FORD F-150 A/C COMPRESSOR CLUTCH NOT WORKING

In this video I take you step by step through my diagnostic and troubleshooting procedure for repairing non working air conditioning on a 2006 Ford F150 King Ranch with a 5.4l V8. I also, added a little incident that happened with one of my helpers, when he stabbed himself up his nose with a screwdriver. With his permission I've included the audio of the incident in order to remind others of safety in the repair shop.
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[@ceecee4823]

Looked forever to find an explanation of the PCM's involvement in powering the AC compressor clutch. Very good explanation. Exactly what I needed to know to diagnose my AC no power issue. Thank you so much.

[@billyyoder8171]

Thank you Eric. Good job. Bless you and your family. Hope your coworker is doing well. Thankful he is ok.

[@shawnmartinez7393]

Glad your co worker didn't take his eye out! God bless you boy's. H-Town strong!

[@dkrawk8309]

You deserve monument for this video. It is spoken in human being way.

[@robertanderson6850]

I really like your great explanations and showing the wiring diagrams you use. Great useful videos . Thanks

[@JasonThelen333]

I wonder if many mechanics are ever this thorough.

[@shano92107]

very instructive bit of detective work getting to the cause. Pretty good 1 handed camera skills too. Thanks for sharing your evaluation process

[@billrimmer5596]

U don't play!! Great steps to isolate problem. Your poor friend!! Glad to hear he is ok. Watching all your vids. Appreciate your hard work!!

[@ADVANCEDLEVELAUTO]

He’s doing good. Thanks for watching!

[@kevinswindell8062]

Direct and to the point! thanks a million!

[@joelrodriguez3568]

This is the best video I've ever seen on this ac issue. Hope your other mechanic is doing well!. Thank you great job.

[@rc1360]

Awesome descriptive video! I like how you went through every step of the diagnosing process.

[@bigchungus-oj8zz]

Many hours led to this cat’s confident troubleshooting and repair, I’d be a couple days in, throwing tools and confused, my mind flooded with all the KZbin research…(fantastic resource btw). Great video. SUB’d. Peace out..:)

[@ibrahimolamide5065]

infact i love the way u shoot the video, makes everything clear to me coz i have same issue with F-150 5.4l engine

[@GregSchmidt83]

excellent video with good angles and explanations

[@AngelGomez-yf2ss]

Very explicit video. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. Very helpful.

[@wlonsdale1]

Thank goodness your helper is ok!!

[@PeteVanDemark]

Great video! This helps me a lot. So sorry about your helper. That sounded horrible. He must have been really scared. Glad he is OK.

[@DylanRabier]

Great job Eric 👍 Definitely always be careful. I'm glad your buddy is ok. Sometimes accidents end bad.

[@ADVANCEDLEVELAUTO]

Yes, he is very lucky he did not loose an eye. Thank you for watching!

[@garagetube2830]

happy to hear that your mate is doing fine now , be careful guys

[@arthurfricchione8119]

Eric, another good video. Thanks for walking us through the wiring schematic. Much appreciated. 👍👍👍 hope your co-worker is okay. 👍

[@ADVANCEDLEVELAUTO]

He is doing fine. Thanks for watching!

[@tnamen1307]

@@ADVANCEDLEVELAUTO My car i20 engine is running very quiet as usual. However, as soon as AC clutch is engaged, I hear a squeak sounds and not metallic sounds or alike. The squeezing like sounds go away immediately as AC is off. Even with engine revs, same sounds. And with AC off, as I revs the engine, still the engine is quiet. How to find that squeaky like sounds and fix it? The AC is blowing cold. It seems the AC compressor is ok.

[@AngryBengry]

fantastic/ Thank you for making sure stuff was well lit up and in focus. 10/10

[@scottmcdonald1139]

This was great, I have a pretty good idea of HVAC but not so much automotive AC. This explained what could be wrong with my 2010 F150. Thanks!

[@820performancecomptonbro4]

You're a good teacher

[@raulmichel7630]

Hope your mechanic 👨‍🔧 is ok. All was great with your explanations a-c

[@tam1381]

Nice video and very clearly explained. Hope your buddy is fine,it sounded very painful.

