A/C Blows Hot, 2014 Ford Fusion

A true beauty comes in, but unfortunately is having some trouble keeping temperatures cool in the midst of rising temperatures. Join me in troubleshooting this AC system where we apply solid testing techniques that can be applied to many different R 134 refrigeration systems. Techniques used...
Using scan data to identify discharged systems.
Using gauges to identify discharged systems.
Using functional tests to command an output.
Testing an AC compressor clutch circuit.
Thanks for watching!

[@haywardsautomotive6156]

Nice diagnosis & repair. Keep the videos coming!

[@MatthewPenning]

Thank you so much for making the video! Appreciate the detail such as fuse number, etc. This really helped my troubleshoot my Lincoln and get it fixed.

[@stuzman52]

Hey Joe! I see that someone beat me to it. Yes, ACCR is for a/c control relay. The a/c cycling switch that you mentioned is a pressure switch on the low side to protect the evaporator from freezing. On Ford, typical values for pressure are it's N.O. when the pressure gets around 20 psi and closes again when it gets around 45 psi. When it opens and closes, it disengages and engages the clutch. Nice work on swapping out the compressor and getting her running again. The customer will be remembering you when the weather kicks in around 90 or so :) Have a great weekend!

[@baxrok2.]

Nice job. Very informative. I need to look at my A/C system this summer so this sure helps. Thanks!

[@jgeorges3061]

JOE, as always good video and info as always. cheeeeeeeers and waiting for the next one hopfully soon.

[@markferraro5250]

Excellent joe thanks keep em coming man

[@DK-vx1zc]

great troubleshooting and video! Thanks for sharing..

[@boscoman69]

Good video. Thanks for the info on the fuse & relay function. Looks like I also need a compressor....crap.

[@DaveSender66]

I appreciate your approach to diagnostics! Thanks for taking the time to create this channel put these videos up. Do you have an introduction video telling us about you where you're located your hours of operation expertise and experience etc. ?

[@MarioLopez-ml8uw]

Good video, I appreciate all the details, thanks

[@jacobusa4727]

smart choice Joe won't be haunted on a comeback replace unit is usually the we went by when labour and parts are challenged I was ac comp rebuilder many times was clutch only problem mind you had scrap ones too good job SAL

[@rrmech11]

Nice job partner

[@jeremycrouch3845]

This actually works for me ty

[@martinarrieta7779]

grasias por los videos aprendemos mas de los que saben mas grasias otraves

[@pinpointautomotiverepair1592]

Que son muy bienvenidos a mi amigo

[@joshw313]

That was COOL MAN I WAS LIKE PUT THE LENSE IN FRONT OF THE CAMERA! Was yellin at my phone i was like thats a good test with the camera then you did! I think its very familiar now ive never used those glasses with the blacklight not yet anyways , got all pumped and willed you to do it!! Jokin hahah oh man that was kul , and your Wooah to the cam when u noticed the BL . Nice vid man keep in the good spirits cheers

[@jacobmaclachlanjacob4800]

Looks like GarandThumb started working on cars, I love it lol

[@asemastertechl1]

Ac clutch pid reads resistance across the clutch circuit if their is a open in clutch pid will change

[@Travelingman-1980]

Love the amount of detail you put into your videos, and your logical approach to assessing the diagnosis and finally the problem. Keep the detailed thought processes coming, it gold for us who are learning from you. Have you ever used nitrogen to test the clutch and ac electricals, before charging?

[@pinpointautomotiverepair1592]

I certainly have not, but If I had the means to do so I think it would be a good way to go about it! Thanks for your support!

[@austinobrie2737]

@@pinpointautomotiverepair1592 so if im not getting power to fuse 22 what is my next step?

[@fastestcaskets5020]

Great work Joe, quality content as always! Keep it up man. Do you think an amperage measurement at fuse box would have proved anything in this case? That is if the clutch wasn't totally open.

[@pinpointautomotiverepair1592]

I think so, if amperage were high enough we could have potentially avoided doing checks directly at the compressor. Thanks for watching brother.

[@cardoc2477]

Man what is the quality of your light, it is look awesome.

