Thanks that saves me a lot of money my cousin help me to change in my Lexus rx350 14 the part cost $48 and the labor was tricky due to small spaces and to remove the circle look also removed the bottom plastic covers.
I just replaced the AC flow sensor on my Scion tC. This video makes it look soooo easy -- but it is not. I had unbolt the radiator supports, battery, hood latch, and horns, then drain the coolant, disconnect some hoses. Then I could move the radiator/condensor forward to a point where I could then get access to the sensor. Then to make matters worse, the sensor was stuck. And I mean stuck. I could not get the connector off, and the sensor was stuck to the compressor. I had to break and chip up the sensor into a dozen pieces with a chisel, screwdriver and hammer to get it out. Three hours later, I'm finally putting it all back together with a new sensor. And --- The AC now works!
@@mal3x If you can not remove the sensor just unplug it and plug the new one in and zip tie it out of the way the sensor does not need to be put back in the AC pump
@@mal3x yup I could not get mine out at all without smashing the bum, so I just unplugged it, plugged in the new one and zip tied the new one to the radiator hose,,, works just fine.. 2014 toyota camry LE
Thank you so much for the video. I have a Lexus 350 and was having the problem you described. I started the replacement process and was successful at all the challenging things in the tight space including removing the ring clip without having it fly away. * However, after removing the ring clip, I was unable to remove the sensor. I tried wiggling it, I try to pry it away with a screwdriver, I tried WD40. Eventually, the top of the sensor broke off but the part of the round part of the sensor that makes contact with the compressor would not come apart. It's as if it's fused, or glued. Even with a screw driver and a hammer trying to remove it or break it apart, the thing would not give. I'm not sure what else to do. I did use a magnet over the sensor (before taking it apart) and the AC worked fine. I know this is a flow control switch, but my question is, what's the risk if I was to use a magnet over the new sensor as a bypass?
I have RX-350 model 2015, Now I have same issue (flow sensor circuit). Is this same as solenoid valve? Or this is an electronic part? Please could you provide me how to solve it without loosing more money
If you can not remove the sensor just unplug it and plug the new one in and zip tie it out of the way the sensor does not need to be put back in the AC pump
Hi, great video 👍 I'm having this problem in my Highlander 2011 but I'd like to know the location of the sensor. I haven't found any info about how to find where it is located.
My old one is stuck in there. Having a hell of a time removing it especially with the rest of the car in the way. The old one is all broken up with just a little bit left in there. It's been a pain. We ran out of time but are going to try to remove it again another time. 🙃
2011 highlander new compressor expansion valve condenser pressure read good when ac on but compressor kicks off after a few seconds at idle at higher speeds works fine any help ? Could it be this sensor?
It's that simple LOL not on a older car, you can beat these to hell, smash them, break them, and they still do not come off . You have to shatter it in little pieces and use a pick to get all of the parts out of the pump.
I just changed out the flow sensor and reset the fault code. The AC works but still kicks out after 5-10 minutes. Is it possible this is due to a weak magnet? Is the magnet inside the compressor beneath the flow sensor? If so how does this work with the flow sensor? Could the magnet be rejuvenated by close contact with another stronger magnet? Is this why some people claim placing a magnet on the flow sensor makes the AC work? Any thoughts or picture would be appreciated
The same thing is happening to me. Replaced sensor, but A/C kicks off after 15 minutes. I can turn it back on and it works. Did you ever figure out what was up with yours? Thanks!!
I have the same as the same and the same code shows me to scroll in the car RA4 2009 the motorcycle branch and the world is mutaged from you key to the machine who is operating and cool
Thanks that saves me a lot of money my cousin help me to change in my Lexus rx350 14 the part cost $48 and the labor was tricky due to small spaces and to remove the circle look also removed the bottom plastic covers.
I just replaced the AC flow sensor on my Scion tC. This video makes it look soooo easy -- but it is not. I had unbolt the radiator supports, battery, hood latch, and horns, then drain the coolant, disconnect some hoses. Then I could move the radiator/condensor forward to a point where I could then get access to the sensor. Then to make matters worse, the sensor was stuck. And I mean stuck. I could not get the connector off, and the sensor was stuck to the compressor. I had to break and chip up the sensor into a dozen pieces with a chisel, screwdriver and hammer to get it out. Three hours later, I'm finally putting it all back together with a new sensor. And --- The AC now works!
Does the tab on the connector push down or pull up to disconnect it
I have a Scion tC and I changed it pretty easily I’m second gen
Yup my sensor is stuck fast to the AC, this is why the mechanics do not want to do the repair, aluminum corrodes around the dam sensor.
@@elvisaguilar8580 which were your symptoms of a bad sensor ?
He said is that simple let him do it on the car to see if it’s that simple
Thank you my friend! You are very knowledgeable and your advice was helpful. God bless you and your family.
Thanks it works after changing A/C air flow sensor part cost $18
Easy when you do it on a bench with the compressor removed, nevertheless still helpfull video
Nice Phoenix Yellow Typer R!
