Ford Heater - A/C Not Switching Modes: The Fix
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- Опубліковано 8 вер 2024
- In a previous video • Ford F150: Heater Work... I showed you how to diagnose a vacuum operated Ford HVAC system that would not change modes as it should. We were gonna take a trip to the pick and pull but decided to have a look at the inner o-rings first. Low and behold it was an easy fix for this customer.-Enjoy!
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Might develop the hiss the longer they let it go, I had smooth skin at on time too.
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Kudos, Eric, no one around here would attempt to fix these controllers. They do not make them to repair. I learn something every time I watch your videos...
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@@holleneowens474 NO, many reasons...
There's absolutely no reason for you to feel bad! You fixed the vehicle. You didn't cost the customer more money, just to make a buck! You did a good job with what you actually did to fix it, not a Mcguyver tape, and plumbers wire fix. It's gonna last a while, at least as long as the original! You did as your viewers suggested, and didn't just dismiss them as nutjobs, or not as smart as you! And, you admitted that you may have possibly been incorrect in your original assumption! In my personal opinion, you did a fantastic job, served your customer well, made the fix go about as quickly as possible, and did so with the absolute agreement of your viewers!
This is why everyone likes you so well!! No need to apologize at all! And thank you for sharing this all with those of us, that may not have known this option existed, and exactly how to do it! Your original thought process may have been a little off, but that didn't sway you! You were open minded enough to listen to suggestions, whether you made enough money to pay the bills or not!! Look at how much time you saved, not going to the junk yard!! Sometimes, a penny saved is a dollar earned!! This was a great video! Well, with only one thing missing!! You never once said: WHATS UP MRS O!!! Lol
No, two things missing... you got one but forgot about the brake clean.
@@walterk1221 At least Hannah was at the Shop today helping out
Careful now. Don't diss McGuyver. He does have his moments.
Nick V it’s actual MacGyver lol sorry I watch that show daily back in the day couldn’t help myself. Mc is Irish 😂
Well stated!
Cheaper and better than new or used since these o-rings are not only new but better than the original since they are HNBR. If I didn't do all my own work on my vehicles I would pray for a mechanic like you to work on my stuff. Keep being a Hero bud!
13:37 I'm screaming don't forget the spring! Haha
Mike you and about 3 billion other folks.
Spring, spring, spring. I guess if the o ring is too tight, the spring couldn't return the piston.
When you were prying that tab up I was wincing waiting for the slip , stab and gush of blood that usally accompanies that type of screwdriver usage by myself.
“Oops, one hole off. You dont wanna do that in real life.” 🤣 I literally laughed out loud 23:05
@@justinryker3264 - My wife had the TV going behind me - I missed that one! 🤣
Same! And shared with my wife what I was laughing at and got a big ol eye roll from her LOL
@@@SteveLowe65...we call it the stinkeye here-and yah dont want it!
Yep, u get in big trouble for that lil slip up..ask me how i know??
Ion Racer how do you know? 😂
Never stop making videos, Eric. You're the best!
Built Ford tough to fix, but Eric still gets it done!
Your knowledge is only exceeded by your patience... Great work..
As you asked: Questions, comments and criticisms
Nice work Mr. O- You always seem to teach us the good stuff.
Hey Eric. Long time viewer and big fan. Had this nightmare last night where you decided to sell your shop and move to the city. Glad to wake up and see you’re still making videos. Keep it up.
Well if he did what Keith does that wouldn't be a bad move at all... Live in Staten island or Long island work all over...10 cars a day you're set
@Daniel Simpson Probably wearing a Ford hat.
Thank you SOUTH MAIN AUTO REPAIR.
You've saved me about $500 dollars.
I fixed it my self following your instructions and it worked.
Thank you..
AS someone who has DIY repaired many Audi HVAC control heads and other misc solder joints, I applaud your efforts!!!
"Nope, wrong. You're off one hole fella. You don't want that to do that in real life". Lmao
It's ok to let your inner Ivan out once in a while.
LOL Yup.
That was a *&^%in good one! Let your freak flag fly.
