3 Symptoms Of A Bad AC Pressure Switch [HIGH OR LOW] & DIY Fixes

Sdílet
Vložit
  • čas přidán 27. 06. 2024
  • Is your car's air conditioning system not functioning properly? In this video, we will explore the common bad AC pressure switch symptoms and look into its location and replacement cost. More info: mechanicbase.com/ac/ac-refrig...
    Ask Car Questions: community.mechanicbase.com/
    WEBSITE: mechanicbase.com/
    FACEBOOK: / mechanicbase
    INSTAGRAM: / mechanicbase
    TWITTER: / mechanicbasecom
    PINTEREST: / mechanicbase
    00:00 Introduction
    00:31 AC Function
    01:17 Bad AC Pressure Switch Symptoms
    02:34 AC Switch Location
    03:29 How To Test An AC Switch
    06:17 Repair Cost
    06:47 Emptying The System
    The information contained on this CZcams channel is for general information purposes only. This video cannot and does not contain automotive advice. The automotive information is provided for general informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional advice.
    #acpressureswitch #acswitch #badacpressureswitch
  • Auta a dopravní prostředky

Komentáře • 66

  • @MechanicBase
    @MechanicBase  Před 6 měsíci +2

    Did you solve your AC switch issue? Let us know in the comments below how you did it, and maybe you can help someone else with a bad AC pressure switch!
    Don't forget to like the video and subscribe to our channel!
    More information: mechanicbase.com/ac/ac-refrigerant-pressure-switch-symptoms/
    Website: mechanicbase.com/

  • @user-ji8ls9dr9f
    @user-ji8ls9dr9f Před měsícem +15

    Your hand deserves a special mention for its hard work in explaining the content for your viewers.

  • @RUSHnRoulet
    @RUSHnRoulet Před 2 měsíci +8

    I’ve done this over two decades, I like watching others explain. You sir explained it very well, great job 👌🏼

  • @richardmoorer2668
    @richardmoorer2668 Před měsícem +13

    Low pressure side is the large tubing, high pressure is small tubing

  • @Thunderbyrd.
    @Thunderbyrd. Před 9 měsíci +4

    Great info and well explained, I'm going to test my switches as my ac and compressor clutch stopped all of a sudden when the air was good and cold. There were no noises like I've heard from clutches going out, so I think maybe it's a switch because fuses and relays are testing good.
    And finally, someone who cares enough about their car to keep the engine bay clean. Everyone else on YT are doing tutorials with dirtiest and nastiest engine bays on the planet, lol.

  • @mdoubleu4028
    @mdoubleu4028 Před 2 měsíci

    Great video… Explain a lot of questions I had about my AC… I replaced the switch and it works awesome now… Thank you

  • @alonsonavarro2126
    @alonsonavarro2126 Před měsícem

    Great info, even better presentation and explanation. Thank you, sir.

  • @abdalqadr1
    @abdalqadr1 Před 2 měsíci

    Thanks

  • @louperkins5497
    @louperkins5497 Před 3 měsíci

    What obd app was that? I want to get a Bluetooth one that works the best with the most options.

  • @jrockaz548
    @jrockaz548 Před měsícem

    2011 highlander new compressor condenser expansion valve flushed charged to correct amount no leaks the AC runs fine above 1500 rpm but compressor and fans stop below 1500 rpm n ac light flashes

  • @m.t.v.7934
    @m.t.v.7934 Před 3 dny

    How do you know what pressure sensor is the bad one? Low or high? I do not have a high end scanner but it did pick up a code (B1079) and most common fixes says "Replaced A/C Refrigerant Pressure Sensor" but doe snot tell me high or low? Any ideas? It is on a 2013 Lancer

  • @SolomonX-ic3gr
    @SolomonX-ic3gr Před 23 dny

    Where would ac switch be located in 2014 S550 Mercedes Benz. Will a bad switch cause the fan to run at top speed? Thanks

  • @kkenneth100
    @kkenneth100 Před měsícem +1

    I've done heating cooling work. This is the first I've heard of the low pressure switch on the small liquid line.

  • @earthisfat6184
    @earthisfat6184 Před 3 měsíci +6

    My compressor is coming on. No short cycling but my ac lines don't even get cold. Full of correct amount of refrigerant.

