Always check pressures with the system running. The static pressure is an indicator that there is refrigerant in the system but not if its too little. 27PSI for the low side of about right for l R134a systems. The High side pressure should be 180PSI-220PSI, depending on the ambient air temp, the higher the temp the higher the high side pressure.
My man! You saved me soooo much money. Owned my pt for 3 years and never had cold ac! Bypass worked. $20 switch and a can of Freon and she was ready to rock!! Thanks so much
@@NoneMechanic101 Hey great info! I got a pickle though. My AC was working fine until I got back into my car, started it, and nothing at al happens when I turn the AC knob on, no blowing, noise, ni papa. Any ideas? Thanks
Thank you ! I have a 2006 PT Cruiser and recently my AC suddenly stopped working and I did this exactly as you said and my AC is working now 🥶 I was able to do it alone without having to ask my dad for help 💪🏻👩🏼 Can't thank you enough you're awsome 😃
That’s a whole bunch! Mom’s 2009 cruiser was blowing hot. I connected ac recharge bottle and saw the gauge needle rising and falling telling me the compressor was cutting off and on. I found your video and bypassed the switch and that corrected the problem. Thanks for the part number also I’m sure that will save me a headache!
I'll bet your family, friends and neighbors are glad to have you around. Big savings on not having to replace the AC compressor. Impressive tutorial Hector.
Len, did you notice that most of the cars Hector worked on was at the same place? I think EVERYONE there is now becoming his customers, and that place has become his shop, lol GREAT JOB HECTOR...almost at 800 SUBS!!!
Hey, thanks for video!!! I first recharged the freon and a/c still not working. I replaced the A/C switch in my 2002 PT Cruiser and the air is now working! That probably saved me a bunch of money! :)
You just saved me probably at least $1,000. I followed your instructions and it was not the compressor. As you said it was some air conditioner low pressure cutoff switch. Much love to you
My compressor kicked in but made extra loud noises and the cold air goes in and out. I went ahead and replaced the part described in the video. It was $20 dollars. Very easy to do. I am not a mechanic and have no skills and did it in 5 minutes. For a 2006 pt cruiser on autozone the part number you need is MT1191.
Ok, I have spend 1200 euro at the garage shop for a new condenser, maintenance, flushing... They tried everything, but the AC still didn't work properly. I found this video by accident. Ordered the switch, changed it. It runs ice cold. You Sir, deserve a freaking medal
Thanks for this video, even though it didn't solve my '04 PT Cruiser's A/C problem. My mechanic is cool about letting me bring in my own parts, and I ordered a replacement compressor off Amazon early this morning. But after seeing your video, just in case it was the switch, I did the bypass test you demonstrated. Nope, compressor clutch remained dead still, disengaged. Then I checked the fuse (my PT still has one for the A/C), and it's good. So at least I know that yeah, the compressor is needed and it's not the switch. Otherwise I'd be scrambling to cancel the order. Oh, yeah, and we already checked the refrigerant. It's fine.
Excellent video. I suspected that the compressor was faulty but tried you paperclip trick and bingo it worked! $20 for a new switch. Fixed in 5 minutes. Thanks!
I have a 2001 that has refrigerant and blows cold, but randomly stops blowing cold and after a few minutes goes back to icy cold. I'm gonna check if the switch is on a 2001 and do a test. I really appreciate your straight to the point way of finding a simple problem and saving money. I just went through a Kia Sportage that the wiper blades would not return to the stop position. I changed the switch on the steering column, nothing, replaced the miter and nothing. Finally found it was a really in the fuse box that was sparking from bad worn out contacts. Under $30 and it cured the problem. I could have saved myself $150 if I went simple first. The old motor was full of shavings and would have quit soon anyways. Also the switch by the steering column was broken off when I got the car and the replacement wasn't an exact match, so I had to use parts from the old and new one, so it's just as well that that got switched too. 🙏
Great video. I tried the paperclip trick and if i put a paperclip in, the compressor finally engages. However, even with a new pressure switch, it still wont engage, so I am thinking my harness is bad. Somehow when I plug it in, it isn't connecting with the new pressure switch. So I will keep troubleshooting. I am thinking about going to a junkyard and clipping the wires on a switch and then splicing it onto my harness so i have a new plug.
