The Bentley Dealer wanted $5,000 to Fix this Common Failure! We did it for $50 in Minutes...
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After getting this Bentley Bentayga for a huge steal at the As-Is Auto Auction, we fixed its air suspension, and then found out its Air Conditioner was blowing warm. It's a huge job to replace the AC Compressor, so we tried something different... and it worked!
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Well, knowing the history of the channel, the front end is definately not coming off.
in this episode.....
@@Sequesterer next one.
Sam bought this Bentley because he knew he will get dozens of hours of content out of it.
same with the land rover, channel food for years
@@Christoph-sd3zi
That front end is getting off quicker than step mom
"Please dont worry about how I know all this just use a hammer and screwdriver to hammer it back in" 🤣🤣
I'm sure that was enough to mobilize EPA drones.
Do as I say, not as I do.
@@DanMasters I'm pretty sure he used a hammer and a screwdriver to hammer it back in meaning it's "Do as I say because that's what I did".
Seeing the title and knowing Sam, I thought, "The dealer wanted 5K to fix my air conditioner in my Bentega... but i...
opened all my windows instead." 😅🤣
FL heat is no joke
@@Moonplant432 I live in Tx the heat is brutal the dew point and and humidity it's extreme I am from NJ
Lived in Florida for a couple years in college. Being from Virginia, I thought it would be awesome kind of tropical experience or something like that. Absolutely not. I discovered that the reason that so many elderly retirees moved to Florida is because they no longer have the metabolism to maintain their own body temperature. That is the only reason to ever live in a place like that. It is a literal hell hole of heat. Like you got to change clothes and shower a couple times a day kind of heat.
@@andreworth8493 now imagine ur car ac not working and being homeless in Tx heat
North Carolina heat is no joke either
This is CZcams at its finest. I don't know how we survived without it. It has saved me countless thousands on repairs. Thanks Sam!!
_How we survived without it??_
*_You must be young. First... we didn't have complicated cars with 20 computers per car._*
THEN, we had these things called, 'old white men', in these locations called, 'garages'.
And they had EARS, EYES, and a stunning lack of greed.
You'd go there with whatever was ailing, and they'd say... see that, you need to fix it. Go get this part, see if you can put it on, if not, swing by here, and I'll slap it on for $25.
I'll let you figure out how we got from there to here.
@@m4rvinmartian🤓☝️
@@m4rvinmartian Whitebeards used to be the saviours.
This valve fixed my new-to-me 2013 Audi A7's A/C also.
ooof if unless you're a youtuber there is no excuse for buying an out of warranty audi ... you should just light your money on fire at least then you'd get some warmth from the money
@@Hard_Right you are 100% correct - zero objection lol.
@@JawanzaBassue😅
@@Hard_Right the same apply to dodge
Sam, I haven't had AC in my daily driver VW for 6 years because the shop quoted me $1k to replace my compressor. After watching this video I bought the Control valve from rkx and installed it. It took longer than id like to admit but I finally have cold ac in my car again. Thanks Sam!
The good news is, if you had taken the front end off to replace the condenser you would now have to take it all off again to fix the coolant overheating issue. 1 time is better than 2 times.
Dedication and humility are the secrets to your success. Keep shining.
And procrastination.
to be honest, this is your best one yet. I mean, even having to take the front end off isn't a huge deal with the deal that you got and though it's frustrating, at least you didn't do the ac compressor that way, reassemble it, and five miles down the road need to do it all again.
Wow.... cheers to that young man for saving the day with the valve issue. Once you solve the coolant issue, you're going to have a sweet daily !! Congratulations !!!
Then it'll be something else fails or breaks, it's in the car's DNA 🧬.
CZcams fodder.
When you hook up your gauges, make sure to bleed the yellow hose by depressing the schrader valve until refrigerant flows out or you will introduce air into the system.
And plug that port in the compressor upon removing the valve, especially in humid AF Florida.