    • @shannonprice525
      @shannonprice525 Před měsícem

      That sounds like a blockage in your ac system. I'd start with the cheapest fix and replace the expansion valve and drier filter after recovering the Freon from your system and then recharge after replacing both the expansion valve and drier filter

    • @earthisfat6184
      @earthisfat6184 Před měsícem

      @@shannonprice525 I got the expansion valve. Going to install it first and see if my levels change. My high and low side were staying equal even with my compressor engaged. Problem is my car takes an oddball compressor that's hard to get.

    • @A.Musa76
      @A.Musa76 Před 18 dny +1

      Actually before you do anything hook up the AC pressure gauge first (I used the Recovery machine). I’m in the same issue. I narrow it down to the Compressor Control Solenoid Valve. (Part is in transit).

    • @earthisfat6184
      @earthisfat6184 Před 18 dny

      @@A.Musa76 me too. I just replaced the compressor and the expansion valve. Working fine now. Mine takes a very rare compressor that was only used on a few hundred cars too. Found a used one.

    • @A.Musa76
      @A.Musa76 Před 10 dny +1

      @@earthisfat6184 That's great you got your A/C working. I got mine working over the weekend. It was the A/C compressor solenoid valve was the culprit for me.

  • @wonders5596
    @wonders5596 Před 3 měsíci

    Very concise and mechanic genius video for DIY, thank you.

  • @danielploy9143
    @danielploy9143 Před 2 dny

    Can a faulty switch cause Freon to leak out?

  • @kaisonjohnson
    @kaisonjohnson Před měsícem

    I have a 2002 BMW e46 330ci I can’t find ac pressure switch?

  • @thedronedudedenmark
    @thedronedudedenmark Před 23 dny

    Great video 💪 Do You know where I Can switches in Mercedes ML320 2006 ?

  • @Ghost_png_
    @Ghost_png_ Před měsícem

    Appreciate your video. My only symptom is the display showing the ambient air temp is lower than it really is. Are there any other reasons that would cause it that’s not in the video ?

  • @joe-pm3lb
    @joe-pm3lb Před měsícem

    on mine the low high switch ground out and was blowing the fuse like blow now

  • @MrRohanstar
    @MrRohanstar Před 12 dny

    My friend spend hundreds to replace compressor, change all seal condenser, on a 2019 hyundai kona and still no ac ,it uses 1234yf freon ,I'm thinking pressure switch or computer command wire,I scanned the system with autel 908spro no code ,al 3 fuses are good ,I command the relay on with key on engine off and the clutch clicks with engine running try to command relay on fails

  • @diont7967
    @diont7967 Před měsícem

    I need help locating the AC pressure Switch on a 2011 GMC terrain 4 cylinder. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you

    • @stugrant01
      @stugrant01 Před 12 dny

      There would be two pressure switches, a low pressure switch (on the fat pipes) and a high pressure switch (on the skinny tubes).

  • @JayZapata-bi6tk
    @JayZapata-bi6tk Před 25 dny

    I have a 08 dodge avenger and I can't find my ac pressure switch
    4:13

  • @user-uq5zi4ku3z
    @user-uq5zi4ku3z Před 3 měsíci +2

    Hi, please confirm that the low and high pressure lines are identified correctly in the video.

    • @thromboid
      @thromboid Před 2 měsíci +3

      I'm pretty sure the high pressure line has the smaller diameter, and the low pressure line is fatter. The service port caps should be labelled L and H to identify clearly.

    • @jeffreybarrett1910
      @jeffreybarrett1910 Před 2 měsíci

      High pressure connection is larger on mine but line is smaller

    • @user-ji8ls9dr9f
      @user-ji8ls9dr9f Před měsícem

      Just watch the hand.

  • @jacquescarrera7180
    @jacquescarrera7180 Před 13 dny

    Hi guys where is that ac pressured switch located on a passat B8 TDi...?
    I cannot find nothing on the Internet
    Also on passat B8 is tgere a low pressure switch and a hight pressure switch or just 1 switch . I found 1 switch near the fuel filter but I am nir certain that is the one. ( coukd it be the fuel switch..😂)
    Thank you

  • @jonathantrejo6853
    @jonathantrejo6853 Před 4 měsíci

    Hello I’ve replaced my ac compressor, my condenser, also the expansion valve and I’m still having trouble with my ac. It blows really cold then cuts out. I’m leaning toward the ac pressure switch any ideas what it could be? 🙏

    • @niftysin
      @niftysin Před 3 měsíci

      Does it work intermittently? Like when you first start your car it works then just shuts off.