How do you only have this many subscribers? This is real content folks, I have watched many of Eric's videos and have learned so much. My brake changes have gone from 1/2 hr per wheel to 1 hr per wheel because I appreciate the thoroughness and thoughtfulness that Eric has when doing them. I hope Eric keeps doing video's for many many years as he provides invaluable information and instruction for those trying to understand how their vehicle works and how to fix it at home.
I knew you were the kinda guy to give it a try just to find out. Every meow and then its good to recheck what we think we know or assume.
Tenacious little fella messing with all those dongers and springs good job Eric
It is kind of fun watching your hat slowly degrade throughout your videos 😂
Good to hear miss hannah again!
In the winter time the O rings get cold stiff and shrink which causes this issue. It's pretty common in this type of control unit. I've only come across one which actually have a malfunctioning circuit board in which it lost switching power for 2 modes. Thanks for doing a video on this, so next time someone calls me I now can send them your way for some diy and I can spend more time knocking out customers vehicles instead of walkimg them through the process over the phone. Thanks
I'm feeling a little jiggered myself. Good job! Ivan would be proud!
Good to see a teardown, and a few bonus *giggity* moments thrown in there too!
I had a feeling this would be the next video posted. I'm not disappointed in the result!
I thought that was a disposable part. Yet you fixed it. That is the lesson. Sometimes things can work again with a bit of small work. Sometimes a small screwdriver is mightier than the air hammer.
9:34... "Wanna make sure it slips in the hole... before we get too carried away..." I literally died laughing... Lol
Your video is real life the way it is.
Thanks
Good work with those O-rings. They'll last longer than the originals.
You just saved your costumer a lot of money!!! Good job, Eric. Great video!!!!!!
Wait, the South Main Auto channel has a wardrobe department?
Did that same thing to my 04 grand marquis and it worked perfect! Enjoy your videos and I watch them about every day.
Repair videos like these are very interesting to me and a lot of others. Some people have a screw loose and some are just missing a spring one has to be better then the other
All the talk about how cold it is outside made me look at the thermometer here in the patio. Sure enough, it dropped below 60 degrees. Of course, it is 2:30 in the morning so I guess it's bedtime anyway.
Thanks for sending another great video all the way to Arizona! 😆
You are a great instructor. I wish when I was younger, I could have apprenticeship with someone that is ethical as you. You have the patience to educate a young person that wants to be advance him or herself not only as technician but in life your knowledge not only on autos but in life in general. Thanks for your time. Bill N LI NY
You was a lot of help on fixing the problem on my 2003 F 150 Lariat
great information as usual. even if you feel the video is "not professional like Brian's" it still gives you the real life feel of "dropped it again" and "being a ding dong and forgetting the spring" - or whatever you say to yourself - definitely true to form no matter how much experience you have.
Well done Eric, yet another happy customer.
You make this stuff look easy Eric! The greatest of all time!
"You dont want to be one hole off in real life!" Ah, the nuggets of wisdom viewers accumulate watching SMA videos. Without you, I would be lost and my girlfriend would be mad. Keep on keepin' on!
Oh man no field trip....dangit...but I bet the guy was glad to hear you had fixed it...👍
Very interesting fix, and always great to hear that Hanner is around to help!
On soldering G'ma sez, "sometimes ya got to add lead to flow fast". You did great on that pcb. Your specialalized knowledge in automotive diagnosis is a head start on any electronic repair project. Mrs O speaks true when she said you can fix anything (imo). I hope you do more of your own electronic repairs. Maybe the local cell phone repair would service (aka machine shop style) resistors, caps, jumpers.
Thx for the great videos!
Pretty sure a local cell phone repair shop focuses on replacing common broken/failed stuff like screens and batteries, more or less by rote. Component level repair would be challenging and rarely economical on a cell phone.
Nice! When you said it wasn't hissing, I figured the same, that it wasn't an o-ring failure. Nice. I know now for the next one to pull it apart and try that first. Nice visual with the receipt too!
Gotta love when you fix something you surprise yourself!!
Nice repair job. Did not realize how how those really worked. That’s a lot of electronics in there.
I was yelling at ya "Don't forget the spring" LOL Good Job!
It's pretty amazing the machine they built just to switch a few doors. Thanks Eric, it's always fun!!