[@ADVANCEDLEVELAUTO]

He is doing much better now. Thanks for watching!

[@camipockets]

Holy cow mechanics can be such heroes

[@8power0]

GOOD DIAGNOSTIC..., PLEASE KEEP THEM COMING SAFETY IS ALWAYS FIRST SORRY TO HAD HEARD THAT . MADE MY SKIN CRAWL .

[@ADVANCEDLEVELAUTO]

Unfortunately, it is in the nature of the type of work we do. Injuries are something that we have to deal with. Thanks for watching!

[@joshbrowning3488]

Awesome video man! And I know it's been a while since the incident but hopefully your guy is doing good today!

[@vg007v7]

Very informative video brotha. Man I miss working on vehicles.

[@alialix2076]

Thank you Eric , Good work man .

[@ADVANCEDLEVELAUTO]

Thank you!

[@upkarbath]

Poor guy I feel sorry for him,always be safe.

[@MasterChief-sl9ro]

I want to know how he did it. Not that have not hurt myself working on vehicles. Slicked my hand wide open on a transmission bell housing. I wear gloves now pulling on them. As them fuckers are sharp...

[@steveacosta7735]

Great video very helpful.Thank you

[@markkennedy2424]

Great video. Thanks for sharing

[@ADVANCEDLEVELAUTO]

Thanks for watching!

[@neilmurphy845]

Ow my god poor fela that sounds really painful he's looky people were around a leak like that could be fatel

[@vhgyg]

great video Thank you and safety first.

[@patrickrtgfgrdrthguyttfisa181]

You know what you are doing. very comprehensive diagnosis didn't do the initial shortcut of just replacing it.

[@matthewkurtz5250]

Very thorough explanation

[@edwardkohout3494]

Great video! Very explanatory.

[@mikecont9742]

Like ac videos alot. Great vids. Very informative.....

[@ADVANCEDLEVELAUTO]

Thanks!

[@juanchotowers]

Great repair video with a complete explanation of how to check the ac problem! One question would have been possible to fix it by changing only the fuse? Or the clutch? Regards

[@johnmendoza6421]

Great job

[@joseantiveros1922]

Great thank you for your info.

[@cjdog2255]

Good vidio I haven't checked those yet Unlike some videos that say change belt witch makes no sense this one makes a lot of sense one other good check is the relay but this is my next check thank you

[@chrobist]

Now that was an awesome tutorial!!!

[@MasterChief-sl9ro]

Fixed this issue all the time. As Shops send then to me. After they toss parts at it. So the first thing to look at is the temp Gauge. Does it work. As the Engine Head Temp sensor fails. It will not come on. So you have to remove the intake on most to reach it. Plus they get the benefit of new intake gaskets...And replace the pig tail while in there. It breaks. And it will look good. So ohm it out....

[@spelunkerd]

The biggest problem with replacing just the clutch can be finding the right parts, those pulleys come is multiple flavors, ha ha. It took me about ten hours of searching the last time I did one. I can see why professionals choose to replace the whole compressor, which comes with a warranty and new parts that are likely to last longer. From a DIY perspective, there are extra expenses for the whole compressor, including seals, receiver dryer, flushing the system, vacuum refrigerant recovery and recharging costs.

[@becomeyourownboss2193]

Thank you!

[@inhalethetrail3935]

Great video

[@LuisDiaz-nw4jw]

Exelent video.

[@redtailhawk289]

Great JOB

[@yamaha37776]

Screwdriver up the noise, owie, that’s one of them things that you only do once. You should get in his box and wrap all his screwdrivers in bubble wrap. Hahaha. As always homie, you a beast!! I enjoy all of your videos!

[@ADVANCEDLEVELAUTO]

Yeah, he is no longer allowed to work on anything without supervision lol Thanks for watching!

[@billyr9840]

Nice !

[@js2622]

great job bro it help me out a lot

[@justinwarren2939]

Damn sh** got serious ! I was just trying to learn something 🤣🤣

[@Alanthe918mobilemechanic]

Wtf poor helper hope he is okay and learned a valuable lesson.

