Tesla AC Broke - Can We Fix It?

[@Jimsathome]

Good to see you got the AC going. It's very important in your southern climate. I look forward to see you driving the Tesla soon. Thanks for the videos.

[@SwampBoysGarage]

Yes sir. We need ac all year here. Lol.

[@karltork6040]

That was really interesting, never knew the whole procedure. Thanks. Tyler, hope you're not playing football with your shoulder.

[@SwampBoysGarage]

No sir. I’m on the cross country team.

[@kirkacola7942]

That looked easy peasy to do and sorry I missed your last video on about the head lights because I was at my new job at a baseball stadium but like always great video!🤠👍🏻

[@SwampBoysGarage]

Thank you. We’ve been slacking on the videos with school and sports. Hope to get back on track soon.

[@kirkacola7942]

@@SwampBoysGarage your welcome and it's all good.😊 I know how it is with school, sports, and videos is a challenging thing with not just enough time in the day to day bases.

[@richards5663]

Hey guys!. Doing a great job with the Tesla! I live in NO Garden District and am a bit of a car collector. I have an 09 E60 M5 manual w 42k. It needs significant preventive maintenance. Runs fine now but rod bearings,Vano line/pump, actuators and turbos should be replaced according to the dealer. I have no time. Super busy rn. You can have it for about 3-5k as long as you're willing to do the maintenance and not sell it for parts. If interested pls let me know.

[@SwampBoysGarage]

Hey. Thanks for the message. Let me do some research on that car and if we have the skill set to properly get her fixed up. Send us an email so we can chat in private. It’s in all the video descriptions.

[@pandorakid229]

So lucky that you need exactly 2 cans [No Measuring, No Scale], but if it is partial can like 110 grams then: 1. Weigh the full can of freon on the scale. 2. (Total weight of the full can) - (Freon gas weight labeled on the can) = (Tare/weight of the empty can) 3. (Freon needed, 110grams) + (weight of the empty can) = total weight of the can

[@SwampBoysGarage]

Yes sir!!

[@LuisTorres-x7m]

Nice video so far im gathering info on all before attempting to replace on my own its crazy the prices that tesla service will charge😊

[@SwampBoysGarage]

Tesla service is ridiculous. They also don’t do a good job always.

[@iTesSteamRay]

Thank you, Swamp Boys Garage for taking the time on the guide and posting. Where did you guys get the A/C refrigerant recovery and recharge guide? I've spent an hour looking for a PDF version of it online and had no luck. Need one for a Model S. If you dont mind posting the link on the comment thread. For 2021-23. Thank you! I'm sure this easy to follow step-by-step guide will help thousands of owners! Sharing this video.

[@SwampBoysGarage]

Appreciate the support. I posted the link in the comments under someone else’s question I’m not able to copy and paste again on my phone.

[@benc1927]

Where did y’all buy the ND-11 oil?

[@benc1927]

Did ya'll put in a new desicant bag with the new condenser?

[@SwampBoysGarage]

We bought a new condenser. Didn’t reuse the old one. It was busted.

[@drewbush6535]

I didn't see high side. I gather you used both cans?. how much more work before you sell it

[@SwampBoysGarage]

Yes both cans. May have got cut during editing. Just alignment and bumper and some trim pieces and it’s done.

[@benc1927]

Can you provide a link where you got the manual that shows how much oil to add after replacing the condenser ? The manual on Tesla's website only shows basic information and not how much ND-11 oil to add for replacements parts. (Condenser in this case)

[@SwampBoysGarage]

service.tesla.com/service-subscription Just sign up. It’s free.

[@benc1927]

@@SwampBoysGarage Thanks, yes I found the pages talking about condenser replacement but I don't see the chart that shows how much oil to add back for replacement of condenser. I didn't see it on the (Recovery and Recharge) portion. Thanks

[@dduffy8927]

@@benc1927I can't find any service manuals outside of the "do it yourself" guide, which isn't for any major system or repair.

[@BoDiesel]

​@SwampBoysGarage do you have any guidance on finding thus info navigating that site you linked?

[@WinstonsGarage]

Did you guys have an issue with the screen saying there is a fault in the AC system? I have heard on Tesla service can reset it... did you guys have that issue?

[@SwampBoysGarage]

No. The condenser got busted in the wreck. We never had any fault code.

[@benc1927]

@@SwampBoysGarage Do you know what size O-rings are needed for the condesner ? I have to swap out mine on our Model S also. Thanks

[@WatchRichRebuildsChannel]

@@benc1927 I found it’s best to buy a whole assorted O-ring kit and compare the ones you take out to a size in the kit. And don’t forget to oil the O-ring with ND-11 before installing.

[@dduffy8927]

@@SwampBoysGarage If you didn't have to replace the condenser, would you still need to add oil to the system if just adding Freon?

[@dduffy8927]

@@SwampBoysGarage If you didn't have to replace the condenser, would you still need to add oil to the system if just adding Freon?

[@sameldj]

What options are you selecting in the service mode settings to kick on the compressor? Isn’t there some options to follow?

[@SwampBoysGarage]

I didn’t have to do that. After charging up it kicked on the compressor.

[@jamescooper7537]

On a Tesla don't you have to select something on the screen to start a coolant purge and refill? and at the end you said something about check the numbers on the low and high side. (What are those numbers?)

[@SwampBoysGarage]

You can download all the service manuals online. It’s all step by step with the pressures. It’s hard to find the manual but they are there. I don’t remember the steps. That was a couple years ago

[@benc1927]

What size O-rings does a 2014 Model S use?

[@SwampBoysGarage]

I’m not sure about yours.

[@blairj88]

Thx

[@markgo1713]

Do you have to add oil if I’m just refilling the Freon? Thanks in advance

[@SwampBoysGarage]

No.

[@markgo1713]

Thank you

[@dduffy8927]

So you guys didn't have to put the vehicle in service mode to do this refrigerant replacement?

[@SwampBoysGarage]

No we didn’t. Had to use service mode when aligning front end and steering wheel.

[@Gershom12]

Hey did you put the car in service mode to do this job?

[@SwampBoysGarage]

No

[@olveraivan65]

I think imma just take it in to get it done lol seems like alot to do

[@duojiel5393]

Hey where do I get the ND-11 oil?

[@SwampBoysGarage]

Advance auto part

[@tomkennedy702]

Do you have the specs for presssures?

[@SwampBoysGarage]

Send us an email and we will send pics of the service manual. Our contact info is in video description

[@lifehappens168]

I bought the kit and it came with no compressor oil and the pump shuts off after 5 mins. Yes I put oil in it. They refunded me the price of the oil.

[@SwampBoysGarage]

Well that sucks bad.

[@drewbush6535]

👋👍

[@mmill6505]

I got bored after 5 minutes

[@SwampBoysGarage]

Sorry to hear that.

[@WatchRichRebuildsChannel]

@@SwampBoysGarage that guy was probably bored because his a/c works. LoL. Great video 👍👍