@Bobby Brady Well said, Bobby!! :>)
Funny, Ford doesn't consider that controller a repairable part; I wonder why? I had to pay about six hundred dollars for the first one that went out in my Crown Vic. After research on line, came to know how to make the repair or buy rebuilt ones on the internet. Great that you knew how to make the repair. You're a class act, Eric. I bet the sale of these new units provides all the yearly bonuses for Ford executives in Dearborn.
Even to this day we continue learning, Eric, you are an inspiration to me to just take it apart and have a go fixing rather than replacing! Unfortunately I do have an European Audi A4 b7 2002 and it does need a little care sometimes!
I was wondering how long before you noticed you forgot the spring. Good job as always.
@@TractorWrangler01 hahahah same with me. Hahahah.
You rule! I'm a master harley tech and really loved your vid, I learned a lot and laughed some too. Gonna check your other videos. Thanx
I bought a pair of those Sylvania Silverstar head lights (9007 $40) and with some adjustments, what a difference! Its like night and day.
... in the non-metaphorical sense!
2 minutes ago i finished one of your old videos, I check my email and find out i get another dose of South Main Auto.
We learn something new everyday.
Hello Eric O., Sometime if you care to it would be interesting to see how you deal with plastic fasteners and screw posts when they break, strip etc. Can be a hair puller when they get brittle. Same with the plastic electrical snap together connections. I could certainly use a few more tips when dealing with them. Nice fix on the Ford. Take care. Doug
Nice job it’s good not too be afraid to get inside to fix things I like looking at your UA-cam page gives me new views on fixing things
My prayer to God is for all those who are suffering work-related injuries that they might get better! I remember my hands being so beat up from automotive that they were numb all the time. Great subject for automotive mechanics how to handle work-related injuries.
What's a finger, I haven't felt mine in years....
@@SouthMainAuto I started eating a clove of black garlic a day. It did miracles for my severe finger/hand pain. After 2 days I could feel a warm tingling sensation like blood was flowing again. It's my Lorenzo's oil and maybe it might help you too. I was a tech for 35 years.
Ivan will be proud of you.
The old units had a rotary dial that did basically the same thing and the o-rings would wear on those too, a lot easier to fix than what you just did.
I want a woman like Mrs. O. You're a lucky man Eric.
your organization of those vice grips is amazing. :) i wish i could be that organized. what with all these computers coming to and from my desk all day, its hard to keep cleaned up
Thxs Eric ,I love the follow up fix's nice video..
Nice job! Better that you replaced the O rings than possibly getting another head from Pick and Pull with the same vintage o rings that will go soon. Thanks for sharing.
Nice job saving your customers some money! Most shops would’ve just replaced the unit!
Excellent. Into the unknown rode the 600 ! Fixed it though, very little bucking so you stayed in the saddle. Pffffft maybe I need to get out a little more !
One down vote is by Wilbur's PIck-n-Pull...he was so looking forward to your patronage! :D
a true SMA repair job !
i like the broke when delivered cutting mat :D
Great fix, miss going on safari to the pick and pull , wish there was one around here.!! Those are good fixes to do in by the fire, when it's cold outside and not having to crawl under something to swap out a starter in the snow !!
The old fashioned cabled flap system to change the airflow direction seemed more reliable.
I was really lookin' forward to pick-n-pull, but oh well, the right fix happened!
Great video. Best out there
Great video! I tor mine apart and fixed it in about 1&1/2 hours.
No A/C complaint does seem weird, but since some systems use it to help defrost the windshield faster. That could be one thing. Or they just like AC during winter. I'm not sure how that system works, but I know my 07 Daktoa does this.
Most systems nowadays run the A/C while in defrost in order to remove moisture from the air inside the vehicle, which in turn helps clear the windows inside and keep them clear. That is basically what the A/C does in the summer anyway; remove moisture from the air as well as cooling the air.
Scotty Kilmer did a vid about that very thing today.
John Acuff I tell folks all the time an AC system doesn’t make cold air, it removes the heat and moisture from the air. That’s what we learned in trade school a million years ago.
@@RealWorldGarage Trying to explain how and why that is to some folks is nearly impossible. All they care about is that blue is cold and red is hot.
