AC DEAD?! Why $3K to fix? Two Other Shops Got it WRONG.

[@bamf3244]

I drove around for 3 years without ac in a beater Subaru.. I kept hearing from your videos it could be thousands to repair so I just sucked it up. This summer I finally looked into it and was able to fix it with 2 o rings on top of the compressor and an old recharge bottle I had laying around. The whole repair cost me 7$ for more ac o rings than I will ever use.

[@ShawnKirk-w3m]

Any repair the Wizard covers is going to run you thousands of dollars to fix. It can be something as simple as replacing the spark plugs on a old 4 cylinder Camry and it's still going to cost you thousands of dollars where it almost cost more than what the vehicle is worth. Or you can just buy a car from him with almost 300K miles on it for $25,000

[@BubblesTheCat1]

@@ShawnKirk-w3m 🤭

[@BubblesTheCat1]

@ShawnKirk-w3m I can't help but wonder if you bring a car into Omega, and it's a tiny, tiny thing to repair it, says a $2 part, if he'll still charge you a considerable amount? 99% of shops will. They're not always in the business of fixing cars, they're in the business of making money 🤭🤭

[@williamjones4483]

@@BubblesTheCat1 Car Wizard most likely has a one hour minimum, but he also charges $175.00/hr. which is considerably more than many shops charge. Where I live it's usually in the range of $100.00-$140.00/hr. and that's including new car dealers.

[@tschuuuls486]

If the system was empty and had air in it and you put refrigerant in there without evacuating the air, you will probably kill that compressor really quickly.

[@MrBillrookard]

My Focus ST just hit 185k miles and my AC went out. I was in a bit of a panic as this was the start of the summer. I looked into it, AC compressor wasn't firing up. Checked pressures and I had decent pressure. Ran a ohm test on the main coil circuit and... bingo. OL. Bad coil. So, I took a look and Erik at SMA had done a Focus compressor clutch set - watched it, and it was certainly in my range of abilities. $185.00 later and it wound up taking about 40 minutes to get to it, pull the stretch belts (which I replaced), pull the belt tensioner (which I replaced). The clutch kit came off with a few snap rings and a single bolt, put the new one on, checked the air gap, put the new belts and tensioner on (since it all had 185k miles on it too) - and the AC was back up and running.

[@msw7021]

Good to know, Picking up a 2013 ST from a coworker in a couple weeks.

[@MrBillrookard]

@@msw7021 If it’s been properly maintained, it’s a super reliable car and very fun to drive. The AC clutch failure has been the only thing that’s broken on me other than normal wear and tear items.

[@mikep490]

I can believe that. If Wizard could be 100% sure the compressor wasn't bad, he'd probably have done the same. Now price parts for a Volvo. The price difference isn't great. The pump costs about $300 at shop costs. Despite Wizard's commentary he couldn't be sure the compressor was good w/o pulling it off. Despite the clutch making noise you don't know if it failed due to the compressor (not counting the seal being shot). Once off it's a matter... charge the customer slightly less to gamble on the clutch/bearing repair or put in a part with a lifetime guarantee. Of course the previous shop MAY have told the customer the same story. Customers lie as often as not.

[@kenpringle6568]

Explained very well😊

[@RayNLA]

Great job!

[@LilYeshua]

I run the AC almost year round. Running the car in defrost mode cycles the AC compressor on and off for dehumidification purposes. You can usually tell which motorists either have an inop AC system or they don't utilize that function in cooler rainy weather

[@Banom7a]

same here, if i dont use AC it will fogged up the windows

[@mrtyreus0]

Yes, that's actually the default on most cars with auto climate control.

[@mikep490]

@@mrtyreus0 Yes and also on a few manual systems. On my car the humidity sensor is one of the "mystery boxes" on the windshield, behind the mirror.

[@mrtyreus0]

@@mikep490 interesting, what car would that be? I've had a few Audis and a BMW, they were excellent at keeping the interior windows free of moisture induced fogging.

[@deplorablelibertarian]

I have no Idea what would cause you to run the AC year around... maybe roll down the window and get some fresh air. Try it sometime.

[@walterbowen2430]

My ~20 year old CRV (original owner) AC died last spring...thankfully it was not not "black death" like previous models experienced. A trusted local shop (all retired Honda techs) looked at it and said ~$4000 to repair. They weren't comfortable not replacing everything due to the possibility of black death (and OEM cost of parts now). I said no thank you and headed to internet vids from trusted sources like yourself. Long story short, for around $400 (new compressor and condenser) and a lot of scraped knuckles and cussing, it has run great all summer and plenty cold. Don't be afraid to try this stuff yourself. At 1/10th the cost I was willing to gamble and to learn new stuff. 🥶 I'm hoping it will not fail now that I have boasted about the fix. 😉

[@zzoinks]

Great job and good learning experience! Some people say it's not worth their time which I can understand in some ways.

[@justinmilla]

It’s about the tools for me. I have tons of home repair tools but not as many mechanic tools. If you don’t have the right tools it makes for a hellish job.