    • @wdchaconpereira
      @wdchaconpereira Před 3 měsíci

      @@niftysinyes

    • @niftysin
      @niftysin Před 3 měsíci +1

      @@wdchaconpereira definitely sounds like your pressure switch. What vehicle do you have

    • @maniacslap1623
      @maniacslap1623 Před 2 měsíci

      This definitely sounded like the pressure switch.

    • @shannonprice525
      @shannonprice525 Před měsícem

      Could be a pressure switch or could also be a clogged system or even a bad ac filter/drier

  • @wesleyblake8552
    @wesleyblake8552 Před 2 měsíci

    Hi just asking for help with my aircon it has been to 2 aircon guys a new compressor put in and still wont work properly. At around 29 degrees the air flow cuts in half and so does the cold air , I have to turn it off and put on the through air on 4 fan speed and then the air speed comes back after 10 seconds I then put the aircon back on works fine again for about 5 minutes then it all happens again ....can someone help me please.

    • @allabouttravel1007
      @allabouttravel1007 Před měsícem

      Wow mine does exactly the same thing , no idea why it's all been leak checked and refilled compressor is ok drive belt renewed,

  • @juntong651
    @juntong651 Před měsícem

    HI THE TRUCK 80% BLOW HOT AIR SO I REPLACE THE AC COMPRESSOR EXPNSEN VALVE AND ALSO THE PRESSORE SENSER , VACUM THE SYSTME AND RECHARGE THE FREON , BUT THA AC COMPRESSOR KEEP ON AND OFF FOR A MINUTE , DO YOU KNOW WHAT IS GOING ONG WITH SHIS AC SYSTEM

    • @MSGxBlueForce
      @MSGxBlueForce Před 29 dny

      What about evaporator ??

    • @MSGxBlueForce
      @MSGxBlueForce Před 29 dny

      When you turn AC on, look behind your “radiators” and see if the fans start running. (While car is running and on idle)

  • @Shadow-qg6wc
    @Shadow-qg6wc Před měsícem

    Does a 2017 toyota Yaris ia only have one switch? I cant find any information on this and I only see one.

    • @kkenneth100
      @kkenneth100 Před měsícem

      It could just have one. The low pressure switch usually cycles the compressor on and off but it's on the big line not the small.

    • @shannonprice525
      @shannonprice525 Před měsícem

      There is two. The other switch is located inside your dash where the evaporator is located behind the firewall

  • @rayrodriguez3745
    @rayrodriguez3745 Před 2 měsíci

    Ac ac sensor on 2020 Chevy malibu???? Location???

  • @hawkslayer2351
    @hawkslayer2351 Před 2 měsíci

    My ac blows fuses every time i turn it on is that a pressure switch

    • @shannonprice525
      @shannonprice525 Před měsícem

      If it's blowing fuses every time your ac cuts on, that's a bad ac compressor. The ac clutch is causing the issue and cuts it off.

  • @jimmyjones8021
    @jimmyjones8021 Před 25 dny

    Where's my switch on my 2019 Chevy Impala at

  • @jameshrenn
    @jameshrenn Před měsícem

    Overkill with the hand gestures 😆

  • @TheUltimate65
    @TheUltimate65 Před měsícem

    The AC system must be emty before the swith must be replemended

    • @shannonprice525
      @shannonprice525 Před měsícem

      Only on vehicles with no check valve. I've replaced plenty of AC switches and as long as it had a check valve, I've replaced the switch without having to recover the Freon from the system

  • @MrRohanstar
    @MrRohanstar Před 12 dny

    Can u bypass it

  • @biglaw24
    @biglaw24 Před měsícem

    Hands pissed me off. Couldn't finish the vid

    • @stugrant01
      @stugrant01 Před 12 dny

      You have OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder), which means that he isn't pissing you off, but rather you are pissing yourself off.

  • @angelobarros1992
    @angelobarros1992 Před měsícem

    Who gives a shit about his hand.
    Listen to what you can learn from him

  • @michaelfulton6662
    @michaelfulton6662 Před měsícem

    You talking too much dude