We always heard this saying "POOP and LAUGHTER" a little bit differently! We always said sh#tz and giggles!!
You know, life is always "SH#TZ AND GIGGLE, UNTIL YOU GIGGLE AND SH#T"!
Eric you are a real mechanic man
I’m jealous I love it when it’s windy.
the correct o-rings would have been best but it works. You did do a variety of things that may have been the problem as well. it would be interesting to see if the problem comes back in time.
Another tip to you.. When putting screws back into plastic always turn left to find the threads then tighten.
Eric O! Fantastic job!!! So, so glad you watched Brian's (Ford tech make you loco) video! This is major time saver and money for your customer! Awesome job! Many, many thumbs up from me :)
Uses rubber lube and then Nope, wrong. You're off one hole fella. You don't want that to do that in real life. Good job as always Eric.
You would be my main mechanic wish we lived closer great job always enjoy your videos
Nice to hear Miss Hannah's voice, back abusing you while you're working!
Mr. O, thank you for the follow-up video! Great and satisfying fix.
Yea, sure-
A $20 dollar part, plus gas round trip- to find out it's O-rings are shot too.
Your repair was superb.
Someday- when that vehicle is junked- the HVAC Programmer will still be
working like new.
Mark the bottom of it, date of this video and URL on masking tape.
Totally relate ... I drop the same stinking part 20 times and then forget to put something back in (spring) .... just so I can do it twice..
I just want to say that I'm not a mechanic but I do love cars I suggested this repair not because I know how to fix it but maybe to save money what do I know you're the mechanic I love your videos
Learn a lot on this channel. I didn't know you could fix those leaky solenoids. I've only met up with a few, which used the rotary manual switch, so I don't think this video would have helped. The manual ones ranged from broken port tubes, to damaged vacuum lines, to one that required a way to hold the vacuum part in place to the rotary switch on the front bezel.
Great job, even old dogs learn new tricks. Keep on keeping on.
Eric, your twin brother Ivan must have been thinking of you, Great job.
Going to bring my 1993 caddy Deville to ur shop I’ll pay you to do a video on it!! It would get a bunch of views because it’s the notorious e41 code. Had 2 different mechanics change the Hall effect sensor and I’ve tried repairing the wires. Love ur work so much I’m driving from Indiana !!
Hey Eric you are a riot im laughing my ass off my wife came to see what was so funny,good job on the fix you are the man
I had a similar issue on my 1999 Grand Prix with the digital dual zone climate controls. The vents would not change to where I wanted the air to come out. It was not a problem with the control head, but it was a defective Vacuum Solenoid Valve assembly. The control unit tells the valve assembly where to route the vacuum to move the proper doors. It was located just above the blower motor under the glove box. Easy to swap it out once I found it. Problem is fixed.
Agree, they are making things way more complex than they need to be. But at least in my case, a simple $40 part got the air vents to move where they should & it was easy to change.
You must have more confidence this fix will hold up compared to the unknown of what may be inside any salvaged component.
I was pointing at the spring! Surprised you did not see me!
That must be so satisfying to fix.
I hate it when my ac stops working in the winter
Just crack a window a few inches....fixed
@@SouthMainAuto enjoyed the video Eric!
I know that spring has finally arrived when I turn on the air conditioning after a long, nasty winter.
I only hate it when my AC/DC stops working in the winter. In fact, I had tickets to see them in April 2016 in NYC, and they stopped working in March and the show was cancelled :-(.
A/C is used to defog the windshield. Sooooo, ya you need working ac in the winter.
Ah you don’t give yourself enough credit Eric. I’d be fumbling worse with my meat fingers, anyways you fixed it and it works well. Nice job 👍
Great video! Nice to see we are all human and not robots!😉 although I was really hoping to see a pick and pull adventure. For some reason it always peaks my interest rummaging around in a junkyard!!
I just replaced the blower motor in our Ford Transit 250. Damn, they make things tight to work on under the dash. Next time I will hire a few hampsters to the work for me.
Yeah that one drawer your toolbox that you open that thing looks pretty organized there is somebody getting ready for the toolbox store
Great video as always eric, its always interesting watching your videos, your sense of humor, the way you go about doing repairs and the presentation while doing them is awesome.