[@Shabazzabayomi]

Yeah I live in South Florida A/C season never ends 😂😅🤣

[@surferdude4487]

With the shaft beaten up and leaking freon, replacing the compressor was the right call. I've told this story before: My uncle brought his car to my brother, a master mechanic, with A/C issues. My brother told him that the way the compressor had failed, he would need a whole new system and quoted $3k. My Uncle didn't believe him and took the car to a chain garage. they replaced the compressor and recharged the system. a week later, the new compressor was destroyed by metal fragments that were still in the system from the old compressor failing. Thanks for explaining the different failure modes.

[@rolandthethompsongunner64]

Some people just don’t have 3k to fix their A/C system. So they replace the compressor. In many climates you cannot safely drive without an A/C because of the humidity.

[@rolandthethompsongunner64]

In the good ole days most cars had a separate belt for the compressor. It starts making noise you cut the belt can usually save it. Not today.

[@surferdude4487]

@@rolandthethompsongunner64 Yeah, sure. So you don't have $3k to replace the A/C system that is full of shrapnel from a destroyed compressor. congratulating yourself on all that money you saved, you engage the A/C and enjoy the wonderful, cool air and mutter to yourself about how that stupid, greedy mechanic isn't ever going to get your business again. Brilliant! Then your new compressor seizes up. Sorry, no warranty because you refused to replace the parts that a warranty claim requires. And your A/C no longer works. So tell me, now that you are out the money for a new compressor that you just destroyed and you are back to square one, and still have to replace the entire A/C systtem, how much money did you save? This is the same thing I tell anybody that complains they can't afford to maintain or properly fix their vehicles: If you do not have the money to keep your vehicle in order, you don't have the money to drive. You will NEVER save money by neglecting your vehicle.

@@surferdude4487 do you get welfare, because poor people need to drive to get to their job

[@rolandthethompsongunner64]

@@surferdude4487 Gee thanks Captain obvious ☝️🤡

[@koomo801]

First thing I would check is the cabin air filter, and if it looks like it's rarely been replaced I would get to the evaporator and spray it with some no-rinse coil cleaner, then flush it away with some low pressure water from a Chapin 1-gallon hand pump. Then I'd expose the condenser and rinse it with some soapy Dawn detergent to remove over 10 years of oily road grime, then hit it with Nu-Galgon a/c condenser coil cleaner to remove the dirt and grime that is left. I've done that to many vehicles that are over ten years old and am always shocked how much oil and grime is removed from the condensers.

[@mtfan]

The cabin filter on this S60 is an absolute bastard to replace. It’s way up in the dash behind the center console on a 90 degree angle. My guess is that it’s never been changed because most shops charge a wild surcharge for doing the cabin filters on these models.

[@koomo801]

@@mtfan If dealers charge $75 to replace the ones right behind a glove box, I can't imagine what that one would cost!

[@mtfan]

@@koomo801 I want to say in one of the videos that I watched on how to do it (my sister in law has one) that someone commented dealers charged over $200 for it. I’ve done it twice and I’ve told her maybe that’s something we should do ever 30k miles instead of every oil change. It’s brutal.

[@redfields5070]

I live in Texas and I have always run my AC year round. Not because it's hot but because it helps with window de-fogging and exercises the system.

[@leenevin8451]

Compressor - Condenser - Drier - Valve - Evaporator That’s the correct sequence wizard

[@frotobaggins7169]

That's funny, I would have expected condenser, compressor but I guess it makes sense that the condenser is getting rid of any heat created by the compressor. Plus the compressor is more powerful on the pressure side to push the refrigerant through the condenser rather than try to draw it through via the vacuum side.

[@redfields5070]

Compressor clutch - Compressor - Condenser - Drier - Valve - Evaporator That’s the correct sequence wizard

[@Mk-qb2ny]

Get the nuclear codes - verify with President - twist the key with XO - set the targets - launch. That's the correct sequence wizard

[@walter.bellini]

Thank you for the video Wife’s 2009 CR-V with 64K miles had the compressor go out. Went to Honda for a new OEM compressor, was quoted $1,400 just part no labor that was to expensive but bought the two special o-ring seals I needed. Went to Parts Authority and picked up a new Denso compressor for $400 and installed it myself then paid $180 for full A/C Recharge. A/C is working great once again. Saved myself $1,000 for sure!

[@tommanseau6277]

Had a shop that wanted to replace the whole AC on my 07 F-150 when the clutch face came off. I've replaced back joints half shafts, exhaust systems, control arms, fixed manual transmission fork shaft seals, don't body work, etc. While I'm not a trained mechanic, I do know my way around and also know when to stop before doing damage. I looked at this realized that the ac compressor was probably fine, but didn't have access to the proper information for the bolt and associated hardware to replace the attaching bolt. I brought the front plate with a note in and they quoted me $3k without telling me a diagnosis why and the front woman being difficult. They fixed it once they realized it was a very simple repair, but i haven't been back since.

[@mnotgninnep]

Something to watch out for in hybrid cars when people report the 12v battery dying is the brake system pump. My Toyota Corolla pumps up the brakes every time I open the driver door. If the car is parked for a couple of days and I keep using that door, the battery goes dead in no time. If I don’t use that door, it can sit for weeks without going flat!