Very Impressive bypass. I too am an owner of 2005 PT Cruiser. I guess this is a common issue with PT Cruisers. I decided to perform the bypass test on my car. I also went ahead and bought the part at my local autozone store. Just, I did not have same luck as others. A/C compressor barely spins. It does spins, just at a very slow rotation. Any thoughts? Thank You.
Hey bud....very informational!! Great job taking the time to show how to test a unit by jumping contacts!! Awesome and I will definitely watch more of your videos!! Thanks bro, Danny
Could the switch be working intermittently because its cool but not cold it's charged. Could the a/c switch work intermittently??? Pray for me I'm going to try this...awesome tutorial buddy really informative!
I put in the MT1191 part as it says it’s compatible with 07 Cruiser, so it’s the wrong part? bc it was brand new & didn’t work. I tried the paper clip & heard a click so I’m assuming that the compressor came on bc I can’t see the compressor in my car bc I have the guard but I kept hearing a click with the paper clip so maybe I need this exact part vs the MT1191 listed for the PT Cruiser. Just wanna make sure bc it’s about $40 online for this part & more at the auto store.
is it the same part for a 07? Also quick question, is the negative on the right side of the socket, looking from behind? my car had some electric work done and they did a mess.
Compressor was not engaging. Tried the paperclip trick and it cuts in now. However, no cooling. Runs about 40 pounds with compressor running and it pegs the gauge 100+ when it cuts off. What might that indicate? Thanks.
Just making me aware of this possibility saved me lots of money,i was going to buy a compressor and your video,was next to the video about where the compressor was and then imwatched your.i now have cold air without buying a new one.thank you MUCHISIMAS
I tried doing the same thing you did by putting the paper clip trying to bypass the switch but my compressor clutch still doesn’t turn on any idea what I should do next ?
NoneMechanic101 it’s weird though how when I jump the relay with the paper clip the ac clutch engages but I swapped the relay with a new one and the clutch still doesn’t engage
NoneMechanic101 Yes it does I pulled a vaccum on it then added new refrigerant but it came to a point we’re I couldn’t add more refrigerant because the ac clutch wouldn’t kick on in order for it to suck more refrigerant in
My 2009 pt cruiser blows cold air but not freezing like the ac would I’ve filled it up already, would this be a “solution” for it as well? They had told me it was the compressor but when I turn it on I hear the compressor and the ac blows passengers side and middle but driver side is warm
@@NoneMechanic101 yes i does have one i already checked it and did the same you did in the video but the pupm is not turning on ..what ealse can i can i check ?the relay and fuse are good also
I tried. This when I jumped mine AC fan kicks on after I replace my fan with new one fan wouldn't engaged with ac on when I jumped it AC fan started working still hot air replaced everything but the compressor
@@NoneMechanic101 funny thing is the AC compressor started working then I found out I had a busted line which was the really small one then I replaced it after that she started taking freon and she ran cold for a week and now she stopped so I don't know if the compressor is actually bad or if it's a wiring problem I replace the whole AC cooling system besides the compressorI don't see how it could be if it was running fine for a whole week and all sudden it stopped it's weird
NoneMechanic101 it’s turn knobs, I actually figured out from another video, it was a very simple fix! Took me like 5 mins. It works on a pulley system...the pulley falls off the knob and just has to be put back on.
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Always check pressures with the system running. The static pressure is an indicator that there is refrigerant in the system but not if its too little.
27PSI for the low side of about right for l R134a systems.
The High side pressure should be 180PSI-220PSI, depending on the ambient air temp, the higher the temp the higher the high side pressure.