[@jimlimon2986]

Thanks for the video, i noticed when you activated the ac noid light it illuminated,,,that the a/c compressor clutch was gone. The reason i say that is mine came off and it looked exactly like the way your compressor appeared when test light at compressor @ 23:27 on video.

[@billyr9840]

Nice !

[@rickyfredriko8269]

You forgot about the outside temperature sensor on the grill mine did that replaced it and my ad works now

[@Teslasuper]

Great video! Keep it going

[@MrBorntoroll]

Thought you could check for ground with a testlight at the 22 fuse (through the a/c clutch itself). Also for the current draw at that fuse would be interesting before and after. Thanks!

[@pinpointautomotiverepair1592]

You could certainly do that! I will try and get more current measurements in for you guys. Often times I don't have time to cover everything and go over current, unless it is a critical step in the diagnosis. I will definitely keep it in mind for future videos though, thanks for commenting!

[@MuhammadAli-su3oo]

MrBorntoroll Agree but very satisfied to not check Amps because Fuse was ok. Amps Before&After gives an idea what is more appropriate Amperage for the Clutch. After all I liked the video super nice. Thank you so much Joe. I subscribed your channel already after I seen You at Keith's Channel; New Level Auto.

[@quovolez]

My truck was completely empty of r134a, I used an “ac pro” recharge bottle, went from 0 psi to “filled” (40psi). But still blows hot air. Compressor is kicking in and out every 10 seconds or so, and the ac pro bottle meter needle does move up and down when compressor clutch engages and disengages. Obviously there’s something else wrong... Any suggestions?

[@bobl78]

great car, hardly 3 years old and the AC is junk

[@lueveniacalhoun4798]

bobl78 mines too!

[@nmattcar]

Lol welcome to Chryslers as well expansion valves on caravans are junk

[@williamboltz6974]

That’s Ford for you

[@MiguelBandito1988]

Same

[@deividweiss]

I'm having that problem right now. Ac started to blow hot air then it gave me. Overheating cooling sign and it goes away if you turn off the AC

[@Teemontube]

Hey. Have 2017 Ford Fusion Hybrid. A/C doesn’t work normal. Some times it just stops working then starts again. Got trouble code P0532-00 with my basic scan tool. Any ideas what to do before go to dealership and spend a ton of money? Thanks.

[@energizerzack]

Can you tell me where the reciever drier location is on a 2015 one?

[@michaelholm2534]

In my 06 Lincoln Zephyr I put a new ac compressor condenser and main ac line too compressor Freon R134a found out my clutch wasn't turning on found out the fuse was good the problem was the holder for the fuse was stretched out squeezed it together tight okay that fixed the compressor now it turns on now it seams the air isn't as cold as it should be what's wrong with my ac another thing if I drive fast my ac try's too get colder what the flip is wrong with it

[@josephtucci3666]

Nice job as all ways How abut this way pull the fuse and install a fused jumper then use a amp clamp to look to see if A/C clutch is working? Just a thought Joe.

[@cumminsmilitia2063]

I have a 14 fusion all my fuses are good and relays no power to the compressor but if I bypass it compressor.

[@juvenalalvarez9535]

very profesional diagnostic, I hop is comming more videos?

[@pinpointautomotiverepair1592]

You betcha buddy!

[@eiou12345]

What brand and model of scan tool did you used?

[@mclaine33]

My 5 year old 2014 Ford Fusion Titanium just blew out the AC compressor clutch. This caused a massive system failure which sent metal shrapnel down the EVAC system, clogged up the entire EVAC tubes and destroyed the condenser. Had to get the entire system replaced and cost me $1,800!! Shame on Ford for making a simple clutch issue result in a total systematic failure.

[@noraperez1490]

Does anyone know where the driver blend door actuator for the ac is located on a 2014 ford fussion

[@derek8159]

Did anyone notice the clutch disc itself was missing from the compressor pulley?

[@desunasmith5960]

So I also have a 2014 Ford fusion se and the cooling fan is not working with the ac on...and also the my ac is blowing hot air. Any ideas or suggestions?