[@mikep490]

Agreed and there is a normal micro-drain on the battery while sitting, around 50 to 85 mA (85 / 1000th of an amp) for the computer(s). On my car the owner's manual suggests disconnecting the battery if the car will sit more than 3 weeks. (Some owners use a battery minder.) It's roughly 2ah drop per day but adds up, especially on an older battery. This, of course, is if you don't have something else that's causing a parasitic draw, like your Corolla's pump activating. Good work on finding the draw. Intermittent draws are sometimes almost impossible to locate.

[@mnotgninnep]

@@mikep490 it was annoying for sure but only ever died when camping. It was audible which he helped. I worked it out and made the family use the passenger doors to get things out. Not had the problem since.

[@mikep490]

@@mnotgninnep Excellent. That's a total misdesign on the part of the mfgr. Most cars don't do that until the key is turned on and/or started. I had something that killed batteries in my former car every 3 to 4 years. Total death overnight, always in my driveway from the night before. 14+ years this happened, every one totally dead, no exception for factory, high end, or Wally World ($49) battery. (The only exception, the $49 battery lasted 6 months less than the $290 battery.)

[@danc2014]

Thats could be a problem with auto/ key less start door unlock. It will assume the drive is near and wants to drive the car (electric first) Thus you need doors unlocked brakes and power steering. You should be able to turn that feature off but now you need to use the remote to unlock the door. PS this also can stop car theft.

[@mnotgninnep]

@@danc2014 I’m one spec down from proximity locks so I have to press the button to lock and unlock. Still keyless ignition though. The pump kicks in whenever the driver’s door is opened if the system isn’t up to pressure. Doesn’t matter if I have the key on me or not. Could be one of the kids getting something out. Just a silly design.

[@jefferyG499]

T5 in Volvo speak doesn't necessarily mean 5 cylinder. There are T4. T5, T6, T8, and P8, which are performance indicators that Volvo's used for a while. The T4 is the lowest and T8 is the highest. T4 means turbo-efficient. T5 means turbo-performance. T6 means turbo + supercharged (Twin-Charged), T8 means Twin-Charged + Plug-in hybrid Efficient. Then there's B5 for mild hybrids. P8 is pure battery electric, the "P" standing for Polestar. The fact that the S60 is T5 and T6 for I5 and I6 is just coincidence for that particular model and year. The S60 today is B5-only, The 2020 model, for example, came in T5, T6, and T8... all of which were the same 2.0 liter engine, following the same turbo/twin/twin+PEV outlined above.

[@marcusjosefsson4998]

It began as a designation for turbocharged fives, but that changed later on.

[@trondsimonsen4025]

You are completely correct, Jeffery!! But, you know, these americans ...... Greetings from a North European!

[@JBM425]

You are partially correct. Nowadays, T5 is just a designation that has nothing to do with the number of cylinders, but until about 10 years ago it actually did refer to the cylinder count.

[@patricksk]

My 2016 T6 is a turbo charged 6 cylinder. Not supercharged

[@joshvrolyk]

This is true for newer Volvos today, but the T5 designation started with the P80 cars in the 90’s, and it truly meant the car had a five cylinder engine for P80, P1, P2, and P3 cars. 2017 and onwards is where the trim name no longer always coincided with the engine’s cylinder count or displacement.

[@marcusjosefsson4998]

There's one thing the AC in these Volvo's often suffers from. The electronic control valve on the compressor fails, and most people replace the entire compressor. I didn't. Instead I ordered a new control valve from RKXtech, had it shipped to Sweden and replaced. AC still works like a charm, the car has done 212k miles since 2011 so far and the compressor is still the factory original.

[@marko7843]

Did you do the work yourself, and did you have to remove the compressor to get to the variable displacement valve?

[@marcusjosefsson4998]

@@marko7843 My local workshop did it for me, because you need to get the compressor on a bench to work on. I don't have the equipment for emptying and refilling the system.

[@F14CRAZY]

Yup same thing with my XC90 V8. Doesn’t really do anything running for half an hour but after that it’ll blow a little cool. Classic symptom. Swapped out and all is well.

[@TheAndythomnz]

Yep. Common on many modern cars. My Skoda had the same issue. Mechanic said it needs a new compressor. I went to an AC specialist instead, and they were able to just replace the control valve and it’s been great ever since. Saved heaps of money

[@maxnoe3079]

Depending on the compressor location you could fix that without discharging or removing the compressor. Remove one bolt for clutch. One snap ring take off piece with bearing. Replace bearing and reinstall. Less than an hour of work “if” the compressor is accessible.

[@markiangooley]

I loved the inline-5 on my old Audi. Weird engine note, very distinctive.

[@michaelbutcher9343]

Audi 5000.¿

[@janibeg3247]

My Volvo air conditioning crapped out at about 35,000 miles (3 years), got fixed under warranty, then crapped out again at about 70,000 miles (out of warranty).

[@hokie9910]

Lesson learned, dont buy Volvo again. I bought a new V70t for my wife who newly pregnant with our first in 2003. At 34k miles the transmission died, at 155k the engine came apart. That was 2013. Never looked at another Volvo after that. Toyota and Lexus for us.