Quick tip from the Caribbean, when opening the valve on the can turn it upside down and slowly unscrew the yellow hose from the manifold until you see refrigerant spraying out, then screw it back tight, turn the can valve right side up and commence filling. That way you'll make sure refrigerant is adequately flowing from the can to the manifold and almost all air trapped in the yellow hose will be purged keeping your A/C free of non condensable fluids like moisture or water vapors. Say hi to Corey
By releasing that amount of refrigerant, you have doomed this planet to catastrophic climate change.
@@Aspartame69no, he doomed the Bentayga to catastrophic interior climate change. From HELL of Florida to something more like 8000 feet up in Colorado.
@Aspartame69 What you don't know. I've lived in many different countries and I can guarantee that Sam is making an insignificant contribution to climate change. Don't want to name these Asian countries but these techs either weren't trained, don't understand or don't believe that releasing refrigerant causes any harm.
@@jbranche8024 What you dont know, is that i was joking.
@@Aspartame69 What you do know is I'm not joking. Anyone who has lived in some of these countries I'm sure has watched in amazement. Especially when someone who is suppose to be experienced tests to see if electric is still on by quickly touching the wires with their fingers. 😳
This fix has been known since 2007. I've done few myself on my old 2007 Jetta and VW Bug i used to have. They do go bad quite often and 9/10 times the compressor is fine. These valves are now more common than they used to be. I used to order them from Ali Express.
And he installed it on the fanciest Touareg ever.
I started seeing the valve problem on GM cars over 30 years ago. The valve reacts to (or is controlled by the ECM in your case) the pressure inside the compressor (the crankcase pressure) to bleed some pressure to increase the swash plate angle, which controls the stroke of those pistons. We called a compressor with this problem a "de-stroked" compressor. I'm glad you got that email to save you all of the hassle.
Best youtuber in this category . Tired of watching others repair cars with free parts. It’s like watching billionares buy brand new Bugattis. AND you’re not only buying BMW’s (unlike others). You’re the goat, Sam ! 🐐
Another W for Samcrac, nicely done. Good luck with the overheating issue.
Love the way you always stop and figure it out. True mechanics figure out what's wrong then fix it.
dude, I was waiting for this, you need to publish more vids 🍻
Working on it!
Yeah 👍
@@Samcracgotta get that Alex work ethic brother, love your content but you could "legit" double ur sub count with some higher upload frequency.
@@jordanmercier3616 I'm sure he knows😮
how the fuck is a Bentayga having problems like this already lmao
meanwhile my 25 year old car working with original AC
German engineering. My old ass honda that's beat to shit does not do these kinds of things.
@@brayannexon4613 Don't blame German engineering. My 04 E46 M3 is still going strong, AC and all. Only thing I ever had to do to this car was oil changes and coolant related stuff as the plastics were common to fail. Other than that, has been absolute dead reliable.
@@SpeCifiC0507 My 21 year old E53 BMW has perfect AC and heat. It even has the cool feature where you can set the top vents to blow a different temp than the rest of them. I'm actually surprised that modern cars don't have as powerful an AC system.
@@brayannexon4613 Yeah, I think you misspelled, German Greed.
My 21 yr old Honda ac barely works, there is a bag that needs changing.
I got the system half or less half working and it's good enough for me in new Zealand....
Over the yearsI have replaced these valves on several 80s and 90s Fords. They are the easiest and cheapest parts to source and were a common failure. I'm also surprised that you didn't have to clear any current codes that would prevent the compressor from turning on. You are very fortunate. Good video, and nice job.
It's always fun to find a common failure that's garnered a wealth of knowledge on how to fix and or work around it. I had an issue with the EATC on my '03 Mercury grand marquis, the A/C was only blowing out the defrost or the floor. I replaced all the O-rings in the vacuum control matrix or whatever it's called. And was able to fix the problem with under $2 in O-rings, as opposed to $400-500 for a reman EATC unit
Brilliant. Love the way you figure out the issues - shame about the coolant issue now
I used to have anxiety every time I would drive my Cayenne GTS. something broke every month. Can’t imagine the Bentley.
