Honda FIT - A/C Compressor Replacement

In this video I remove and install a new OEM compressor on a customers 2009 Honda FIT with the big 1.5L. The compressor on the car is still good but the magnetic clutch has started to fail and the customer requested a whole new compressor.
-Enjoy!
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[@joeroggenbeck8444]

I added this to my wedding vow - " You can tell me what to do, OR how to do it- but you can't tell me both "

[@yhird]

The funnel is never too big. Mrs. O is just hilarious. Thank you Eric. Great video. Cheers.

[@TStheDeplorable]

Japanese guys who watch these mechanic channels must get a swell of pride every time the mechanic remarks how the part must be good because it's from Japan. Same with the guys in Taiwan. The Chinese guys, on the other hand . . .

[@bullbutter9699]

I know right , manufacturing pride left the building with Elvis and a bean counter here in the good old USA a long time ago.

[@MrTonyPiscatelle]

Taiwan LOL its crap too !

[@billclayton8127]

@@bullbutter9699 THE OLD SAYING. WHAT GOES AROUND COMES ALONG!

[@kc2213]

1980s mentality. CLASSIC. The big bad China boogeyman is coming!

[@TStheDeplorable]

@@kc2213 China parts absolutely tend to be crap.

[@clintprice2123]

The Mr & Mrs O comedy team was surely on top of their game today! Hope your cold is gone quickly!

[@jg6142]

Eric Mrs O stole the show!

[@tonyking3125]

As a decent shadetree mechanic I see myself taking over half a day to do what you did in probably one hour. It's interesting to watch a professional work.

[@wakcedout]

for starters we need someway to drain the system and refill it lol and then theres the pain in the ass of how tight that engine bay is. it almost makes it vital to have a lift to move around the whole car.

[@GdeMarco787]

AND ILL BET YOU'D REUSE OLD PHUCKING O-RINGS! Right?

[@tonyking3125]

Well, Yes....@@GdeMarco787

[@wisfull11]

why so nasty talking on here?@@GdeMarco787

[@johnhufnagel]

having all the tools helps. having a lift REALLY helps. when you're not having to get up and down from your back to work on things, it's a major time saver. still, there's pride in getting it done no matter how you do it.

[@danlemke6407]

Great "funky" video. As a HVAC tech, I would never trust vacuum for a leak test. Obviously it will show a big leak, but this system didn't come in empty, so like you, I would run with it. Had it been empty, I would have put a vapor charge or nitrogen in and found/fixed the leaks and do another recovery. Some leaks will require expensive and difficult parts replacement. It sucks to replace one leaky component, only to find another after you did all that work. Open systems can be very troublesome and many will not work on them. I would like to mention, many recovery systems or cheap air powered vacuum pumps will not reach a level of vacuum to boil the moisture out, which is the biggest killer of AC systems. A two stage vacuum pump will do the trick. A cool thing to show this is to seal a jar with water in it and a valve in the cap to hook to the pump and you will see water boil in your hand at room temp. It is a good learning experience. Sorry for the long blow, but maybe someone will find it useful.

[@lordjaashin]

only high pressure test with nitrogen is good for finding leaks. uv dye in some rare cases. vacuum test is not reliable for finding leaks. if i remember correctly, vacuum creates only 14 psi differential with atmosphere pressure. which is pretty low for leak finding.

[@billupstateny9151]

@ dan. Are you a member of the rocket science team as well ❓

[@whatdoyouthinktodd]

Whose middle name is Houston 😂

[@keithlibner9259]

I was wondering about replacing the schraeders.

[@billupstateny9151]

@@keithlibner9259 Let not your heart be troubled 🍶

[@paradislarry]

THE BEST South Main Video ... back to the old intro ... mrs O ... & Eric exposing what customers are really like THE BEST !

[@edcope]

these two need a podcast. the funniest one liners and interactions are always mr & mrs O.

[@catranger01]

Honda Fit from Japan were one of the most reliable cars ever made.

[@SiXiam]

My 09 from Japan is running strong!

[@jefffch]

Mrs. O is soo honest. Always lookin' out for the customer.

[@ohiomoto]

Your relationship with Mrs. O is inspirational. Lucky for me, my wife is also awesome!

[@z06doc86]

Smart move to change the entire compressor given the mileage. The customer must take good care of this Honda. Not a rusted out mess.

[@Mac4Willy]

Good to know that you pass the savings onto the customer. As always you are a good honest person, and great mechanic. Thank you.

[@chrishuelsman952]

This episode of "as the SMA turns" is gold.