Thank you. I will pin your comment.
Sir are you in New York
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My man! You saved me soooo much money. Owned my pt for 3 years and never had cold ac! Bypass worked. $20 switch and a can of Freon and she was ready to rock!! Thanks so much
You're so very welcome
That was great that you showed them that there must be freon in the system in order for that switch to work, great job Hector!
Thank you.
But with no freon the bypass worked and the compresser engaged,now i need freon and a new switch
@@NoneMechanic101 Hey great info! I got a pickle though. My AC was working fine until I got back into my car, started it, and nothing at al happens when I turn the AC knob on, no blowing, noise, ni papa. Any ideas? Thanks
Thank you ! I have a 2006 PT Cruiser and recently my AC suddenly stopped working and I did this exactly as you said and my AC is working now 🥶 I was able to do it alone without having to ask my dad for help 💪🏻👩🏼 Can't thank you enough you're awsome 😃
Great job. Thank you for watching. I appreciate it🔧
Hey, did your car start over heating after this? Or is mines just over heating cause it's hell outside 😂😂 Pensacola Florida here😅
BEST VIDEO ever for people like me who have no clue! I am going to try this one myself! Thank you so much !!! GREAT VIDEO
Thank you.
That’s a whole bunch! Mom’s 2009 cruiser was blowing hot. I connected ac recharge bottle and saw the gauge needle rising and falling telling me the compressor was cutting off and on. I found your video and bypassed the switch and that corrected the problem. Thanks for the part number also I’m sure that will save me a headache!
Thank you for watching. I really appreciate it🔧 I'm glad I was able to help👍
I'll bet your family, friends and neighbors are glad to have you around.
Big savings on not having to replace the AC compressor.
Impressive tutorial Hector.
My friends, neighbors and family love me. They don't want me to move out of the area.
Len, did you notice that most of the cars Hector worked on was at the same place? I think EVERYONE there is now becoming his customers, and that place has become his shop, lol GREAT JOB HECTOR...almost at 800 SUBS!!!
All my friends come to the parking lot. Many of them wait for me to come out of work. Lol
LOL!!
@@OnlineAutoRepairVideos Hey what'chew doing hear Astral? I thought you were busy making a career out of that Kia Sportage EX - 2.7 - HEAD GASKET job.
You explained this the right way straight to the point and simple.
Thank you!
Hey, thanks for video!!! I first recharged the freon and a/c still not working. I replaced the A/C switch in my 2002 PT Cruiser and the air is now working! That probably saved me a bunch of money! :)
I'm happy to hear that I was able to be of help. Thank you for watching!
@@NoneMechanic101 sir please tell me are you near Westchester new York and can you tell me about O2 sensor
@@NoneMechanic101 I had 2 different men put freon and now this place told me $170 for drain and freon but they won't guarantee it will work
You just saved me probably at least $1,000. I followed your instructions and it was not the compressor. As you said it was some air conditioner low pressure cutoff switch. Much love to you
Thank you. I appreciate it👍
My compressor kicked in but made extra loud noises and the cold air goes in and out. I went ahead and replaced the part described in the video. It was $20 dollars. Very easy to do. I am not a mechanic and have no skills and did it in 5 minutes.
For a 2006 pt cruiser on autozone the part number you need is MT1191.
Thanks
I bought MT1191 for my 2006 PT cruiser, doesn't work. But it did spin with the paper clip trick. What could I be missing?
I always look like a hero to my wife and kids after watching your videoS. Tysm
@@RandyY-g4f You’re the greatest hero they can have.
Ok, I have spend 1200 euro at the garage shop for a new condenser, maintenance, flushing... They tried everything, but the AC still didn't work properly. I found this video by accident. Ordered the switch, changed it. It runs ice cold. You Sir, deserve a freaking medal
Thank you. I appreciate it. Stay cool👍
Thanks for this video, even though it didn't solve my '04 PT Cruiser's A/C problem.