[@noobeenaut]

My Volvo is 24 years old and the AC blows ice cold 🤷‍♂️

[@janibeg3247]

@@noobeenaut you must live in Iceland and that is the normal air temp.

[@gbax110]

old is gold​@@noobeenaut

[@noobeenaut]

​@@janibeg3247Lol, not quite, it gets cold in Minnesota but the summers are still pretty warm

[@ScottCo98]

Pretty common for compressor issues on that era of 5cyl's. Since they sit so low in the engine bay they get road debris and stuff in the pulley and that's why the bearings go. Also seen impact damage on the pulley since they're so low

[@TekuTaurus]

Ford Focus, Fiesta, and Ecosport have the same issue. At some point Ford decided to add metal shields under the compressors and almost every one I work on has a decent scrape or dent in that shield

[@gergelyturcsanyi6743]

I would still replace the clutch only. That compressor could outlast a new aftermarket one.

[@rawr51919]

Maybe not even the clutch, just the bearing and maybe the shaft too

[@larryjohns8823]

My ac clutch failed. I opted for a rebuild compressor. Well, the rebuilt one was crap. So, I pulled the clutch off the rebuilt one and put it on the old compressor. Cold air again...

[@gregh7457]

I agree, new stuff is mostly made in china crap. The only problem i would foresee is that slipping clutch heated up the shaft and the front seal life was shortened

[@jonathannagela2130]

what he did is like installing a quick strut. Replace the bearing. Or buy a used ac compressor. Not rebuilt crap

[@BubblesTheCat1]

After the compressor, the refrigerant first goes to the condenser to be cooled somewhat before it turns into a liquid that then goes through the tiny hole in the expansion valve (becomes cold, the same way as your deodorant spray is always cold when you spray it on you), then as it expands it gets "cold" and then this "cold" gas goes through the evaporator, where the fan blows over it, cooling the cabin. This still cool gas then goes back to the compressor where the compression heats it super hot, and then back to the condenser to be slightly cooled and turned back into a liquid.

[@davidcarmany1553]

When you say AC thats generally code to overcharge the customer. I performed a "complete" replacement for $700 with refrigerant and cost of a vacuum pump and gages. Really not hard to do, most people think its voodoo. Well as long as the AC pump is in a location where you dont have to pull the sub frame or engine to get it out.

[@calyodelphi124]

I'm a few weeks late on this, but the heater core is called that because it _does_ heat your car. Engine coolant flows through that and it exchanges heat from the coolant to air blown through it to heat your car (also useful if your car is having trouble keeping itself cool when you're stuck in insane traffic on the highway in the middle of summer; roll the windows down, crank that heat and the blower up to max and you've just introduced a second pint-size radiator into your car's cooling at the expense of your own comfort). You might've gotten it mixed up with the evaporator, which is the part of the aircon system that does exactly as you've described.

[@jonell1425]

A few yrs ago, I had a Grand Marquis...coincidentally, one of the Wizard's favorite cars. It had a rusted out accumulator. I replaced it myself. It held a vacuum, so I added pag oil to spec. and charged it up. It blasted ice cold for that whole summer until the compressor seized with a mighty screech! Since I didn't replace anything else, I knew immediately there must have been trash in the system. Lesson learned!

[@freddyhollingsworth5945]

Always pull the orifice tube and look for debris on it anytime your system is open

[@cityinthesky1341]

Wow. How exciting! Looking forward to the Wizards new channel!

[@NathanCrouse611]

In my 2009 Volvo V50 I had an intermittent clutch engagement issue with the compressor. Found out it's a common thing with a worn AC clutch. The inexpensive fix is to get some shims to space it out so that the clutch engages again. It's a nice cheap fix. I know it wouldn't last forever, but it keeps it running a bit longer before a more expensive repair. Only took me about 30 minutes and the $5 cost of the Volvo branded shim set.

[@ranger178]

we fixed my Honda civic by just taking off center bolt on clutch removing a spacer washer and cleaning up back of plate with wire brush and it has worked perfect for years.

[@netmanswe]

T5 is actually not the number of cylinders of the engine but the tune level of the engine. They had T3, and that was a 4 cylinder engine from Ford as well. I believe they had T4 and T6 too for those cars as well. Earlier T5 was the top of the line for the older V70s but that changed later.

[@marcusjosefsson4998]

@@netmanswe For this year of S60 the T5 does indeed signify turbocharged inline 5 cylinder. Later ones, when Volvo switched to the newer 4 cylinder VEA generation of engines the T still meant turbocharged (and in some cases turbo+supercharger) but the number signifies power range.

[@netmanswe]

@@marcusjosefsson4998 Agree, but in Europe they had both T3, T4, T5 and T6 as well as diesels with D2, D3, D4 and D5 engines. The point I tried to make was that the ”5” doesn’t relate to the number of cylinders as I know that the D2 isn’t a two cylinder engine.

[@marcusjosefsson4998]

@@netmanswe Absolutely true. The designations are both somewhat logical and at the same time very confusing.