Surely something didn't break every month. How can cars be that fragile unless your roads are as bad as we have in NYC. It's no wonder that they say cars keep most Americans broke. Best of luck going forward with repairs needed only twice a year.
@@g3user1usa thermostat housing leak one month. cam position sensor the next. strange suspension clicking sound the next. sway bar end link the next. cylinder misfires leading to two coil pack on the same bank being bad. Fuel pump went out for no reason. wondering if the engine will start ticking due to bore scoring. and so on. it had 31k miles on it. I sold it and it was the best day of my life.
Have you bought another vehicle in that kind of class?
@@psfanboy79 I have a 2020 Grand Cherokee SRT now. Zero worry. I just change the oil.
@@duckie8126 oh nice nice
👨⚕️Sam's doctor... "Sam, it seems like you have a high blood pressure"... We are gonna need to perform further exams, it's gonna be 1000$...
... Sam pulls out a vacuum tester and a $1 bottle of fuel cleaner out of his pocket...
"Don't worry doc, i got it"...😅😂
Sam, probably an overheat because now there's extra heat load into the cooling system from the A/C. I noticed when you were regassing, I couldn't hear electric fans running. Thought they'd be on whenever A/C is on.
This is the 'Right to repair' that we all need, this info is gold...Super Sam knocks it out of the park again.
I love seeing you rescue these cars!
Great save, sorry about the over heating if it's not one thing it's another.
thanks.
Awesome tip from the AC guy and what a great result!
The channel gives us so much hope we can fix these expensive problems more cheaply. Right before a good kick in the nutz. Another problem develops and its back to being lawn art.
About 90% of the variable compressors that ive seen fail are due to the RCV. The other 10% have been attributed to lack of oil flow from low refrigerant charge. The oil flows through the system with the refrigerant. Ive tried to offer selling a customer the valve. Every shop i have ever worked for has always chosen to replace the compressor, condensor, expansion device, and drier/accumulator. Most techs who do not have a high comprehension of a/c systems do the same. In their eyes it makes more money selling the whole set and you can offer a warranty. I have fixed some comepressors with $3 in parts and it ran perfect for another 70k miles before selling. Having some basic knowledge can help you save time and money.
Darn fine video. I simply enjoy the way you tell your stories when fixing things. I'm always cheering that you'll solve the problem at the lowest cost possible even if it involves some weird method. I want you to beat the dealers who overcharge customers although I know that there must be honest dealers around. Maybe I should blame the automakers for making simple fixes so complicated. Eight hours to change an air compressor is ridiculous. I'm so glad I don't own a car. Solving one problem only to have another problem occur is not something I want to deal with. It's fine if it happens to you in order to have more content to show. Thank you, Sam. Keep the enjoyable and interesting content coming.
I'm a retired HVAC guy. Did not know about the RCV or the new cans. I have repaired and charged a bunch of cars over the years as a favor to friends, but not in several years. Thanks for the heads up!
You explain everything so good that make me want to repair my cars even when don’t need repairs lol
Like your videos
Again - it’s so cool that you admit your mistakes. Thanks for keeping it real, brother!
Fantastic! Smart as always, I’m down to do any project you want man don’t even need screen time, I just want to buy the cheapest 2018 S63 on autotempest and bring it back to fully running if needed
The mechanic you talked to saying “but you still need to take the front end off!!” Is so crazy 😂 what an amazing video sam
Just awesome........ collective knowledge for the win. Really shows when we combine all our knowledge how far we can get. Shame on VW however for not putting this forward as a repair option.
Coolant temp shows severe overheating - Sam proceeds to just continue to drive and risk lifting a head. Jesus.. some people's children Lololol
Well the Bentley warning did tell him to sit still and keep the vehicle running. My guess is they want to make sure the head gasket blows adequately. Seriously what type of message is that.