My mechanic is cool about letting me bring in my own parts, and I ordered a replacement compressor off Amazon early this morning. But after seeing your video, just in case it was the switch, I did the bypass test you demonstrated. Nope, compressor clutch remained dead still, disengaged. Then I checked the fuse (my PT still has one for the A/C), and it's good. So at least I know that yeah, the compressor is needed and it's not the switch. Otherwise I'd be scrambling to cancel the order.
Oh, yeah, and we already checked the refrigerant. It's fine.
Thank you for watching. I appreciate it. Keep me inform
What year pt cruiser do you have? I have a 2002 and wondering if i have a fuse for the A/C or not.
Same with me. i guess I need to order a compressor now.
Excellent video. I suspected that the compressor was faulty but tried you paperclip trick and bingo it worked! $20 for a new switch. Fixed in 5 minutes. Thanks!
Nice work! I have heard stories of people changing the compressor. When all alone it was the switch. 🔧
@@NoneMechanic101 Save me a bunch of $. Thanks again.
@@legofeatures You're welcome🔧
Bro, that was the smoking gun on my 2005 PT Cruiser as well. Thank you so much. You are a life saver!
I'm glad I was able to help. Thank you for watching!
WOW. Thanks man a lot. I was like dang this ac compressor just died on me. But did exactly what you showed and it was the switch. Thank you
You're welcome
I have a 2001 that has refrigerant and blows cold, but randomly stops blowing cold and after a few minutes goes back to icy cold. I'm gonna check if the switch is on a 2001 and do a test.
I really appreciate your straight to the point way of finding a simple problem and saving money.
I just went through a Kia Sportage that the wiper blades would not return to the stop position. I changed the switch on the steering column, nothing, replaced the miter and nothing. Finally found it was a really in the fuse box that was sparking from bad worn out contacts. Under $30 and it cured the problem. I could have saved myself $150 if I went simple first. The old motor was full of shavings and would have quit soon anyways. Also the switch by the steering column was broken off when I got the car and the replacement wasn't an exact match, so I had to use parts from the old and new one, so it's just as well that that got switched too. 🙏
Great job🔧👍
Have 2001 and found this vid. Think I can check a/c myself now thx for making this vid.
You are welcome
I appreciate it! I hope this works on my car just ordered the part! Thanks to you I already knew what I was looking for!
Let me know how it goes
Thxs for this vid. Change that part yesterday and got help recharging
a/c. Air works.
You're welcome. Stay cool👍
Nice vid. I just bought an 09 pt cruiser. Ac not working. So I going to follow the baby steps you mentioned and see what happens😎
Let me know how it goes.
Thanks, Brother. gonna check this tomorrow. Great explanation.
Let me know how it goes. Thank you for watching!
Great video. Thank you for sharing. Saved me a couple of hundreds.
@@richiemagz Thank you
Great video. I tried the paperclip trick and if i put a paperclip in, the compressor finally engages. However, even with a new pressure switch, it still wont engage, so I am thinking my harness is bad. Somehow when I plug it in, it isn't connecting with the new pressure switch. So I will keep troubleshooting. I am thinking about going to a junkyard and clipping the wires on a switch and then splicing it onto my harness so i have a new plug.
Let me know how it goes. Thank you for watching🔧👍
@@NoneMechanic101 I am having this same problem. Paperclip trick it spins. With the new switch in it doesn't spin. Any ideas?
Bro this video so helpfully the part number a big help good work thank you
You're welcome. Thank you👍🔧
Great video! I did the exact same thing and the compressor works
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Thank You ,did just like you showed on video , AWESOME fresh ,cold AC.😊
Great😎
Very Impressive bypass. I too am an owner of 2005 PT Cruiser.
I guess this is a common issue with PT Cruisers.
I decided to perform the bypass test on my car.
I also went ahead and bought the part at my local autozone store.
Just, I did not have same luck as others.
A/C compressor barely spins.
It does spins, just at a very slow rotation.