[@RenegadesGarage]

South Main Auto.. When you switched funnels and Mrs. O said that's not that much bigger, that was funny. But when you said the other funnel is too big and Mrs. O said it's never too big, I laughed so hard my side started hurting. The commentary between you two is awesome!! Oh yeah nice job on the A/C work too. That looked like an easy one to do. Some can be a PITA.

[@joshfrench5773]

It makes no real difference but its worth mentioning... After 10 or so years rubber o-rings sometimes go bad and turn into plastic. I always replace them as a rule of thumb but if they protrude out passed the flange still and they are still rubbery Then it will be sealed untill the next guy comes along. Loving your videos here in Wales, UK. Keep on wrenching Mr. O. We love it.

[@LTVoyager]

I used Phillips screwdrivers on my Japanese motorcycles for decades, but finally bought a JIS set a few years ago as everyone needs more tools. They actually do make a huge difference and I find that they work better than Phillips screwdrivers on many Phillips screws. If I had to use only one style screwdriver for both style screws, I’d pick JIS.

[@ranger178]

these are the best videos good old-fashioned wrenching away replace some old part with a new one and banter with the wife.

[@SierraOne]

Some Mrs. O GOLD! Always a great time with SMA, THANKS!

[@natetallman]

I laughed out loud a few times! The trick with the paper towel is worth the price of admission.

[@TeemarkConvair]

hanky panky? wiggle the hose

[@brianpiper3188]

Dan's Pro Shop offered the same trick today to. I use a small piece of painter's tape, but both were definitely worth the price of admission!

[@stuartc6811]

Looks just like Honda civic compressor I had to replace On the wife’s car a joy to work on. Always happy to watch mr & Mrs O

[@markmalikowski4971]

Nice to have an easy peasy one for a change. Love the banter between you and Mrs. O. Great video as always!!

[@patkane761]

Thanks for the Ranshu info. I pass on what I save on parts to my people, it keeps them coming back. And thanks for the help on a Jeep that was driving me crazy. I found a 5 year old video and goter done 👍👍 Eric the Guru O 🔧

[@Sojourning_]

For years and years, I took my truck to this one shop, I tell them why I brought it in, I get a call a day or so later, it's done, I neve asked them how much, I never looked at the invoice, I was glade to pay it to have the truck made right. As time went on, I could see by the way my truck was not handled with care, and I was getting double talk, I stopped bringing the truck back to that shop. Blessings to you and yours....

[@jeffcooper5789]

If this fixing cars doesn't work there is always the Mrs. O show.

[@davidsumpter]

Worked on the wife's car this weekend and made my torque wrench sound as I tightened the bolts!😊

[@rkeesee916]

You’re in rare form for this one, Mr O! Thanks for another great video. Hope you’re feeling better.

[@joshpean8527]

I love giving the ol’ hondoo the 2 finger tickler! Hey thanks for the resource to find less expensive factory ac parts!

[@randyhughes5160]

I have watched you for several years and still enjoy it

[@lexteakmialoki5544]

Of all things I learned watching the channel over the years, the ability to get the right socket on the first try has helped me the most !

[@W62315]

"Two finger tickler" ... gets em loose every time!

[@weshawkins7165]

The back and forth with Mrs O over the size of the funnel with her final comment of it’s never to big, lol. Ranshu parts, good call, their right over the summit from me in Sparks Nevada, thanks Eric.

[@brucehobbs1734]

Mrs O was on fire!

[@TeemarkConvair]

isn't she always?🤗

[@IAmTheShaz]

Oh man. The back and forth with Mrs. O about the graduated cylinder was classic 😆 This guy needs a bigger funnel 😆

[@chrislavigne1212]

I need to do my heater core. And i keep getting a runaround about recovery and recharging the system. Most places want $200 to recover and that as well to recharge. So needless to say i havent done it yet. And i really dont wanna just let it into the atmosphere. But at $400 its almost cheaper to have them do the heater core for $800-1000. Great video,love the classic intro.

[@Alan59-n9d]

I have a 2009 Honda Jazz the A/C still works and has never been touched since new ! ☺

[@whatdoyouthinktodd]

I get a bad attitude when I'm sick too. I don't understand why those comments get to you. You know your job and you do it well. Turn the comments off. We can talk to you on Wednesday

[@billsmobile829]

Wow!!! Finally a compressor you can easily get to on a front wheel drive! Lol I can't believe how easy it came out. That's a rarity these days! Love the videos and you're absolutely right the customer is always right until "she's" wrong! Mrs O cracks me up!!

