Hyundai Sonata - No A/C Compressor Clutch Operation

[@int53185]

Eric will always be our favorite, no matter who else comes along.

[@johnperez93640]

U know, i really appreciate the clarity of how u explain ur videos. U dont have any uuhh uh and uhh, no useless camera angles and views, u dont fill with time with deep opinions about things u hate while doing ur work. Thank u for ur time making ur videos and really putting all the effort in that u do.

[@976Billybob]

You are awesome at showing that someone in the trades requires an education far more vast than most people realize. The knowledge that you display with the diagnosis of problems to tracking down the solution and executing the repair is very impressive.. Love the videos brother, keep them up!!

[@smitty225]

Awesome diagnosis. I wish I could trust every shop to do this kind of work.

[@toms1499]

I know you said you are not certified but I am always amazed at your knowledge and how through you are with diagnosing the problems. I think you need to be the one writing the ASE handbook. keep the great videos coming! Happy Mother's Day Ms O!

[@SouthMainAuto]

No way man, I just make YT videos so that is all you see. There are millions of mechanics out there much smarter than me!

[@joeshearer1247]

South Main Auto Repair millions? Doubt that maybe hundred tops

[@focusfrenzy9759]

ditto! Eric is in the top ten percent if not higher of his trade!! I am a commercial vehicle tech and most of the folks I work with can not grasp how a light bulb works, much less ohms law. was it just the cameras mic or was that compressor rather noisy?

[@Sandbag1300]

You have to be ASE certified as a prerequisite to earn your SMA certification.

[@uggadugga8070]

Maybe Eric should call up Scotty K. for some help since the current helpers are going back to school?! LOL...

[@madbull9988]

Really love and appreciate all the videos lately. Keep up the good work. By far the best automotive repair channel on KZbin

[@SouthMainAuto]

Thanks!

[@eddiemartinez265]

Very true SMA is the best.

[@mrb1864]

mixes learning with humour & a good friendly humble style. Fun to watch and extremely well produced considering the work in question . quite simply youtube GOLD .

[@elizabethwilson974]

Excellent video! I'm sure many would have been satisfied to swap out the fuse, call her fixed, and roll her, but not you! Very informative, and entertaining, watching you get to the root cause of the problem. I hope the customer gave you the job, and if so, that we can ride along for the repair! Keep up the solid work, thanks for another GREAT video!

[@SouthMainAuto]

I did get the job but she said it will be a while. It is a very expensive fix because Hyundai only sell the whole compressor which sucks.

[@mechtechguy8192]

isn't some company that make some junk aftermarket clutch that you can put on to avoid removing the compressor?

[@dans_Learning_Curve]

www.ebay.com/itm/New-A-C-AC-Compressor-CLUTCH-KIT-977012B201-Sonata-Santa-Fe-Sorento-Optima-COIL-/252730263488?fits=Year%3A2007%7CMake%3AHyundai%7CModel%3ASonata%7CSubmodel%3ALimited%7CEngine+-+Liter_Display%3A3.3L&hash=item3ad7e5c7c0:g:gQMAAOSw-KFXc3ID&vxp=mtr

[@eddiemartinez265]

Yes you know who makes it but don't say the name Eick hates them.

[@elizabethwilson974]

South Main Auto Repair And I have a Sonata too.. oh boy

[@UtahDarkHorse]

Who in the world are the handful of guys who thumbs down your videos!? Are they typically the same people each time? I think your videos are great and I really appreciate you sharing your wisdom and experiences. I've learned alot from you. Thank you and keep up the good work.

[@baxrok2.]

Wow, what a week. Thanks so much for the time you invested in this weeks videos. You really treated us to something special. Happy Mothers Day Vanessa! Thanks SMA!

[@mikeyanp]

I know I'm a year and change late to the party but... I'm a aircraft tech that grew up working on cars in my dad's shop. I ran into the same issue on my Sonata. I went about it a little differently and with happy home owner crappy tools. Came to same conclusion as you did just took a little longer. Lol. Great job man! Just found your channel while looking for a video on how fuel pump comes out. Most of the time I don't listen to idiots on KZbin I just watch to see where and how it comes out. With you my friend... I will leave the volume on! Your not one of the normal idiots on here! Thanks! Look forward to seeing AND LISTENING to your videos.