[@funkycarlover]

Hyped for "Can You Believe That"! Idk why but I feel like Adrian the Bug Wizard has some crazy VW tales to tell 😂 plus his voice rocks

[@theclearsounds3911]

Back in the 90's, my 88 Honda Civic did almost exactly the same thing. But the bearing wore so much that the pulley wore the clutch coil through and intermittently shorted the battery. It blew 2 alternators that way, and it wasn't until the AC failed hard that I realized what was blowing the alternator. $700 for a new compressor and $100 for a rebuilt alternator, (which had a great warranty!) and I never had any trouble with that car's AC again.

[@Rog_Ramjet]

In the UK I bought the 1992 Volvo auto 850 GLT which I believe was the first Volvo 5 cylinder transverse engined saloon car and it was fantastic in all respects. I forgot to add that the estate version raced in the touring car challenges.

[@marcusjosefsson4998]

@@Rog_Ramjet The '92 cars were beasts compared to '93 and onwards. Much more aggressive tuning, different camshafts and intake. They even sound fabulous!

[@teslamr7333]

I could see the Car Wizard playing Dungeons and Dragons.

[@gdoak1836]

Neutral good dwarven wizard 😂

[@robertriley1569]

Don't you mean Mazes & Monster's...

[@CaptainKremmen]

The A/C in the Mitsubishi Starion was amazing. Worked without any maintenance for a couple of decades. Once it eventually needed to be re-gassed, the mechanic changed various hardware to accommodate the "new" type of gas. (It wasn't very new by then.)

[@DaDaDo661]

Any Mitsubishi even the modern ones have incredible AC systems, because Mitsubishi makes AC systems for houses and factories. They know their shit

[@GoodfellasNYC]

OMG, I love the starion/conquest. I want to buy one but they say parts are hard to find. Is it true? Thanks. Hope you don't mind me asking

[@CaptainKremmen]

@@GoodfellasNYC Only about 1700 Starions were imported in total into my country. So, yes, parts are phenomenally hard to find here.

[@GoodfellasNYC]

@@CaptainKremmen oh ok. Thank you so much.

[@KensSmallEngineRepair]

Honda kept using faulty Compressors for years. My 2022 CRV has 15K on it and it needs one. The dealer said, yup, we get a couple every day!

[@coldwave2774]

Honda has the ABSOLUTE WORST AC SYSTEMS in terms of reliability.

@@coldwave2774 2007 acura TL still got good AC, crossed fingers

[@silverfoxfinance]

Thats terrible

[@KensSmallEngineRepair]

@@silverfoxfinance Picked it up from the dealer last might they said nothing wrong with it. Unbelievable! Nothing wrong until it starts blowing hot air again! Oh wait, AC season is nearly over, I get it, wait until the 3 year warranty is up in December, but I bought the 7 yr/100K mile unlimited, covers everything warranty so they will have to fix it next year I guess. I love Stealerships!

[@majist0]

2001 Accord factory A/C works great. Worst A/C I’ve dealt with is Ford.

[@mikep490]

$1000 is on the cheap side for AC work. My 30 yo Ranger had the AC stop a couple months ago, simply because the Shraeder valves finally leaked. It's $217 locally to evac and refill the system, a bit over $350 with the valve catridges and recharge. There is a local shop who charges $150 for the $217 job but is also rumored to make up the difference on other charges.

[@Vamk420]

I picked up a 2006 S60 T5 AWD amazing car for 3k heated and power seats, 4 position sunroof, the weird turbo 5 cylinder engine, and alot of speakers.

[@skmaster99]

Just got my first job as a lead mechanic for a school district! I will continue to reference your videos and tips!! Thank you

[@oldguy2082]

I like that you spent the time to remove and check out the compressor; but a lot of the time when I'd give an estimate to do that work to check it out and be sure of what was actually wrong, the customer would decline. The other item that I would do in addition to the excellent diagnosis is dependent upon the age of the vehicle. If the vehicle was more than 10 years old, I'd replace the Schrader valves. It never fails when I don't replace them it would come back and leak.

[@OzgurSalur]

My Daihatsu Cuore 2003's AC compressor broke in the worse way and the mechanics explained me everything in detail and asked the flusher to flush the whole system several times so no little piece stayed in the system. It is fixed and I've been using it for more than a year now. Now, after Wizard's approval, I love my mechanics more.

[@Sb129]

Funny story about that, we did actually have the compressor self destruct and the whole system needed to be replaced but, as fortune would have it, we were a couple of weeks away from our extended warranty expiring and we got it completely fixed for no charge. And it was done right because it has been 6 months in the AZ summer running constantly with no troubles.

[@Flies2FLL]

I live in south Flori-Duh and the winter months you really do not need AC. But the first start of every day I run it for about 30 seconds to keep the oil in the compressor. Letting the AC sit for months straight is hard on these systems.

[@arthouston7361]

Another style of compressor has a third failure mode. The variable displacement compressor is controlled by a valve in the rear of the compressor body. That valve decides, based on crankcase pressure, what the needed swash plate angle will be, and causes the plate to move to that angle, creating the needed capacity of refrigerant compression. Those valves are notorious. If you remove one to do the front seal or the coil, replace that valve at the same time.