[@Gritty47]

Joe, on my Fusion I get cool air on one a/c outlet (driver) & warm/ambient on the passenger side. What gives????

[@kemalsusic7400]

If you can one hint,in my ford fiesta 1.3 2004 ac stopped working the throtle is filled to specification,booth pressure sensors are changed the compressor is activated only directly the fan goes off.I was in service and they didn't know how to fix,the clutcth and fan relay have no grounding on circuit control side PLEASE HELP what i do

[@lukas7848]

Hello I need wiring diagram i have problem air conditioning compressor control solenoid

[@amandasutton9871]

My ac went totally out still blows but super hot Ford tried to say it was a sensor on my active grill shutter but I still haven’t had a second opinion

[@joshclark2401]

hey buddy you were checking for dye with the light and glasses but i didnt see you add any. Does refrigerant come with dye in it or did you add some off camera. thank you good stuff

[@pinpointautomotiverepair1592]

Nope, the PAG oil used in the system usually already has dye added to it. To see if a system indeed has dye in it, all you have to do it take a quick look at the shrader valve, if it glows under a light you are good to go. Thanks for watching!

[@x2xplaguex2x]

What flashlight is that ?

[@Turbotomass]

Initially you looked for leaks w/ blk light and those yellow glasses. How do you know there was dye in the system or did you add dye? Also w/ the severity of the absence of refrigerant you mentioned doing a more through inspection of the system for leaks? I assume you did not find any? I've used dye for multiple different leaks.... sometimes good others hard to say.

[@pinpointautomotiverepair1592]

I saw that there was already dye in the system when I removed the refrigerant caps so none had to be added. I find that most systems already have dye in them from previous services or what not, and rarely have to add any to do a visual for leaks. I found no other leaks other than what was discussed in the video during my off camera inspection.

[@Turbotomass]

Triangle Diagnostics cool. no oem uses dye from the factory?? great videos . I have learned a lot from the 3-4 watched so far.

[@dezblyan5125]

Good stuff, very professional,so how long did it take to actually change that compressor?

[@pinpointautomotiverepair1592]

A bit over an hour, it's a very easy job, comes out from the bottom. Just so you know it uses a stretch belt, so make sure to have the appropriate tools on hand before you start the job.

[@dezblyan5125]

Ok sounds good thanks and good job

[@TexasPLNR]

Were leaks confirmed/repaired? good video!

[@pinpointautomotiverepair1592]

They certainly were my friend. AC pressure sensor, the o-ring for the flange we saw in the video, and all o-rings for the ac compressor were replaced. Those are all the leaks that I found during my off-camera inspection.

[@tonyackers5145]

ACCR = aircon control relay, possibly.

[@pinpointautomotiverepair1592]

Air conditioning clutch return? I like your's better 😂

[@dolphinclassical]

Air Conditioning Clutch Relay?

[@pinpointautomotiverepair1592]

Can't be, that sounds wayyyyyyy too right to be it lol.

[@mph5896]

Ac compressor clutch was bad, not the ac compressor. On the older units the clutch could be serviced individually from the compressor. Guessing its easier/faster/cheaper to toss a compressor on it?

[@pinpointautomotiverepair1592]

Typically yes. If a vehicle has super low miles on then I may entertain just replacing the clutch, but with as many miles as this one had I felt the best long term solution was to replace the entire unit.

[@lindastruiksma8334]

I also have a 2014 Ford Fusion as in your video. However, my AC blows cold are out of the passenger vents only. The driver side blows warm air at first and then blows a little cooler but not like the passenger side. This problem just started yesterday before that it was all working and the air from both sides vents blew very cold air. Someone mentioned to me my actuator for the vents. Not sure if that would be correct.

[@abdonramirez7178]

Did you fix the problem I have exactly the same problem

[@dot2559]

Same problem 😂

[@adamzoltan2838]

Ford Focus 2013 ac error code 6A69. I need help.

[@itsrarevenom9948]

This guy looks like Sam from transformers

[@djnoano8199]

Those glasses don’t help as much as you think. Turning the lights off will give you a much better view.