[@rjf2926]

Enjoyed Mrs. O's cameo appearance. Wishing her a happy Mother's day. It would be great to see you both working on her timing belt together! The white lab coat and sharks with lasers part was great.

[@jeremycraske7233]

Watched you while looking at mom's car. Already checked fuse and swapped starter relay for ultimate check. Without your fancy scantool, but your brilliant hypothesis and your findings of the correct resistance, the only other thing I could think to do was check the positive battery terminal that was shielded by a plastic cover. I lifted the cover to find massive corrosion and burnt plastic. Installed new terminal and the compressor is behaving. Will get a good voltmeter next just to check amperage. You Rock! from Clermont, FL

[@rollingrockfan2482]

Another great video what I like the best is Eric finding a the true cause of the problem. One comment was about the expensive tools he uses BUT if you watch and listen with a test light and an Ohm meter you can do many of the same tests with simple tools. No I can't see waves, etc but at least find a direction. Now to find a lab coat to send and one of Ivans head lights.

[@mr.nobody9630]

SMA - Just wishing Mrs. O. a very happy mother's day....Thanks yet again for more videos.

[@dickhead7400]

Love it when Mrs. O pops in for a quick hello

[@dreally7029]

best vid to date!!!! hits it all! Happy Mothers day to Mrs. O, and all the other Mothers out there!

[@haywardsautomotive6156]

Nice diagnosis Eric. 12. amps I was waiting for the pop but no doubt with heat over time and vibration it'd blow. Nice labeling on your values :D. A video every day this week as awesome and appreciated and you just went to 79K subscribers...nice!!

[@sharpsh00ter111]

hey eric, man i have really enjoyed watching your videos. i work in a garage and have watched several of your vids and they have helped me tremndously. keep putting out there and hope everyone is having a blessed day. big hello from Alabama

[@paullenzen2562]

Ohms law not to be confused with Mrs. O's law................. ever !

[@SouthMainAuto]

Hahah true true

[@nickolashutton9353]

Hey Eric have automotive repair books can share with me please.

[@aaronermis4082]

Great video. A demonstration of what’s missing with many “mechanics” these days, the ability to troubleshoot. Most now a days find a code and change a part. It either works or they shrug their shoulders and change another part.

[@B.E.Long.63]

YOU ARE THE BEST OUT HERE, AND THERE. THANKS FOR SHARING ALL YOUR KNOWLEDGE, ALWAYS LEARN SOMETHING HERE....

[@febbral]

Eric, another great video on troubleshooting AC problem, Happy Mothers to Mrs O.

[@Technaci0us]

Most wholesome mechanic in America

[@wyattoneable]

Like bakroc2 said, it's been a treat to see a video every day this week. Happy Mothers day to Vanessa and thanks for the lesson. ohms law is more fun when you see it in action. my Vantage 2400 cropped out on me too. I miss that dude.

[@watsonm05]

Wow, I was so juiced to hear you punning! You're showing a lot of potential. Make sure you go with the flow whenever you feel the pressure.

[@leebarnes655]

SMA tee shirt - Ohm's law is NOT just a suggestion. Summarized by the better half's wow in sarcastic undertones = priceless stuff as usual. Wordplay with first observation being it's not intermittent. End wrap up we have a 3 ohm coil now at 1.5 and I'm thinking it didn't leave the factory like that. So just because we don't see it changing resistance it's not intermittent? Just a difference in time scale of observation window here. Sorry, in my book it's intermittent with an obvious tendency towards constant symptoms. And being intermittent it is unreliable and simply has to go. Silver play button is rapidly approaching - congrats as you well deserve it. Top drawer entertainment value every time.

[@DavidD-qr2vn]

Happy Mothers Day Mrs. O. A vid every day this week.... Awesome!

[@testosteroneinc.3800]

This guy is on a roll with the Videos! Intake appreciated.