Run a magnet over the flow sensor if your Ac kicks on Pow it is a sensor
Yep
Does it have to be a big one? I tried with a small one to pick screws, but didn't work, I was hoping that was the issue.😢
@@mal3x If you can not remove the sensor just unplug it and plug the new one in and zip tie it out of the way the sensor does not need to be put back in the AC pump
@@DAVE_WHITE so the sensor is not interacting with the compressor? It's just mounted there?
@@mal3x yup I could not get mine out at all without smashing the bum, so I just unplugged it, plugged in the new one and zip tied the new one to the radiator hose,,, works just fine.. 2014 toyota camry LE
Perfect this is my problem that I needed help with
Wow very nice video thakns lot
Thank you so much for the video. I have a Lexus 350 and was having the problem you described. I started the replacement process and was successful at all the challenging things in the tight space including removing the ring clip without having it fly away. * However, after removing the ring clip, I was unable to remove the sensor. I tried wiggling it, I try to pry it away with a screwdriver, I tried WD40. Eventually, the top of the sensor broke off but the part of the round part of the sensor that makes contact with the compressor would not come apart. It's as if it's fused, or glued. Even with a screw driver and a hammer trying to remove it or break it apart, the thing would not give.
I'm not sure what else to do. I did use a magnet over the sensor (before taking it apart) and the AC worked fine. I know this is a flow control switch, but my question is, what's the risk if I was to use a magnet over the new sensor as a bypass?
What model vehicle and year we you working on? What did you end up doing?
I have
RX-350 model 2015, Now I have same issue (flow sensor circuit). Is this same as solenoid valve? Or this is an electronic part? Please could you provide me how to solve it without loosing more money
That’s a nice Integra 😍
Thanks for showing where the sensor goes, I am sure is going to be a pain to replace with the AC compressor still in the car.
Just put a magnet on it, it will work then.
The joys of replacing that POS sensor in the car, when it is half melted, without taking the entire cooling system apart to get to it.
Good video.
Just put a magnet on it, it will keep it locked in and working!
Does it works for corolla 2012 s it also has the sensor issue
Thanks for sharing
If you can not remove the sensor just unplug it and plug the new one in and zip tie it out of the way the sensor does not need to be put back in the AC pump
Hi, great video 👍 I'm having this problem in my Highlander 2011 but I'd like to know the location of the sensor. I haven't found any info about how to find where it is located.
is there one or two sensors on the Corolla? there is a sensor that clutches the compressor to ON mode, is this the one?
would this fit on a 2013 scion iq?
Where can get the sensor
information about this sensor?
My old one is stuck in there. Having a hell of a time removing it especially with the rest of the car in the way. The old one is all broken up with just a little bit left in there. It's been a pain. We ran out of time but are going to try to remove it again another time. 🙃
Just put a magnet on the left hand side of the sensor, it will activate it.
2011 highlander new compressor expansion valve condenser pressure read good when ac on but compressor kicks off after a few seconds at idle at higher speeds works fine any help ? Could it be this sensor?
I don't see where I can get the circlip. My vehicle was missing the circlip as well as the sensor being smashed.
2011 camry flow sensor I could not find please let me know?
I am smelling gas from the exhaust of my 2009 toyotavitz can you help and the ac keeps chipping in and out
Will this work for a Scion Tc 2008?
This is an rpm sensor not a flow sensor it detects the speed of the engine so the compressor engages only when the engine is running
Hello thanks for you useful video, I have a 2003 toyota Camry LE 6 ciyl, is there a flow sensor replacement for my car also ?, thanks
I think so my is a 97 and it has it underneath the compressor
It's that simple LOL not on a older car, you can beat these to hell, smash them, break them, and they still do not come off . You have to shatter it in little pieces and use a pick to get all of the parts out of the pump.
I have 2010 Camry LE model, but I don't see the flow sensor.
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Are you serious? Toyota does sell the sensor on it's own for my 2010 Camry. No need to buy a new compressor assembly.
My 2014 Corolla does not have this part "flow sensor"
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Ours broke off and the circle part is stuck inside
Have you found away to remove it yet. I have the same issue right now
Mechanic just put this in my 2012 Toyota Camry. It did nothing to make the AC work!
I just changed out the flow sensor and reset the fault code. The AC works but still kicks out after 5-10 minutes. Is it possible this is due to a weak magnet? Is the magnet inside the compressor beneath the flow sensor? If so how does this work with the flow sensor? Could the magnet be rejuvenated by close contact with another stronger magnet? Is this why some people claim placing a magnet on the flow sensor makes the AC work? Any thoughts or picture would be appreciated
The same thing is happening to me. Replaced sensor, but A/C kicks off after 15 minutes. I can turn it back on and it works. Did you ever figure out what was up with yours? Thanks!!
Most time the problem is the solenoid control valve.
So I replaced the sensor and now the AC works when I turn on the car and after driving for 5-10 minutes stops working.
Dang, I hope mine doesn't do that. Doing this today 😢
Car AC Sometime cold and sometime doesn’t
Sorry for the previous comment, I had the wrong video.
You guys are as bad as the dealer. They can be found online, at least for Nissan, I just bought one for $16.99
I have the same as the same and the same code shows me to scroll in the car RA4 2009 the motorcycle branch and the world is mutaged from you key to the machine who is operating and cool