[@Slicerwizard]

Effortless on Subarus. Pretty much where the exhaust manifold is on that Hondoo.

[@sambell385]

I agree with you because replacing O-rings on certain parts on cars tend to make them leak the old ones 80% of the time work better than the replacement ones

[@arthurmccarron4379]

Brother-in-law has. 2012 fit. He loves it

[@HondaHMC]

My daily is a 2010 Fit. Most reliable car I have ever owned. 156K miles, 5 spd.

[@wallingj68]

17:20 - God bless you Mrs O!

[@bombardier3qtrlbpsi]

For the Suggestion box. Mr.O and Mrs.O start your own comedy tour. I get a free ticket cause I thought of it first😂😂

[@sambell385]

I love Mrs.O! She is a darling you’re a blessed man you found a real woman right there Brother ! the best to you and your family

[@victorbellan8357]

Nice Job, you make the job look easy, thanks for sharing!

[@charlesbaker4376]

Thank you for actually using a ratchet/socket from start to finish!

[@hasletjoe5984]

Sure looks like that Honda is in much better shape than the typical Chevy/Ford vehicles. Thanks for the video and the cameo by Mrs. "O"..

[@dblair1247]

I really like the banter between you and your wife. It adds a lot to your channel.

[@edwardrobichaud6106]

Took 50 years to learn that "hanky" in the socket to hold the bolt trick! Thanks Eric O

[@livnowpayl8r]

I used to use the hanky method until I found Tekton nut-grip sockets… no more hankies for me!

[@BrandonBarrett86]

Perfect way to end the night!!!

[@carloserazo1286]

you can put a compressor and talk to her at the same time, your my hero!!!

[@wk2268]

Funny how the EPA still regulates R134A.... It's the same thing they put in canned air that is used to clean dust of stuff. R12 was the nasty refrigerant but it's super rare now.

[@davidnorton5887]

R134a is the new nasty lol.

[@stevewesley8187]

It's all about CONTROL .............

[@sidvis7235]

I don't often comment, but, as always, I enjoy your videos and appreciate your code of ethics! Thanks for another greta video.

[@RHD360]

Been looking all over for that SK plastic rivet removal tool kit. Or even the individual tools. No luck. Sold out everywhere. Because of your video, Eric.

[@DarkHorseCom]

Hey Eric!!! So glad you're back, and feeling better.

[@oliver_klozoff]

When you mentioned krown I immediately understood why that car is a 200,000 mi car in the PRNY and isn't crusty.

[@rogern5368]

Sitting here watching while recovering from some PRNY or Michigander snowbird passing the cold or Rona to me while down here I feel the same as you. Never less it was a great show. Good info as always. As usual “Thanks for posting” !!! Get well soon Mr O ! Hope Mrs O doesn’t catch it. My Mrs did !!!!!!

[@chrisreed8525]

I call them crosshead, so do all my mates, we work on 777 and Airbus 319 and 320’s, our main problem was really thick paint, we all have our cross to bear i guess Mr O.

[@robpulda3363]

God Bless you Mrs. O, quite a sneeze!

[@ThmsPtrsn]

"Colder than a Well-Diggers Wallet" never heard that one before. Young and from the southwest (not many wells down here).

[@tazafiriou]

I did that exact job on my daughter’s fit 2 years ago. Went with aftermarket and so far so good.

[@dougkubash8673]

Probably a good idea to replace the compressor. Better than the original puking its guts and scattering bits throughout the system. Good job!

[@chosipian]

thank you Mrs O for starting my day with a big laugh due to your bawdy most welcome sense of humor!!

[@goptools]

Mrs. O was really on a roll in this one!

[@johndickerson9328]

You mentioned that the A/C bolts sometimes break inside the compressor. I was wondering 🤔 if you ever considered applying a little bit of anti-sieze on the non-threaded shanks of the bolts 🔩?

[@dc5723]

I'm glad everyday is your first day. Don't make me feel bad when I'm the same way, daily first rodeo.

[@wdxwm300]

A cold can knock you down even memory RSV is going around here Take care plenty fluids and take your vitamins and make sure to get your rest This is a command we want to keep you going with your very interesting videos

[@jiujitsuforall8627]

Funniest SMA video yet!!! Mrs. O.: "That's NOT that much bigger!" Eric O.: "That's what she said!" Mrs. O.: "I don't think so-It's NEVER TOO big!"

[@ellesmerewildwood4858]

"Damn it woman, the customer is ALWAYS right." Except when he strolls into the office demanding restitution because your compressor rusted his wheels. Yes, I remember that episode of SMA.