[@timowallin8020]

2014 and allrady diy in the system? dose they come diyed from factory in USA or whats the deal? Anyway great video and yes dont run! When you know you can get burnd later.. ;)

[@pinpointautomotiverepair1592]

Yeah I'm not sure if it had been previously serviced or what.

[@unclechaz8426]

You swapped out the compressor but never mentioned about measuring out the oil from the new compressor versus what is already in the system. Your implying that you just installed the new compressor with a full charge of oil already in it.

[@anyheck]

Why would you consider a thermocouple sub-optimal compared to a dial thermometer? I'd use a thermocouple as a reference to check calibration on a dial thermometer.

[@pinpointautomotiverepair1592]

I find that they just don't capture temperatures as well from something like a vent, they work well if you let them sit in the vent for a while and get soaked through well, but for speed reasons I generally prefer a dial type thermometer.

[@anyheck]

Triangle Diagnostics Ah, gotcha. The thermocouples I've had with a multimeter we're essentially just the wire junction and had very little heat capacity, but I know the probes come in a lot of styles, so yours might not be like that. Thanks, and have a good evening. .

[@kas0016]

Shia Labeof

[@LoudlabsNYC]

You look like Batman

[@giftzyx]

recently my ford fusion only blows hot air (like when you turn the nob all the away to hottest) when the outside temperature is high (>80F), but as soon as temperature drops a bit by night or in garage where there's no direct sunlight, it's blowing cool air again, anyone has any idea what might be the issue?

[@christhetechguy1151]

I have a 2012 Ford Fusion that does the EXACT same thing. My parents were going through the same situation with their 2010 Ford Fusion. They got it fixed. At first they thought it was the Evaporation Sensor, so they got that replaced. But the issue ended up being a faulty HVAC Module.

[@christhetechguy1151]

Just an update... I changed out the A/C Control Module from a used one I got off PartsCycle.com. It worked like a charm! My A/C is blowing cold again! I live in FL so this was a must... I also saved myself $400 by doing it myself. It's not too tough. There's a video on KZbin titled "How to install subwoofers with a factory radio - 2010 Ford Fusion" that will show you how to take off the parts necessary to get to it. I'm far from a mechanic. Took me about 2-3 hours to complete on my own.

[@Greg-wz6fp]

Chris Donley how’s it working now? My son has a 2012 fusion that’s blowing hot air all of a sudden

[@doggjns4411]

Ford all to be ashame...car ain't even 5yrs old yet

[@spotonndiyvids6065]

shia labeouf lol great video

[@Ser04SpecV]

Why not just change the clutch? Why the whole compressor

[@sheilksheriff2115]

Ford Fusion ac refueling number

[@jth1699]

Your statement about pressure being about the same as the temp of the room ... Here is what that info tells you .. If you compare your pressure like you did and the pressure is less than the room temp - it tells you that there is NO liquid refergrent in the system - if you have a pressure that is comparable to the room temp tells u there is liquid in the system but you can't tell how much ... So the quick lesson is pressure lower than room temp is sure to be low on charge so start looking for a leak ...

[@EthanDeRose]

I currently have my 2014 fusion at the dealership service center because driver side blows warm air while passenger blow cold. They said when they tested the actuator for the drivers side it didn't let them manually change the position to open or close the vent. They emailed Ford to see if there is another reprogramming code they could try. I asked whats the worst case scenario. They said if it isnt the actuator then a replacement of the HVAC (I think he said) would be around $700 including labor. Does that sound right? Considering the AC works fine on the passenger side why would it be the HVAC? I'm not super knowledgeable about mechanical issues. Any info you could provide would be amazing!

[@bobomomo3764]

What turns out to be the issue? Any updates

[@christiankeeto3563]

What UV light is that? In search of a new one, my blueprint on sucks.

[@ventureelect]

Really sad a new car and already breaking down.

[@djnoano8199]

Venture Electronics it’s AC, not the engine. It didn’t break down.

[@johnhutchison9782]

@@djnoano8199 the engineers and designers that built my 2002 Continental must have long since retired. That air conditioning system is working perfectly still with nothing ever done to it. So yes, having a four-year-old car's AC system take a dirt nap is inexcusable from ANY car maker.