[@Airman..]

Right on the money

[@cerlin9392]

Good video

[@pepe58pepito54]

Best video ever

[@mannyfresh8612]

What software are you using for diagrams and what kind of computer scanner/ are you using ? I work on ac but haven’t got an idea on how to trouble shoot Electrc and the way you provided all this info was really clear to me if you can send me message would be most kindly appreciate it

[@Stricker7792]

thank you for info.. this video had educational info, drama, danger and blood.. lol

[@tnwhiskey68]

In my 2007, I thought the compressor was shot till I hit a bump and it kicked back in. Come to find out, the wire had slipped out of the plug in the back of it. A little bit of wiring work and bam, no compressor replacement!

[@indianajones6577]

Damn good video man

[@juana4292]

What will be a normal price for ac compressor?? It’s there different compressor for a v6 and v8 motors?

[@noeygarza6522]

Working on my 2003 Ford Expedition, Clutch seems to be slipping, then when I turn of the truck it starts to smoke, I guess from too much friction. Clutch looks bent, a brand new clutch cause $124.00. Bought a used junk yard compressor for $99.99 waiting for it to arrive.

[@LosGenuinosByT]

Amigo Vi tu vídeo y me parece excelente, quería realizar una consulta ya que tengo un problema similar con el a/c y es que no enciende, pero al realizar un puente en el relato R202 en el pin 1 y pin 3el compresor arranca y funciona directo (es decir enciende sin necesidad del control de climatización) no hace el ciclo de apagado ni nada. Al realizar el mismo puente entre el pin 1 y el pin 5 si funciona normal como debería y enciende a través del control de climatización. Pero no logro deducir que componente está dañado ya que en el diagrama veo que el relay R202 el pin 1 viene alimentado desde un fusible el número 32 de la fusilera y a su vez energiza la bobina y sale por el pin 2 y va a la pcm luego el pin 3 cierra el circuito y la señal que viene del fusible 11 sale por el pin 5 y va hasta el clutch a través de un diodo. Pero el diodo está bueno. No sé que pueda ser.

[@TheTruthBeToId]

I came here looking for information but found an intense video with information lol. Hope your colleague was all right.

[@raulsanchez2618]

Hey, do I have to replace everything else on system or can I just change compressor?

[@aristas30002000]

Do you have a video showing how to change the AC compressor please upload it I have a 2005 f150 I need to change it myself & can't afford a mechanic.

[@CrowCreekOutdoors]

In all the years I worked as an ER nurse, I never saw anyone who accidentally stabbed themselves up the nose with a screwdriver. I cringe thinking about it, because I know exactly how that would feel. Glad he’s ok, but believe me when I say, that had to hurt like hell.

[@samdorsey4590]

Take it from a retired mechanic. Always & I mean always check fuses & relays first!!

[@jamenramirez1967]

hey buddy how much dose some work like that cost

[@jasoncarter7870]

I have the same truck my AC runs great on the freeway but in traffic or idle it barely feels cool. Any suggestions?

[@andrewsanchez5509]

I have this same problem with the clutch not engaging. I’m reading 13v / 2.5A at the connector. Would you say my AC clutch is bad?

[@stephensmith7202]

What brand did you install, or do you suggest? I have the same thing on a 2009 F-150. Don’t mind FOMOCO. Just quite a bit more. Not everyday I am buying a compressor.

[@meetkiru]