@@henrymatthews9365 That's so the coolant keeps flowing
@@Ben-in6qh and actually cools down the engine, the heat is coming from revving the engine.
@Deathignator that's ridiculous - engines heat up at idle. If your water pump isn't circulating coolant through the cylinder jackets the engine will get hot as hell and even a radiator fan is insufficient to cool the engine
Auxiliary water pump will help cool it down. Last thing you want is for coolant to stop flowing.
This is a very helpful video for anyone who is even slightly mechanically inclined that wants to save some money on their AC. However there’s still a good chance the front end is still coming off.
Just a little tip....when you first open the valve on the can be sure the gages are still closed and the vehicle side is still under vacuum what you should do is back the yellow charging hose at the gage off a little bit untill you get a little refrigerant and tighten the connection at the gages ...what this does is purges contaminated air that in in the hose that holds moisture. It's a small thing but it's beneficial
Good thing I have an honest mechanic ;) Replaced my ac valve twice :)
...great programme ...so entertaining and useful
You need a front end delete kit 😂 good work on this one Sam! 👍
thanks Sam for the video probably i have same problem on my Q7 hence i tried to look over all system but without success!
This why you're special Sam!
Like that Blackwood too!
Ran into the exact same thing trying to put a can in my vehicle last summer, had to buy new hoses, damn EPA
Really cool a company makes replacements for those valves AND a human answers the phone! Amazing nowadays!
Good luck with the overheating, at least you didn't have to take the front end of the car apart twice.
Well damn at least you didn’t have that overheat happen after you reassembled the front end for a new ac compressor!
I used to own my own shop before I retired and I hated those type of can taps, I always used a puncturing can tap and the one I still use has availability to use any size can, it's well worth having.
Bumped to your page in Facebook and got hooked! Had to look for you in CZcams immediately... 🙂
I live for these kinds of sleuthing, budget fix videos. You are amazing.
The local singles line had me ROLLING 😂 nice guide cheers Sam
I thought the ending was one of the best ever! Absolutely hilarious. One question since its a service notice is covered under the warranty?
I would have tried the balloon test with the new valve as well...
This happened on my mercedes. The compressor looks identical. Super easy fix. I learned to remove it faster with compressed air after evacuating the system. It was really jammed in there. Pulling a vacuum after you install it will also help get it seated.
@14:03 It's really amazing what you'll notice... 🤣🤣 👍👍👍 Videography skill 10+
Replaced solenoid valve on our Audi when it stopped cooling - it did the trick and blows ice cold. Satisfying to fix, frustrating it needs to...
Love your videos. Keep them coming.
With a good scanner you can check the rcv if it's pulling .81amps it's done. I've replaced a lot over the years in the vag cars.
Always enjoy the uploads Sam!
Good job ryan!!!!!!! And thanks for the video sam
😂😂😂 yoo love the videos they be having me cracking up and learning all in one video
Nice fix. Keep it going 👍👍
In my experience, most of the time if there's an issue with car's air compressor, the issue is usually connected to the electrical component. I can usually just pick up a clutch/coil kit for it and slap it on for cheap. Tends to save a bunch of money
2 Tips for you in this situation DYI. Tip #1- Always make sure that you purge the atmospheric air out of the line used to feed new refrigerant into the system. Tip #2 In this situation at home, buy a big can (of proper type) refrigerant with a gauge on it, purge line and hook up to low side after proper vacuum drawing. Hook up your manifold gauge high gauge side to high pressure side on the car. Look up the recommended PSI for low and high according to ambient temp. Concern yourself mostly with the high side pressure, add refrigerant until your at the max pressure on high side and your done. Obviously making sure the low pressure is in ballpark and AC in vehicle is set to max (lowest temp) and highest fan setting. Its just easier to pull the trigger on a big reusable refrigerant can and keep and eye on getting to your desired high side value number on your high side.
