Honda FIT - A/C Compressor Replacement
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- čas přidán 25. 02. 2024
- 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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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 "
Eric Mrs O stole the show!
The Mr & Mrs O comedy team was surely on top of their game today!
Hope your cold is gone quickly!
The funnel is never too big. Mrs. O is just hilarious. Thank you Eric. Great video. Cheers.
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.
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.
@ dan. Are you a member of the rocket science team as well ❓
Whose middle name is Houston 😂
I was wondering about replacing the schraeders.
@@keithlibner9259 Let not your heart be troubled 🍶
these two need a podcast. the funniest one liners and interactions are always mr & mrs O.
THE BEST South Main Video ... back to the old intro ... mrs O ... & Eric exposing what customers are really like THE BEST !
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 . . .
I know right , manufacturing pride left the building with Elvis and a bean counter here in the good old USA a long time ago.
Taiwan LOL its crap too !
@@bullbutter9699 THE OLD SAYING. WHAT GOES AROUND COMES ALONG!
1980s mentality. CLASSIC. The big bad China boogeyman is coming!
@@kc2213 China parts absolutely tend to be crap.
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.
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.
AND ILL BET YOU'D REUSE OLD PHUCKING O-RINGS! Right?
Well,
Yes....@@GdeMarco787
why so nasty talking on here?@@GdeMarco787
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.
This episode of "as the SMA turns" is gold.
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😂😂
I laughed out loud a few times! The trick with the paper towel is worth the price of admission.
hanky panky? wiggle the hose
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!
Mrs. O is soo honest. Always lookin' out for the customer.
Honda Fit from Japan were one of the most reliable cars ever made.
My 09 from Japan is running strong!
Your relationship with Mrs. O is inspirational. Lucky for me, my wife is also awesome!
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.
thank you Mrs O for starting my day with a big laugh due to your bawdy most welcome sense of humor!!
Smart move to change the entire compressor given the mileage. The customer must take good care of this Honda. Not a rusted out mess.
I really enjoy watching your videos they have helped me a great deal keep up the great work
I have watched you for several years and still enjoy it
Some Mrs. O GOLD!
Always a great time with SMA, THANKS!
Good to know that you pass the savings onto the customer. As always you are a good honest person, and great mechanic. Thank you.
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.
Nice to have an easy peasy one for a change. Love the banter between you and Mrs. O. Great video as always!!
I don't often comment, but, as always, I enjoy your videos and appreciate your code of ethics! Thanks for another greta video.
Hey Eric!!! So glad you're back, and feeling better.
You’re in rare form for this one, Mr O! Thanks for another great video. Hope you’re feeling better.
Thank you very much for your videos! They have helped me out more than once. Much appreciated 👍💯
Nice Job, you make the job look easy, thanks for sharing!
these are the best videos good old-fashioned wrenching away replace some old part with a new one and banter with the wife.
God Bless you Mrs. O, quite a sneeze!
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.
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 !!!!!!
I love giving the ol’ hondoo the 2 finger tickler! Hey thanks for the resource to find less expensive factory ac parts!
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.
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.
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
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.
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
Thank you for the lead on AC parts! Have a great day!
Thank you for the HVAC source - pro-tip - great Content!
Eric,
Great video - thank you! I was surprised the new compressor didnt come with the o-rings for the lines.
Paul (in MA)
Oh man. The back and forth with Mrs. O about the graduated cylinder was classic 😆
This guy needs a bigger funnel 😆
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.
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"..
Great as always, Eric. Thanks!
Good one. Straight forward fix!
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 🔧
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
I did that exact job on my daughter’s fit 2 years ago. Went with aftermarket and so far so good.
Worked on the wife's car this weekend and made my torque wrench sound as I tightened the bolts!😊
Thanks for the video Eric and the Lovely Mrs. O.
Happy to see you again. Cheers
Next video should be a day in the shop for Mrs O. The people would go nuts.
We would be glad to have you in Tennessee someday. You do good work.
Perfect way to end the night!!!
Thank you for actually using a ratchet/socket from start to finish!
Eric your a lucky man to have mrs.O . Love the videos 👍🏻
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.
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!"
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 !
Honesty is key to success!
You make this look so easy! I need to replace my compressor on my truck and not looking forward to it!
IMHO, Honda makes geat engines. Thanks for sharing! Stay Healthy!
They always have to have the last word…. Get a bigger funnel.. classic video ..great work Eric..
Another great repair!! 🤙🤙
another great SMA video
Enjoyed your how-to, ty!
Really enjoy your content 😅
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
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....
If this fixing cars doesn't work there is always the Mrs. O show.
Excellent work 👍
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.
Thanks for the video man!
I hear ya Eric regarding the memory !! Every repair I do has an accompanying note from me for reminders ... ;)
Another high quality video.
17:20 - God bless you Mrs O!
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.
you can put a compressor and talk to her at the same time, your my hero!!!
Mrs O was on fire!
isn't she always?🤗
Probably a good idea to replace the compressor. Better than the original puking its guts and scattering bits throughout the system. Good job!
Thanks for the video!
Took 50 years to learn that "hanky" in the socket to hold the bolt trick! Thanks Eric O
I used to use the hanky method until I found Tekton nut-grip sockets… no more hankies for me!
I really like the banter between you and your wife. It adds a lot to your channel.
"Two finger tickler" ... gets em loose every time!
At my age you have to give your tube more than a little wiggle in the morning 🤣Cheers Mr O good to see you & try & stay out of the funk we need your videos.(BEST CHANNEL FOR AUTOMOTIVE INSTRUCTION )
"Now we'll reach up here with a nineteen". Nice one Mr O - made me chuckle 😂
Bless you Mrs.O
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
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!!
Effortless on Subarus. Pretty much where the exhaust manifold is on that Hondoo.
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.
My daily is a 2010 Fit. Most reliable car I have ever owned. 156K miles, 5 spd.
Mrs. O was really on a roll in this one!
Another great video. Thanks....
YDM..... You Da Man...... love the videos.....
Loved this video!!!! Hilarious !!!!
Great job, Eric! Good practice, to pass savings on to customer! And, be sure - funnel size matters :-)
That was my last experience with krown too. All over the plastic, windows, interior. Motivated me to start doing my own….
another good video