[@JPilot2]

G'day, Mr. O! A Happy Mothers Day for Mrs. O! I've appreciated all your wonderful videos lately! Thank you very much for the Hyundai Sonata - No A/C Compressor Clutch Operation! Oh, by the way, "Mechanics can always be counted on in the 'clutch.' ;-) Cheers!

[@Bekim8310]

And I was planning to do some work on my jeep today. But I'll watch some SMA first to get me pumped up!

[@NightOwlPal]

It's Christmas in May...Love the back to back videos!

[@MrBawston]

I remember when these first started rolling through the shop and we use to do the clutch assembly under warranty

[@SouthMainAuto]

I checked w/ Hyundai and they do not even sell the clutch separate anymore...

[@MrBawston]

Hyundai is weird like that now u have to get the compressor

[@satamanschmidt3428]

Time to call Ranshu!!

[@jeremyanthony9300]

you rock Eric. tell Mrs. o. happy mother's day

[@sharedknowledge6640]

You totally made the right call to hook up the current probe early. This is a non-obvious failure to the backyard mechanic because the new fuse fixed it and the clutch still works. So the average joe wouldn't necessarily expect the clutch. Sadly I noticed its also apparently leaking oil right into the alternator. Way to go Hyundai. They seem to get 95% of it right and just fall on their face for the last 5%.

[@saulns7159]

My hf air compressor kept blowing my cigarette lighter fuse. I "upgraded" to 15a and life was good. After many years, ive lost and replaced said compressor with jumppack w/comp. Never thinking about that 15a fuse till now, thanks Dr. O. I will be downgrading soon. #trueconfessions

[@martystevens3969]

saulns Sometimes a cigarette lighter can blow a fuse by shorting internally. The element itself can short and blow the fuse. Replace the whole thing. On a Ford, the new one comes with spade terminal and the old had a stem in the center. You might have to install a female connector on the wire. The new has the female connector on the inner shell.

[@mikechiodetti6737]

Another Great Video! Ya gatta have the tools to verify the problem. Scopes, Amp Clamps, DMM's, Pressure Gauges, Pressure Sensors and more! Oh ya.......Scope On A Rope too, can't forget that guy!

[@Bekim8310]

Im getting in the habit of clicking like before I even watch the video. Because I know im gonna like it!

[@skiraf]

Can you replace the clutch without removing the a/c compressor from the car? Great video.

[@robertkucsmas1126]

Very informative and grateful with your knowledge with a good humor added to make all episodes interesting.

[@63256325N]

I said you need a puller to pull the puller (fuse) at the exact time you did. Got a good laugh out of that one. Thanks for the video.

[@jayss10]

I love the look Mrs O. gave you. I think all us married guys have been given that look by our wives when we share something we think is important that they really couldn't care one little bit about at all LOL.

[@worsttintentions]

Damn, you gained 4k subscribers since the beginning of the week? Great job, bud!!!!

[@chadharmon5716]

Thanks for stopping come again 😂 ms o

[@gmoney9588]

Catching a glimpse of the project civic . I see a tire off , a jack stand under and a drain pan . Do we see a video update in the future ?

[@HUBBABUBBADOOPYDOOP]

Eric- I know you know this, but I'll point it out for other viewers here- in our part of the Country (Upstate, NY) and elsewhere- having a fully functional AC is also important for the cold Season. The HVAC system also operates in HOT Defrost mode, to quickly heat and dry the cabin air, preventing it from frosting the _inside_ glass, as well as the outside of the windshield, without totally relying on the engine temperature being hot.

[@satamanschmidt3428]

Dude out here in Arizona brakes are optional. AC is not.

[@HUBBABUBBADOOPYDOOP]

ok, dude

[@jjscalifornia5086]

For the old broken Vantage, have you seen Scanner Danner's video "Snap-on Vantage MT2400 will not turn on"? Apparently, the solder joints between the battery clips and circuit board are failure prone, but easily repaired.

[@kevinwoodcock7578]

Happy Mother's Day Mrs O!!

[@joetiller1031]

Happy Mothers Day MRS. O.

[@shaneharrison4775]

Nice when you started the hunt my first thought was a blown fuse or a seized fan clutch hadent contemplated a high energy draw from a bad working clutch

[@jgeorges3061]

MR O, GOOD INFO IT IS ALWAYS FUN TO WATCH YOU . CHEEEEEERS

[@Anibal92234]

oh my god this month has been good :D Thank you SMA always putting out such good videos!