Right diagnosis , mister sam 👍
I ran into the same Freon can problem a couple of years ago. I didn't even know they had changed it. Now I have an adapter.
Thank you for another video, I so WAIT for your you tube videos....
Hey Sam, when recharging my AC gas, I use a clear hose from the can into the system where you can see the liquid moving into the system, I've been in that situation with a faulty valve or a can that didn't pierce properly and I'm there for hours checking the car only to find out that gas wasn't flowing
haha classic fix one issue for close to nothing and then a big one pops up, god bless you man good luck cant wait to see what it is!
Well done Ryan!!
I, too, have done the exact thing when recharging. Took me a bit to figure it out as well. 😅
“Every inch counts” truer words have never been spoken
RKX is great, bought their hybrid diverter valve for my 1.8t. Just as good if not better than Forge for waaaay less money
Awesome SAVE! Almost screwed over by the design of the new freon CAN!
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Love these money saving videos. Good job, Sam
You crank the valve down to pierce the can the crank it back out and refrigerant will flow.
Way to go Ryan, good dude
Brilliant video Sam, yet again👍👍
Ryan’s just been blacklisted by the Bentley Mafia 😂
Geez that was a good catch on the old vs new valve on the fridge cans.
Look forward to the next installment!
That was really good info. Also, feels better to be a procrastinator, sometimes it pays off 😂
I posted the same info on the valve in the last video along with some other guys. Had similar issue on my 2006 Audi A3 Sportback
Sam I owned a Bentley Arnage and I like you thought ok I need to replace the compressor so I had it done. Problem was once all done same problem. Turns out yes that valve was a solenoid and once that was replaced all was well no more issues. I wondered why I would hit a pot hole and the cold air started
come out, light comes on in my head SOLENOID. Sure enough.
I did the same used ac line with new seals now work fine
Interesting video from a typical Florida boy, NY/NJ accent and all. Thanks a lot.
Good vid with good old common sense! B/T/B (back to basics ) or make do and mend 👍👍👍
This guy’s ability to manufacture drama from literally nothing is nothing short of amazing. How is he not working in reality tv?
Just found out the this valve issue on my 2008 VW Passat. Same small valve saved me almost $800 over a complete compressor replacement.
Thanks, Sam, I learn great things from your mistakes!
Haha, "never mind how I know all this." 😂😂
It's funny I had the same thing with the can valve last summer. Looked at the valve and noticed there is no more pin. Kinda like the new gas can with the horrid spout.
I had the same issue with the A/C cans last summer, took days to figure out what as wrong
Sam, you just like lots of pain buying VAG products! Enjoyed the content and the fix, keep up the good work
I had the same issue refilling my Audi but was able to back off the needle valve and invert the can to fill. My 7 series Audi also tends to blow fusible links for the cooling fans. Annoyingly they are located under the strut tower brace which must be removed to access them. Common issue on those and no fun in stop and go traffic after you notice the second one has blown. Temporary fix to get home is use the start stop system so it doesnt over heat.
Wow, crazy good testing skills and luck followed by unlock at the end lol
You sure know how to pack a lot into 18 minutes!! Good job!
Funny, as another Ryan, I was actually thinking the same thing as I’ve done many of these, just changed one on a tdi q7. Absolutely common. Never had this on any of my personal vehicles though.
Hi Sam, the Bentayga is based on the Audi Q7 platform (which includes the Cayenne) - great video BTW
Every inch counts… when you’re in a tight space… perform to completion. Lmfao @samcrac I’m dead. ☠️🤣🤣
As for the overheat. Check the water pump activation valve. Passenger cam cover to the front, it is a vacuum solenoid. If coolant is found in it, replace the solenoid and water pump. While you are in there replace the thermostat, the front end needs to come off. The 2.9, 3.0 and 4.0 are known for that.