[@bdw66]

That 5 cylinder engine is actually a real gem. Developed in cooperation with Ford, a similar engine was also used in some European Ford vehicles. The tuners live it. It's smooth, and with the right settings you can extract substantial amounts of power.

[@hokie9910]

It is?? I bought my wife a new 2003 V70t back in the day, engine grenaded at 155k..piston through the block. My business partner had a 2005 XC90t….same engine…grenaded at 160k. We looked into it and it seemed that the engines were not properly balanced. Ever since I went Lexus I have not had any of those issues.😊

[@marcusjosefsson4998]

The Volvo 5 cylinder was developed entirely by Volvo for the 850, debuted in 1991 for the 1992 850 in Sweden, came to America in 1993. It was continuously developed during the years, even after FoMoCo acquired Volvo Cars, but it was all the time a Volvo product. Ford didn't develop a single nut and bolt on it, even though they used it in a few Ford models.

[@noobeenaut]

Nope, developed by Volvo with some tuning help from Porsche in the 80s. Ford acquired Volvo in 2000 and from there may have had some hand in making small changes to the design

[@marcusjosefsson4998]

@@noobeenaut Porsche had a hand in the packaging, and also helped a little with fine tuning the intakes. But Volvo hired Porsche to do specific tasks on Volvo's behalf and according to the specifications and requirements set by Volvo. So it's still a pure Volvo design. I used to eat my daily lunch in the Volvo lunch restaurant where the original designs for the 850 and the engine are still hanging on the walls, at the Volvo proving grounds.

[@noobeenaut]

@@marcusjosefsson4998 Yep, you're right. That's really cool that you could do that, I'm guessing that's in Sweden?

[@LaSouthernGemini]

Great video Wizard!! The breakdown of the parts, how various sections of those parts can fail, and the results of the outcomes was well explained. Well done to you and the support crew explaining and SHOWING contemporary AC parts and how they may fault.

[@GregNTech]

I'm not sure about where you get your parts. But my suppliers won't warranty compressors if you don't... replace the orifice tube / expansion valve, receiver dryer and back flush the lines. Regardless of why the compressor failed. So I give my customers the choice. $1800 to fix your A/C without a warranty or $3000 with a warranty.

[@danielsteward5090]

Brand new compressor kit, o rings ,oil, accumulator and expansion valve was $306.00 for the kit from AC Delco for my 95 Buick Roadmaster Limited Estate wagon. It took me two days to flush and re seal the system and replace the compressor and accumulator and new strainer for the suction side. Evacuate and recharge. Its still ice cold 5 years later. HVAC was the Third certification that i got 25 years ago.

[@xplaysino547]

This is the best video on the subject!

[@chrisgast]

I only turn the ac on when it's too hot to have the window down. The bigger issue is not having heat in the winter.

[@castlebilliards8712]

Yep here in Ireland anyway the heat is nearly all you need. Winters on the way and I'll be flushing out my heater core again very soon with the hope of getting some hot air going 😬

[@chih6654]

Figuring out A/C problems could be tricky, I fixed my wife’s 2011 Honda Fit after finding out it was a $10 relay that was on its way out, but before that we went to several shops and the relay just happened to work during those visits and shops were not able to replicate the issue…

[@DWhyle]

Hey, Wizard, just repaired this exact problem on my '04 V70t5. Pulley bearings were completely fried. I'm a home garage guy without the proper equipment for ac service, so I opted to replace the clutch, pulley, and coil without evacuating, and disconnecting the compressor. It was a bit.....difficult, but I got it done. AC works perfect again. You definitely took the easier route, as I would have done with proper equipment (would have saved a lot of swearing).

[@maxnoe3079]

Not only is removing it easier but you get to charge more labor hours and for discharging and recharging. It’s a win win for the shop anyway.

[@jonathannagela2130]

autozone has the ac manifold and the recovery pump for rental. You wouldnt have a tank to recover into but you could still pull a vac if it is empty already.

[@hampoon]

Super cool to see a 2012 S60 like mine. Shops are afraid to work on it. I take it to a European shop for when it rarely needs anything more than an oil change.

[@kevinwall6497]

Just had the compressor replaced on my 14 Avenger and it cost me $560. I love the guy I take my cars to! Prob also a bit more straight forward of a job then a Volvo though.

[@danr4197]

Had this happen with my 2009 Hyundai Sonata after 13 years. It was actually the field coil in the clutch, not even the clutch. None the less, knowing the compressor was still good I still put in a entire new Denso compressor who makes them for Hyundai knowing there shouldn't be any shrapnel or contamination in the system. So just changed the compressor for $260, and took me 30 minutes I did myself, I am NOT going to get RAPED by these shady shops! Been fine ever since for two years now, even at 105 degrees here in Oklahoma!

[@mindexpansion1111]

Man i could tell you were cool like that. I'll definitely be watching the new channel

[@bevis226]

Nissan compressor bearing and clutch is $120 for a very good quality one off of R & Y A/C Compressors in Florida. Very common problem on Nissans that can pop up after 60k+ miles. Don't spend $700 for a complete pump assembly for a bad AC clutch + $300+ in labor. It's a 30-45 minute job to swap out the clutch. Wheel off, wheel liner off, 1 bolt and 3 Phillips screws. You might have to use a puller if your bearing failed but most of them just pull rite off.