[@ThePlowGuys]

I am glad you mention to look to see if there is anything else running off the same fuse. On my E250 I have the DRL (Daytime running light) that run off of the same fuse as the compressor clutch. Great video buddy. Here is a Question. Is there a way to preserve a car's brake rotors so they don't rust to crap during none use. I have 16000 miles on our plow truck and the garage says I need to replace all four rotors and pads.

[@fredflintstone8048]

windings either shorted to each other, or shorted to ground somewhere which would effectively shorten the length of the winding reducing the resistance.

[@wileycrutchfield6958]

Been watching for awhile I think I channeled you yesterday. Friend has 04 Volvo S40 with bad skip. He bought new coils,wires and plugs. I said should we not check compression. We did and number 2 cylinder has a "dead hole"."There's your problem lady" Thanks for the fantastic videos. Oh by the way wife needs to know about asparagus crowns and where to purchase them.

[@polaroy2]

Always enjoy watching!

[@billrimmer5596]

Like 79,000 other people, I always enjoy the videos. You're the best! I noticed your Autel seems to have wiring diagrams and identifix on it. How does that work?? Thank u very much!!

[@PatrickJago]

You have the coolest toys Eric!

[@sandyande]

cheers Eric o good stuff, I tipl I read years ago was that a fuse was manufactured to pop at 1.5 x its current rating i.e. 10 amps would blow at 15 amps, what do u think? thanks again, sandy

[@johnhamilton6205]

Since it’s north east have you thought of cleaning the contacts since corrosion is a norm up there! More corrosion(oxidation) means more current pull

[@rogerhaynes2661]

"I=V/R - It's not just a suggestion, IT'S THE LAW" needs to be an SMA teeshirt.

[@Jursaw]

This video was really informative! Learn a lot through you. I want to improve my diag skills specially for finding out what blew the fuse. Keep up the great work! I appreciate the content

[@theadventuresofjavier8698]

all you were missing was the pico..love the scanner O edition of SMA...NEED A PULLER FOR THE PULLER..lmao .almost spilled my wake up juice...i need it because of the great vids coming out. cheers

[@uggadugga8070]

Agree! That was classic Eric O. !!

[@davjociestanski1587]

Eric all your videos have great information in them even for the DIYer just to know when someone or shop talk to you You are n the ballpark and know what they're talking about thank you

[@crazycory25]

And the daily videos continue! Awesome! Keep it up Dr. O

[@stephenbennett4206]

I enjoy watching your tutorials on automotive vehicle repairs. Do you ever do diesel servicing and/or repairs on vehicles such as Mazda BT50 or Ford Rangers (that is what they are known as here in Australia)

[@SouthMainAuto]

We do not have the small diesel vehicles like you folks have there. Very few diesel cars and light trucks

[@christianerance]

I love my 3.2 , 5 cylinder Ford ranger

[@joshdrost4689]

Watching your videos is like watching a magician work. Very interesting! Wish I lived closer to your shop I've got a Silverado that might give you a challenge haha!! Thanks for the great videos!

[@lightningsmokerXx]

I can't wait for the Krown Video i'm dying for it

[@davidtatum8682]

Put in a 30 amp fuse. All fixed.

[@jwheatley1209]

David Tatum what amp fuse did you replace? Maybe that’s all I need for mine to work

[@fsu3784]

😂

[@shawnbroman]

Your videos go great with cold beer my friend 🍻

[@dreally7029]

I started to think, What if YOU were lucky enough to have Eric as your mechanic? Holy crap .. 1. Your car would be diagnosed correctly. 2. The Repair would NEVER endanger you, or more importantly, your family. 3. The repair bill would be so honest, you would give Eric " the ole reach around" (sorry 'bout that last bit). Since he lives in an awful climate, there is no fear that masses will move to upstate new york so there will not be a population shift. Eric (hopefully, as awareness spreads) will cause the car repair industry to change.

[@satamanschmidt3428]

You've got a higher probability of being hit by a meteor than you have of the car industry EVER changing.