[@chrisforker7487]

You make this look so easy! I need to replace my compressor on my truck and not looking forward to it!

[@jrehtil1494]

Honesty is key to success!

[@davidhollfelder9940]

Thanks Eric for the Ranshu A/C parts tip. I’ve replaced a few A/C clutches with Maxsam A/C clutches .. it’s all they do, and have had good experience/results. As always, great video and thanks for the extra effort.

[@hankhessig6586]

Thank you for the HVAC source - pro-tip - great Content!

[@thomaschristensen755]

I like your content. It has a nice balance of information and humour. Thanks for posting. BTW, thanks for acknowledging your Canadian viewers like myself.

[@daviddamico4288]

They always have to have the last word…. Get a bigger funnel.. classic video ..great work Eric..

[@davidpierce3386]

Goes back to say, the development stage of the building of a project is a true guess and learn. The bolster looks the same but has many many updates.

[@wallingj68]

Working on the AC in the wintertime with Ice, Ice, Baby in the background (although it's probably the real Queen song). Happy Monday!

[@mikedodds7547]

Well, the real Queen song was Under Pressure, so still appropriate :)

[@jonminer9891]

IMHO, Honda makes geat engines. Thanks for sharing! Stay Healthy!

[@cameradoctor205]

I hear ya Eric regarding the memory !! Every repair I do has an accompanying note from me for reminders ... ;)

[@gregorysmith1107]

I really enjoy watching your videos they have helped me a great deal keep up the great work

[@shanestrains2849]

Don't you love when the serpentine belt is about to go back on and all the sudden it comes down on you like a bead necklace 😁Those o-rings looked to have been replaced before, from the factory they're black. edit - It was also really cool to hear you buy from Ranshu as well, always had good experience with them.

[@ronwatson4902]

Good one. Straight forward fix!

[@ChrisWilliams-pu8pj]

Thank you for the lead on AC parts! Have a great day!

[@nickb2509]

That was my last experience with krown too. All over the plastic, windows, interior. Motivated me to start doing my own….

[@austinh1028]

Preventive maintenance. not required work, but gives peace of mind it won't grenade itself and cause further expenses later that don't need to happen. They must not be planning to replace that Honda any time soon either!

[@davidmorris436]

Eric your a lucky man to have mrs.O . Love the videos 👍🏻

[@sfbfriend]

Back in the 60's if it was made in Japan it was crap! Had to be American made, man how times have changed. Good vid Mr. O. Have you not taught Mrs O what the proper size is?

[@68stonesfan]

Cool video as always. I think at ~200k I would have replaced the Schrader valves and o-rings. The work instructions directed that the o-rings be changed. Those parts don't cost very much and (usually) take no time to replace.

[@winch1587]

Had the evaporator replaced on my car a couple of months ago. A week after replacement I started to smell gas again inside the car, although it was very faint. It gradually cooled less and less. Went back to the ac guy and he fixed it for free. The o-rings that came with the evap were not good. After changing those it is good as new again. On a 20 year old car.

[@ricktotty2283]

We would be glad to have you in Tennessee someday. You do good work.

[@Paul1958R]

Eric, Great video - thank you! I was surprised the new compressor didnt come with the o-rings for the lines. Paul (in MA)

[@bismarcksandiego6539]

Mr O. If I could make a suggestion? If you have an old, spare hard drive, you can remove the rare earth magnets and plop it on your extension. pulls nuts no prob

[@mikechiodetti4482]

Another great job done at SMA. Customer takes good care of that car. Nice to hear Mrs. O. I hope that's spelled Ranshu. I gotta check that out.

[@marksd5650]

If I could do it, wait I can’t do it which is why you do it. And thanks a bunch. Best regards Eric and Mrs O.

[@Nightflyr100]

Enjoyed your how-to, ty!

[@PatrickJMele]

Eric why didn't you change the Schrader Valves as a common practice? Normally the small ring rubbers are worn and its good practice and cheap and your job will last longer.

[@ShainAndrews]

Or.. you just messed with something and created an issue that you are fixing with aftermarket unknown...

[@MrMebigfatguy]

Next video should be a day in the shop for Mrs O. The people would go nuts.

[@billmalec]

The ones that insist on JIS probably also use a torque wrench on every fastener, no matter how rusted or oil-coated it is.

[@KryptKicker51]

Hey Eric...No more colds...start using Nascent Iodine, 3 drops on your tongue every 2 weeks! Wife and I have been "cold and upper respiratory infection" free for 6 years. Remember, if I can do it, so can you! Thanks for reading!!