Hello Eric, Good work, appreciate and good to know your colleague is okay. I had a question, don't know if I could get any supporting response from you and the experts out there. Understanding that I know very little of this Auto World and that I do not have special tools, I am unable to figure out- Why does my car AC stops cooling (AC does remain ON) after driving the car for a while. Like at start of the day you start the car, turning ON the AC and drive, post driving a smooth run for say 20-30 mins cruising at about 50-60 KMPH, suddenly the cooling is lost and AC won't provide any cooling unless you switch off the car for an hour or so. Next you park the car aside highway, turn it off for say a good 45-50 minutes break, then start the car and the AC when switched ON starts cooling (No it doesn't cool if you simply turn Off and On the car without taking that large break) But does same thing again.. After a smooth cruising for another 30-45 mins AC will stop cooling, though blower is blowing. I have noticed that the AC clutch does not engage. (But it does engage when car is started for the first time or from long break, but cooling works only for a while.) Can't understand what's going on, as when the car mechanic looked at, he stays AC remains ON and cooling too when he tests it at a garage. Any ideas or suggestions where to look for will help. I don't think my car is known to the US world :) as I am in India and it's made by TATA (now owns Jaguar and Land Rover). It's a pretty old 2006 but my first car so great if Eric can help with his inputs. It's a TATA Indica Xeta car with petrol 1.4 litre engine.

[@blackenigma1054]

Are you guys in Houston? How much do you charge for a diagnostic

[@kristiwhitemon8395]

Thank God

[@DangOhLang]

Subscribed. I search around YT when I'm bored watching different tutorials and you do a great job. Nice 1 handed camera skills, and good step by step troubleshooting. I can only imagine the pain that guy was in after a screw driver up the nose. Glad hes doing okay,.

[@erasmogonzalez2626]

I have 2008 f150 at the fuse box it tilling me the ac compressor is 9 or 8 volt but the battery is at 12 to 13 volts and it tilling me to check charging system wat do u think ? thank you for your help .

[@User-wx8mh]

I have the same king ranch and same problem but all my fuses are good should buy. A new Ac compressor?

[@mann.sarabjeet]

Hey, how to engage the clutch to fill the refrigerant in 2007 F150 4x4 as it's keep on disengaging after 2 second. My system has no gas but when I started to fill that up the clutch start engaging and disengaging. Please reply, thanks

[@Joe_1971]

What scan tool was that that you used in this video? I'm having the same issue with my 05 f150 lariat. No A.C..all the fuses are good, A.C pressure switches are good and pressure in the system. I can bypass the ac clutch relay with a wire and the compressor turns on. I checked the ac compressor relay and that is good. So it appears that the pcm is not sending the ground signal to the relay in order to energize it. While I had the compressor relay bypassed I got 32psi on the low side and 175psi on the high side. With the engine off both pressures were equal almost instantly so I can assume I dont have a plugged orifice tube. Any suggestions?

[@DavidPerez-tk5cp]

Did you fixed?, I have the same issue on my 06 F150, no ground from PCM to the AC relay under the hood.

[@Joe_1971]

@@DavidPerez-tk5cp I found a couple issues. First I removed the front seat to check the wiring to the body control module. That was fine. I checked the wiring running along the drivers side sill plate and found one that was chaffed. Taped it up and it seemed to be fine. But what I noticed was occasionally the lights on the gauge cluster would all come on, speed and tack stop working and a hit to the top of the dash with my fist would get it to start working fine again. Turns out the wiring harness going to the gauge cluster must have a bad/loose intermittent connection. What I did was just give the whole harmess a few spins/turns to put some tension on the plug and I haven't had an issue since.

[@DavidPerez-tk5cp]

@@Joe_1971 that’s rare, I have been locking for this issue for long time now, I don’t have any problems related to the cluster, they’ve changed the engine on January so maybe they cut some wiring or so. I lost with this

[@Joe_1971]

@@DavidPerez-tk5cp Just an FYI...the body control module does control the functioning of the A.C. I believe it sends the ground to the a.c clutch.

[@zizu890]

Good work Eric.

[@ADVANCEDLEVELAUTO]

Thank you!

[@BlackStork.38-11]

Have you ever responded back to anyone!

[@docnez8562]

Holy shit! Nose injuries are no joke.

[@jakemaxville9940]

I have an 07 f150 lariat 5.4 and the clutch kicks on then immediately off then back on then back off and stays off what would that be?