Any thoughts?
Thank You.
Thank you, keep up the good work.
Thank you.
Good Job Hector, nice trick.
She saved a lot of money. An A/C compressor cost about 300.00 dollar with labor.
Your a bad ass thank you ...the Girl at autozone said it was the compressor...geez
Thank you
Thank you so much. Great help. Will give it a try!!
You’re so very welcome 🔧
Hey bud....very informational!! Great job taking the time to show how to test a unit by jumping contacts!! Awesome and I will definitely watch more of your videos!! Thanks bro, Danny
You are welcome👍
Great info. Saved me a ton of money.
Great to hear!
Thank you for your video great job..
It helped a lot
You're welcome
Great vid! What is the function of the paperclip?
It makes a connection for electric current
Thanks. Fixed my problem
Great!
Good job Hector, you going to put Timmy out of business...lol..
Tim is my teacher. I learn from him. Tim is good on what he do. I take the easy jobs, he does the hard jobs. lol
LOL Alonzo! It's a good thing Hector is in NY, or he would be taking my work, lol!
I will be working for you
Thank you so much for the info !!
You are so welcome!
Thanks that's a great time saver
No problem 👍
Could the switch be working intermittently because its cool but not cold it's charged. Could the a/c switch work intermittently??? Pray for me I'm going to try this...awesome tutorial buddy really informative!
Let me know how it goes. Thank you for watching!
Nice Hector!🙂
Thank you
What if the ac compressor is going but it goes and stops goes and stops ?
The car may need freon
@@NoneMechanic101 ok will that effect the radiator fan not working
@@djbarela4 if you succeded let me know answer to no cold a.c or low rad fan. did u get freon & did it fix low speed on rad fan?
sincerily ☆JoeDog☆
Hello, can you tell me where you got your solenoid B valve from and is it the same for a 2011 Honda Civic LX?
Thanks
I'm not sure if is the same but I got it at RockAuto
I’m buying a 2007, gonna try this, just a worry wart abut fire or damage
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I put in the MT1191 part as it says it’s compatible with 07 Cruiser, so it’s the wrong part? bc it was brand new & didn’t work. I tried the paper clip & heard a click so I’m assuming that the compressor came on bc I can’t see the compressor in my car bc I have the guard but I kept hearing a click with the paper clip so maybe I need this exact part vs the MT1191 listed for the PT Cruiser. Just wanna make sure bc it’s about $40 online for this part & more at the auto store.
If I remember correctly the wire hardness on the sensor is blue
NoneMechanic101 TY so much for ur help!
Thanks Hector 😀
You're Welcome👍🔧
Ive got a 2007 pt cruiser touring edition having ac problems will it be about the same or close to the 2009 set up?
I'm not sure but I don't believe 2 years difference would make a difference. 🛠
is it the same part for a 07? Also quick question, is the negative on the right side of the socket, looking from behind? my car had some electric work done and they did a mess.
Sorry I don't remember.
Compressor was not engaging. Tried the paperclip trick and it cuts in now. However, no cooling. Runs about 40 pounds with compressor running and it pegs the gauge 100+ when it cuts off. What might that indicate? Thanks.
Not sure.
Ok great my compressor turning but i didn t hear click and no freon.but without bypass was no turning,i will buy one.?
The compressor has to turn.
Just making me aware of this possibility saved me lots of money,i was going to buy a compressor and your video,was next to the video about where the compressor was and then imwatched your.i now have cold air without buying a new one.thank you MUCHISIMAS
your my new best friend. I live in El Paso TX and its hot as FUCK right and I gots no AC YO. Thank you so much for your help it was a great video.
You're welcome👍🔧
I tried doing the same thing you did by putting the paper clip trying to bypass the switch but my compressor clutch still doesn’t turn on any idea what I should do next ?
If my compressor wouldn't have turned on. I would have replaced it.
