checked. I was little nervous because I’m still learning. Keep making videos!! Hope your leg doing well.
Awesome work diagnosing that blower resistor! Thanks for watching!
For someone like me who is getting into the field and trying to learn, these videos are like CRACK!! my favorite youtuber hands down!
Love your methodical approach very detailed. I have a 2012 MDX with a intermittent AC not working identical to this video. You save me hundreds not firing the parts cannon at it. Great job.❤ also, I want to add. I love the fact that you actually fix the problem by diagnosing correctly I don’t like mechanics that fire parts cannon at the problem until it’s repaired. I’ve had that experience even at the dealer.
Best to overkill the diagnosis & know for sure. Test, don't guess. Great video as always. Clear & precise. Thanks for making these. The viewers like me really appreciate it.
Great video!! I already gave it a THUMBS UP! One thing though. I would rather use an INCANDESCENT test light in this case for two reasons. One: if a relay is bad but it's giving a weak voltage a probe would give a false positive, but an incandescent light would LOAD the circuit, and so give a more accurate reading. In this case the compressor clutch was loading the circuit, but what if it's not plugged? And two: if your testing the leads at the relay and if by deliberate action or error, you inject a positive voltage with the probe to the control lead of the relay while the PCM is giving a negative voltage, you would fry the PCM's internal driver. I've seen many guys cook PCMs this way with a power probe. The test light would have been a safer option. And works just as good. Something to look out for with those power probes. Greetings from Austin !
Very systematic and detailed diagnosis that leaves no doubt what the actual culprit is. Love your videos as they are educational.
Perfect - many expect this kind of analysis from their mechanic.
Hey Eric eventhough we know the relay problem you are trying to show us testing method which is great. Keep it up hope you do anothor one very soon
Lots of patiences with that dam relay. Good fix.
Thank you
@@ADVANCEDLEVELAUTO Eric, you promised us an update on the Flooded Lexus nightmare, any news?
Great comment on why you went the extra mile in diagnosis. I do the same thing. I don't want the customer coming back with the same issue and we don't "throw" parts at the car until it's fixed.
I need someone like you as mechanic . I've taken my Acura to numerous ppl and they still can't figure out what's wrong with my ac lol.
You are the man. God bless you. Helped tremendously and now the a/c is working again thanks to the new relay switch.
Great video , really good explanation iam a mechanic too , i'm from mauritania in west africa and i'm one your fans , you're my favourite on RUclips , iam learning a lot of staff from your videos helping me to do a great and professional diagnostic , thnnks maan wish you a healthy and good lifr
This diagnostics saved me lots of money. Thank you very much sir. May God bless you. You are the MAN!!! WUUUUUH
Just fixed my ac problem on my 2010 Acura this helped out so much!!
I'm trying to fix mine..the clutch won't engage, both fuses and relay are fine. Tried everything yesterday to charge it and nothing 🙄🤔
I’m with you checked the fuses and relays they’re fine. Compressor never kicks on. The low pressure side reads extremely high. Did you find out what your issue was?
Super explanation and service! Please keep putting out videos. You are really organized and clear. Thanks!
Great explanation and diagnosis. AC relay plastic shows slight discoloration due to failure. Replacement ordered. Thanks
Thank you very much for your video. I had no cool air and the compressor did not work as well. After I replaced the relay, my A/C worked right away.
Great job I had my Tl for 13 years and forgot that I replaced this years ago. Make sure you buy a good relay.
You were not kidding about the "next level" in your username. Great video, great explanation
Awesome video man, I hope you work on this car again because the Airbag light is on.
Thumbs up! I don't mind paying more if the diagnosis and repair actually solves the root cause of the problem. Quite often, mechanics will just fix a problem without identifying the root cause.
Hi great diagnostic I think you should go into teaching you are so good you make it look so easy. Thanks Gary Bristol England.
Thank you
Nice job man! My issue was the same where the compressor clutch was not engaging. The fuse is OK, a tap on the relay and A/C started working. I replaced the relay for less than $10, no clue what the dealer would have said.
Great video you saved me a headache I have a 10 TL and the ac compresor just stop working this video explains a lot
Thanks for the video my ac in my 08 tl works when it wants to. Just went out and swapped relays with a one from the radiator fan and ac came right on. Going to pick one up tomorrow. Thanks for your help.
I'm hoping I'm able to fix the a/c on my acura. Thanks for the video. Great job going step by step troubleshooting and going through all the possibilities as to why it may not be working.
EASIEST WAY IS GOING STRAIGHT TO THE POWER WIRE TO COMPRESSOR IF IT HAS PROPER VOLTAGE OR LIGHT UP WITH TEST LIGHT FUSES RELAYS PRESSURE SWITCHES ETC ARE KNOWN TO BE GOOD AT THAT POINT AND CONTROL HEAD JUST REPLACE THE CLUTCH OR COMPRESSOR SKIP ALL THE EXTRA UNEEDED WORK LBVS
Awesome step by step process bro to narrow down the exact problem!! That Launch tool is the boss.
Thank you Eric. Good job. Have a blessed and safe week to you and your family.
Great video, very informative for someone like me that tries to do As many of my own repairs on everything (except my family, leave that to the professionals) I'm sure you wanted to show off the scan tool because keep it simple when starting...check fuses first then check relays..easy relay check is most vehicles have more than 1 relay of and most have at least 2 or more of each. Swap the a/c relay with another of same type and see if a/ c works ...easy peasy
i know this is an old video hopfully you can guide me in the right direction my friend i apreciate your work!