[@brandonclark7523]

What’s the hot wire on a compressor for 2006 f-150 truck

[@ronkent2275]

if all is is good clutch and comp, good the switch is not telling pcm to turn on clutch ,i can turn on with relay tester in and relay plugged in i can pin it out and turn on cools good but pcm wont turn on switch on dash lights up indicating its on , no signal from pcm, it is a manual system on or off

[@frankgonz31]

Great job, but the thing is why is the fuse blown,,,never mind question answered 😅

[@tnamen1307]

My car i20 engine is running very quiet as usual. However, as soon as AC clutch is engaged, I hear a squeak sounds and not metallic sounds or alike. The squeezing like sounds go away immediately as AC is off. Even with engine revs, same sounds. And with AC off, as I revs the engine, still the engine is quiet. How to find that squeaky like sounds and fix it? The AC is blowing cold. It seems the AC compressor is ok.

[@chriss1227]

Isolate the location it's coming from, remove the drive belt, spin the pulleys and check for excessive play. That should help narrow it down.

[@throttletherapy9998]

I'm surprised the pulley bearing wasn't making noise, l definitely did not hear it on the audio

[@ADVANCEDLEVELAUTO]

No noise at all. Thank you for watching!

[@ufartface]

how can it make noise if it wasnt turning

[@jacobhertz8044]

Would this work on a 1997 f150

[@poolbob8776]

When you first showed the ac clutch it looked like a small rock was between the clutch and the compressor.

[@Dylan-su8sj]

Well that escalated quickly

[@misaeltony2523]

Omg 😱

[@salvadormendez9861]

Damm homie hope ur coworker is ok

[@paultomasetti5164]

Stabbing your self must be a Houston phenomenon. I was changing a wiper refill on my big truck (semi) in Houston. Held it with my teeth so I could climb up the steps and on to the tire, raised my leg, knee smacked bottom of blade, refill into the roof of my mouth. Still have the scar. I won’t buy refills anymore or climb with my hands full.

[@ADVANCEDLEVELAUTO]

Holy crap! That sounded painful. It’s the damn Houston heat lol

[@paultomasetti5164]

ADVANCED LEVEL AUTO - made my eyes water for sure, tasted blood for a couple of days. At the time I was more worried that someone saw me pull that bone head maneuver. I was really mad at myself for being so stupid.

[@billyr9840]

@@paultomasetti5164 glad the only permanent damage was to your ego ! LOL ! The part about somebody might have seen ya pull that bonehead maneuver is some funny sh*t, after the fact ! Tell ya the truth, can't say I ever saw anybody with a screwdriver stuck up thier nose before !!!! LOL ! Take Care .

[@paultomasetti5164]

Billy R -😄

[@calebhadaway9991]

Very informative video! About to help my brother with his A/C issues on same exact truck! Only his engages and disengages whenever on throttle and won't come back on till you restart the vehicle! What model autel scan tool is that?

[@deanthomson1654]

That new AC compressor is noisier than a guy stabbing himself in the nose with a screwdriver.

[@aterack833]

Omfg dude, your poor friend

[@jakestellar4600]

What is causing my 1998 triton v8 to pulse? It will kick on about every 10 seconds run for about 3 seconds and kick off.

[@ADVANCEDLEVELAUTO]

Usually when it cycles quickly, it’s because it’s low on refrigerant.

[@jakestellar4600]

ADVANCED LEVEL AUTO yeah I shot a few squirts in there and gauge is reading GREEN, but I checked it again and the gauge is pulsing from the very front of the green section to the almost yellow end when the unit kicks on.

[@jakestellar4600]

ADVANCED LEVEL AUTO side note, I found the relay under dash and it felt hot but it’s working as I hear/feel it click when I plug it in.

[@Randemoller]

Charles Wolford Mine is doing the same exact thing it kicks on for a few seconds then kicks off. Gauge cycling from green to red or yellow. Blowing hot air. I took the clutch plate off cleaned it w/ brake clean, no change. No shins inside clutch assembly. Maybe clearance is to wide? Hmm 🤔 Considering throwing in an entire new compressor.

[@jakestellar4600]

Randubles P hey I let some pressure out and now it’s not even attempting to engage so I filled it up again after disconnecting the battery for half hour and it’s still not doing anything at all. Sucks lol