NoneMechanic101 it’s weird though how when I jump the relay with the paper clip the ac clutch engages but I swapped the relay with a new one and the clutch still doesn’t engage
@@tonyborja7883 Does the compressor has Freon?
NoneMechanic101 Yes it does I pulled a vaccum on it then added new refrigerant but it came to a point we’re I couldn’t add more refrigerant because the ac clutch wouldn’t kick on in order for it to suck more refrigerant in
This some hood shit am going too try it today
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My PT cruiser cooling fan does not turn on when AC compressors on any idea what it could be all fuses an relays are good
I would check the wires from the fan
@@NoneMechanic101 turns out it was the fan itself don’t remember if hi or low but one of them wasn’t working
@@its_ya_boi_boi 👍🔧
My 2009 pt cruiser blows cold air but not freezing like the ac would I’ve filled it up already, would this be a “solution” for it as well? They had told me it was the compressor but when I turn it on I hear the compressor and the ac blows passengers side and middle but driver side is warm
Are the button of the a/c working?
helpfull great ,thanks you!!!1
You're very welcome👍
Bruuuuhhhhh 😂 All Praises to you sir!!!
Thank you!
Do you know if a 2003 turbo would have this switch ?cause the ac on mine just quite working
I'm not sure but it should be easy to see it from the front of the car
@@NoneMechanic101 yes i does have one i already checked it and did the same you did in the video but the pupm is not turning on ..what ealse can i can i check ?the relay and fuse are good also
Where can I get one hose with pressure gauge ?
Auto parts store or Amazon
Awesome. Thanks.
You're welcome!
Thank you!
You’re so very welcome
I tried. This when I jumped mine AC fan kicks on after I replace my fan with new one fan wouldn't engaged with ac on when I jumped it AC fan started working still hot air replaced everything but the compressor
I would try putting freon
@@NoneMechanic101 funny thing is the AC compressor started working then I found out I had a busted line which was the really small one then I replaced it after that she started taking freon and she ran cold for a week and now she stopped so I don't know if the compressor is actually bad or if it's a wiring problem I replace the whole AC cooling system besides the compressorI don't see how it could be if it was running fine for a whole week and all sudden it stopped it's weird
@@NoneMechanic101 and I put a brand new radiator fan in it and everything else and all the relays were replaced
has someone come up with a modification for the high side ac line, so that you can modify that port and put it somewhere where it is easily accessible
Not sure
Nice job
Thank You🔧
@@NoneMechanic101 if i am low on refrigerant this won t work?or will it still start but warm air?
I did the paper clip thing and the compressor kicked on but it was not cold. Would it be the refrigerant?
If isn't cold it can be that it doesn't have refrigerant.
I bought the new part but the compressor is not turning on.
@@armandoguerra8051 Which part you bought? Can you send me a picture of the part to my email "Nonemechanic101@yahoo.com
It's the low pressure cut off switch
I went to the dealership and got the right part
Where is the ac drain line. Mine is clogged and draining on the passenger floor of my PT Cruiser.
Are you sure is the line not the heater cord?
@@NoneMechanic101 yes I’m sure
@@TIGHTandTONE 👍
Now if you can do a video to figure out why the vents aren’t changing when you turn the dial? It’s stuck In defrost mode
It ca be the buttons
NoneMechanic101 it’s turn knobs, I actually figured out from another video, it was a very simple fix! Took me like 5 mins.
It works on a pulley system...the pulley falls off the knob and just has to be put back on.
NoneMechanic101 would definitely be a good video for you to make about it.
@@spi1616👍
Excellent job bro
Thank you. I appreciate it!
And now the AC works as it should
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Thankyou
You're Welcome🔧👍
Nice
Thanks
Cool
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bonjour maye pt cruiser 2010 air clim hot ac refrigérant full compresseur clic on clic off always ....
I would check the buttons that turns it of from inside the car
Pressure needs to be tested with ac on
With my luck. If I do this. I will probably cause a short circuit somewhere & have more problems
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