[@GroovesAndLands]

Had my 2002 IS300 stored for nearly 2 years. AC perfect when parked. Didn't leak any refrigerant at ALL, clutch engages fine but compressor doesn't "compress" at all. Both high and low sides read the same even when compressor kicks on. Ugh.

[@curtchase3730]

Wow, same here! 01 VW. Did not use A/C for months and on one hot day I turned it on, no cool. Just like you, had full charge, compressor engaged, fans kicked on but no change in pressure. It was the compressor.

[@JHe-f9t]

AC systems need to be run about once a month to keep everything lubed. Long periods without being run is murder to compressors.

[@dirtapple1716]

I saved money by just replacing the pulley/clutch/bearing, was half the price of a new compressor; it was quite frustrating to remove but it was a significant savings. I also saved money by filling the system with one of those DIY charging kits with the low side pressure gage built in. However, there was a problem while re-filling it, which resulted in the most spectacular explosion I've seen up close; the whole back housing of the compressor blew off. Luckily I was wearing my PPE (Face shield and gloves). This DEFINITELY did NOT save me any money. After that, bought a new compressor, receiver drier, expansion valve, vacuum pump, AC flushing tool, and a gallon of flushing liquid. I swapped the compressor; dismantled the entire AC system; flushed everything out; got the rust off the hose fittings and painted them; then put everything back together; pulled a vacuum, no leaks; filled the system with PAG oil and refrigerant, using the set of gauges; and was off to the races! Probably cost 1K all in, to have an AC system as good as the day the vehicle rolled off the line. Which was terrible, the 89' B350's sucked in 89'; that whole endeavor was a waste, just an expensive learning experience. I've since designed and installed a new AC system that turns the inside of the van into Hoth.

[@brad5316]

You have a great car repair channel of videos! It makes me wish your shop was in my town! I hope you keep up your excellent video series, KUDOS!!

[@justinmilla]

I had a 2005 s40 t5. Great car was fast and comfortable. Had AC clutch engagement issues and there was only one guy who would do a shim to repair the issue in the city I lived in. Pretty common for that era of Volvos. I paid like 200 bucks.

[@15DudeAwesome]

Ghost hunting with the Car Wizard? I'm in!

[@lordradin8549]

Hunting that spooky flickering check engine light

[@biggiefitz6275]

The new channel sounds cool. 👽👾

[@nullpointer1984]

What timing :) I actually also just had the AC pump fail on my Volvo XC60, also 2012. Guess 12 years is how long those pumps last.

[@BruinHerr-bj7uk]

I have a 93 Ranger. My A/C works great November through March. I live in Montana.

[@albusplaustrum06]

We have at least another month here in the gulf coast...but anyways. Used to have 81 F-150 that was a farm truck, AC died, and didn't have the cash to fix it. Drove it for a couple years without AC, had to do brakes, transmission, and a seized engine(who knew having a nasty oil leak AND low level in the radiator would do that) that kept killing my AC funds. Finally replaced it with a 94 F-150 with working AC. That same week my boss came back from a business trip and asked if I could take him home(he lived 90ish minutes away and his wife was out of town with family) but we should wait until the sun goes down so it wasn't so hot and not be stuck in stop and go traffic as he knew my truck still had a busted AC from when he left for the trip. I made up a story about not being able to wait, showed off the new to me truck with working AC, and he just laughed that he didn't even notice my hoopty wasn't in its normal spot.

[@jcmusco]

My compressor died in my 87 pontiac fiero gt. I found a new condenser and I replaced it myself but my ac compressor will be done by my air-conditioning man. I live in Jacksonville Florida and it's not fun without ac. Great video.

[@guillaumevincent716]

wizard is a legend. Would buy an european car just be be able to have you as a mechanic.

[@huntermitchell-yh9fo]

My V60 was the best car that I’ve ever owned. I will miss that car forever!

[@dabombinablemi6188]

I'm preparing to get the AC in my car fully replaced - it is 30 years old, was installed at the dealership and has signs that the compressor was replaced (poorly - dodgy wiring and it nearly snaring in the accessory belt), in addition to other work 10 years ago. And at this point, I want all new parts so that if anything goes wrong again - I've got the full warranty on all parts. 200,000KM service first however as the timing will always be priority.

[@theundergroundlairofthesqu9261]

Dagnabbit, I don't need more content in my life! But I'd watch that channel, yes. Sometimes. Depending.

[@VadimNYC]

Love your videos! Wish you ran your shop here in Brooklyn, NY. Keep up the good work, all the best!

[@3rdworldgarage450]

I fix the AC in all my vehicles unless they are under warranty. Right now I am planning a custom system for a car I can't get AC parts for, a 1979 AMC Spirit. I will have to make some of the parts but plan to use a Sanden 508 compressor with a MINI Cooper condenser - dryer combo. I am using the electric fans from a V6 Ford Contour and running them off a soft start module from a Volvo that is triggered with a 1984 Camaro thermal fan switch. I just need to figure out an evaporator coil that fits the original plenum box.