Mechanic with a conscious 👍 great one
Literally Saved me I thought my compressor was messed up
That was an excellent job tracking down the problem. Well done...
I hate not knowing anything about cars, I went from not knowing what any of this meat to having a way better understanding of a car's A/C components. Thank you!
round of applause... awesome to see honest work.
Wow. Just wow. Incredible work. Very descriptive (or should I say prescriptive!)
Great tutorial videos, I was hoping you mention the relation of the condenser/radiator fan? Keep up the good work!
Nice diagnostic. Had 3 go bad on my PT Cruiser for cooling fans.
Good diagnose. Thoroughly tested the circuit the way it should be done. I've got a Matco MaxMe, made by Launch, and it has the same notice without the noisy warning. Just updated it. Nice tool. Keep up the good work! Hope the leg's getting better.
very good info thanks iam lurning
ALWAYS check the AC fuse and relay first. Always.
Love the video brotha! I’m having a issue with my 2009 Acura tsx a/c not cold. Relay were good and I got the system recharged as well. Found out I have a bad thermal protection switch so I jumped it and compressor kicked right on but my condenser fan isn’t coming on. Plus even if the condenser fan isn’t work a/c should be cold when driving at highway speed but a/c is just the ambient air. Can you guide me what to check next.
You' re right, always double check!
You are great! Thank you so much for your knowledge and expertise, you saved me a bunch of money!
Good one. Hope your leg is continuing to heal!!
I’m doing much better. Thank you!
Don’t know about overkill but it was thorough
thanks man, your video was very useful to repair the AC of my 2010 tl
I love the video and I followed everything you done with my daughters 2009 Acura but when I put my power probe on relay slots two of them were red (power probe) but other two showed “no green” nothing. Can you plz explain why no green nothing?
Eric, as always thanks for sharing ur knowledge and time with us and you are AWESOME in my book. cheeeeeers
I have a 2015 Honda Civic and does the exact same. I have already taken it twice to get it fixed and it goes back to doing the same thing.
👍 thanks for sharing! My 2010 Accura had fan, but not cc clutch. It was the relay.
Pure perfection on that diagnosis!
Eric, glad to see all is good. Nice troubleshooting job. Stay safe stay well Artie 😊😊😊
Love all your vids. Very detailed. Mobil mechanic in dallas Tx.
Great video! What happens if my A/C compressor is running, but the A/C is blowing ambient air? Compressor is running but none of the metal lines are cold to the touch.
You need your A/C system recharged
As Ivan @ PHD says "You have to be 110% sure." The DYI In a pinch, some of those relays can be unpopped open and the high current contacts cleaned with Deoxit and very fine sandpaper. For a tech on the clock, a $10 relay is a lot cheaper.
Funny you should mention him, he did a video where he diagnosed a bad ABS unit, got a call back and it was actually a pin fitment issue. A no crank/no start on an Equinox IIRC.
@@Cheepchipsable Ivan just got bit again on another pin fitment on a connector to a module and made the shop buy a module unnecessarily...Intermittents are hell sometimes...
Great work. Don’t worry about the parts changer
Worked perfectly! Thank you so much. Auto on had relay in stock. My 2010TL had the same problem. And same problem with hood struts!
Awesome! Glad this helped.
Just a dumb question for you, Erick: do you always use vise grips to prop up the hood on cars having gas cylinder supports as a safety precaution or do you only use them when the hood doesn't stay up? At all events, I really loved this video! I appreciate your sharing, as always.
All TLs are like that haha
I appreciate this video man. Helped me out a lot. I was about to change my whole compressor withouth checking the fuse/relay.
Also, the scan tool is around $1000. Not very cheap for personal use.
Thanks!…thorough and quite useful
Great help...clear and complete. Thank you.
Hey how did you took the relay out? There is. Metal frame rod and no angle to take it out
Thanks Eric! I like that you show your thought process! Subscribed!
Thank you
Good diag Eric. Thanks for sharing... Cheers.
Good job Eric enjoyed the video Iam a seasoned mechanic and also own a mint 2010 Acura TL
just did the Evaporater 2wks back any way keep up the good wrk I subscribe
Very good diagnostics sir!
a first class video well done from London
Superb, as usual.
Very nice work and honest!!
This was not an overkill you did the right thing you covered all your bases Scanner danner says don't be a part changer And you're not
Thank you!!!! You saved me so much money, thank you so much!
Man You're the Best at doing Your Job The Right Way 💯%😁 Thanks Brother now I can Go and fix not try but fix My 2003 MDX AC Because right Now the cluch is not working And I will Let you now in a future text
Thanks for the video
I'm just like you, Like to completely be 100% sure, before you put your name on it. Good Stuff. I have the same make, model, and color. But only a 3.7 thank you for your video.
That's one thing I don't like or understand is why tell you the driver the AC is on when it's not on or it might not even be commanded on if it's not safe to turn on the compressor then it shouldn't turn on the indicator to tell you that it's on
My first thought was to look to see if the clutch was turning then check the relay when it wasn't turning.
Is the noise of the engine sound normal? Is this typical Acura V6 J engine sounds like. I heard some ticking noise.
I really hope you see this comment, so I changed my relay fuse, Freon tested the pressure in low line it’s good but when I turn on the ac the fan engaged but never the clutch so after everything I was assuming the compresor. But then I turn the ac off like mode then right back on an the fan didn’t engage nor the clutch an I kept trying to get the fan to come back on never did until I turn the car off and then back on and the fan came back on but again if I click the ac on then off it won’t come back on so could it be wiring/ ground issue or the compressor in all?
Ay Yo, Great Job Erik
I’m in the same situation.. What part of Houston are you located