[@dreally7029]

Rethinking after your reply,,, you're right. Pipe dreams :(

[@bobbycars1340]

It's in the mid 40's, people want their A/C. Fantastic

[@vodonnell1]

Very good, impressed with your logical approach.

[@davidsawyer1599]

Hey Eric! Spend some time with the family!

[@billyjay4672]

once again Mr O.you come up trumps nice job.i think all new mechanics should be put through their tests by you because your the man. top dog. keep up the good work as always.

[@Kanesgarage]

Thanks for all the video uploads! Keep it up Eric! We appreciate the time you are putting into making videos

[@mattmitchell8796]

Happy mothers day Mrs. O

[@garageworker]

Eric, if you get the chance, I'd love to see a video with a Honda CR-V. Just bought one and would like to know what to watch out for.

[@opl500]

I hope you've been filming what you've been doing to your civic over there. I see it keeps losing bits and pieces of itself. Are you parting it out?

[@SouthMainAuto]

Lol I should . I haven't touched it in months and I need to get it out of here

[@eddiemartinez265]

Fix it call IVAN for some help.

[@cardude5323]

South Main Auto Repair no mechanic likes fixing their own shit. XD

[@SouthMainAuto]

Pretty sure I can handle it Eddie haha

[@opl500]

Hey Mrs O - sneak in when he's not there and put a Type R sticker on it.

[@e13c7r0nic]

You've been a machine this week! New video almost every day. Damn. Do you have a vacation coming up?

[@ellobo8593]

Eat, Sleep and SMA all week baby.

[@jimzivny1554]

Happy Mothers Day to Mrs O! Good video, you had a nerdgasm doing science and math in this video! I hope you don't start charging extra for all the videos, I'm loving it.

[@garysmith9772]

Very good job of troubleshooting very clear and precise I have a question what is a good price on a vantage pro and also are you selling your old Vantage and if so how much

[@adamking6419]

Great !!! tele !!! Eric its a quality channel. totally appreciate your commitment to the cause. regards kinger

[@humidbeing]

Spoiled with all these SMA videos! Love it!

[@acersaccarumtree9161]

Best mechanic in the world

[@wysetech2000]

Well done, Eric.

[@josephwash109]

When you start bringing out the formula for Ohm's Law, you should put on a South Main Auto Repair lab coat!

[@arunakhan2343]

i had the same problem on my nissan versa but the mechanic made me bought a whole compessor when all i could have changed was the ac clutch.

[@Gizmo42Rodeo]

One thing that a lot of people dont seem to understand. Wiring is sized according to the total maximum current draw of all devices on that circuit. Fuses are sized to protect the wire, not the device.

[@GameDogLP]

Man O Man, loving these daily videos! :D

[@R.E.HILL_]

Another excellent video. Very much appreciated. How about the the next one you live stream from within a cylinder with compression issues? ☺

[@chrisfreemesser5707]

You're spoiling us with all of these new vids Eric! Your "currently" pun was horrible BTW...I don't know watt you were thinking when you said that. ;)

[@LayZeeDawg]

Hey Mr. O, its getting hot down here, we need more AC videos

[@n8ux1963]

The Honda has it's own private bay.

[@SmittySmithsonite]

Took me a day and a half to watch this one - too many distractions around here! Cutting into my SMA time - can't be having that ... :D

[@bbogdanmircea]

Ivan must be proud lol, only one mention the normal cheap multimeters do not measure correctly very low resistances, it is recommended to measure the current and use Ohm's law to calculate the resistance

[@SouthMainAuto]

Yep that is very true

[@davecc0000]

Not just true, very true! LoL

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Ac Compressor Clutch Drawing More Power Then it should Be Good Video Eric O @SouthMainAutoRepairLLC

[@petar443]

Great video!Can't wait to watch part 2!

[@michaelvtx1]

I LOVE IT I am a tech for over 40 years and I do it just like that.

[@xerxes456]

What if the resistance at the clutch was within specification, could it be a bad bearing have you seen that on AC?

[@SouthMainAuto]

NO, the current draw created by the clutch has nothing to do with the load of the compressor. Good question!