When you have your car worked on ALWAYS ask for all replaced parts to be returned to you. Then you can check the invoice with what parts you had returned.

[@jacobeparsels9251]

Car fixes and cryptids in one video im in KZbin heaven

[@douglascerny7933]

Wizard. These Volvo’s are known for intermittent battery issues. They are often caused by the satellite radio system searching for signal This happens even when the customer doesn’t have the subscription service. My brother has a the wagon version of this and is going through this nightmare right now.

[@robertmoriarty925]

Can’t wait to see CAN YOU BELIEVE THAT!

[@catloverkitten10]

Can’t wait for the new series!

[@MeaHeaR]

Wow that new Channel Sounds Exciting Awaiting in Eagér Antici-Pátiôn 👍👍

[@OUSWKR]

Cotton swabs come in extremely handy to swab the inside of ac lines to see if they have any metal debris.

[@ShaneSaw2593]

Common on few years for Volvos for the compressor clutch to wear and fail. Also a lot of them have compressors on the bottom of the engine so they can get beat up with road debris.

[@ProtoType99468]

lol, my buddy who was a church employee had some colorful language for his Volvo AC (1990's) - he said what would they know about air conditioning 🤣😂

[@Michael-yi4mc]

AC is needed all year round in Hawaii

[@tectorama]

It should be used everywhere all the year round.

[@Michael-yi4mc]

@@tectorama 👍Alaska?

[@gregh7457]

but that volvo is in kansas

[@morrij01]

I got a clutch, pulley, coil kit on ebay for less than $80 and it's still doing the job 4 years later. I didn't have to take the compressor out to change all 3.

[@justenbeavers3409]

The car wizard is a FREAK! I knew it! 😂

[@77nizzova53]

Hey Wizards!!! I'm your 8th Sub on the new channel, Congrats!!!

[@tomthackston1442]

That sounded happy and juicey!

[@terabyte1695]

love this stuff wizard

[@managepay]

The drier should filter out debris I thought. Also, I have never replaced the evaporator when AC failed.

[@villadelrefugio]

Newer Subies have unusually noisy Compressors, whether they are Nippondenso or Valeo units. Im sure plenty of unscrupulous shops sell people the farm with those noises.

[@Enigma8750]

I am excited about the new project.

[@BubblesTheCat1]

As long as the Wizard doesn't believe in all that paranormal stuff, because then he loses all credibility 😮

[@ThomasKuhar]

Recommend she get one of those new battery jumper starters that cost under $100 that fit in the glove box. They work great and have saved me and my friends many times.

[@jamesbuttery3862]

Acura also tried one of those Inline 5 engines in the 2.5 liter 1992-1994 Acura Vigor . It was mounted longitudinally. Pain in the a hole to change the oil filter on those.

[@j-bird1778]

My father once had the a/c quit in his Saturn L series wagon. He went over a year in our 110 plus degree weather before finally giving in to get it repaired. Turned out to be a leak from a 10 dollar fitting. He spent less than 20 bucks on that repair.

[@russelljacob7955]

My 2001 VW was parked as I waited to rebuild engine. AC wasnt working so leaving it off til I get it in to check it out. Because was parked, am getting dealer to inspect system before I just try dumping gas in.

[@FREERIDE270]

Most cases clutch or bearing failure, due to debris will take out the front compressor seal entering the compressor and damaged the shaft sealing surface. Turning the compressor and looking in the suction/pressure ports will tell you nothing unless there's debris in it as the condition of the compressor is determined on proper operating pressure. The expansion valve does change the temp of the refrigerant.... it changes the state of the liquid to a gas due to metering pressure decrease after the valve. How many ac systems have you worked on? That is not the receiver drier! Its the ac accumulater.... the desiccant bag/drier is in the condenser which also performs as a filter. Most compressor manufacturers only recommend desiccant bag and expansion valve replacement as the valve has a screen in it and no internal failure. As usual the other shop couldn't perform a simple diagnosis which I highly doubt. And cutting down other shops while you can't even identify what system components your looking at and how to properly test them kinda makes you look like a ....

[@josephconsuegra6420]

It’s always AC season in South Florida.

[@djstl100]

Looking forward to the new channel, i watch all of the cryptid and Bigfoot type stuff,not that i believe any of it ,but it is good entertainment...

[@HammerWrench]

Those paint transfer scrapes can be easily removed with Rain X. 🛠️ 2:38

[@TCBOT]

lucky very lucky if these drop and aux belt it often does the timing in but getting stuffd into the timing cover

[@CAepicreviews]

Dude your AC machine looks so nice. Every AC Machine I've ever used was disgusting and never cleaned.

[@hotpuppy1]

In the 'old days' you could change out the clutch, bearing for a good price. Now you have to spend big $ to change the compressor as a unit. I prefer to NOT have to open the system as I don't have a recovery machine necessitating a shop visit.

[@arthurdybowski5615]

You forgot the mid 90's GM Harrison (Dephi) compressor whose compressor body Seals failed and leak oil and refrigerant.