How To Replace an A/C Compressor | A/C Compressor Replacement on Chevy Camaro & Cadillac Setups 

I watched your video before I changed my wife's compressor. 2010 Camaro. Thank you for posting. Her compressor was making a terrible noise and then failed. After replacing it, I had a terrible time Getting the new compressor to run. Charging the system didn't get the clutch to engage. Jumpering the relay got it working but the next day no go. I did a code reset using my code reader still no go. I finally unplugged the battery for 20 minutes, and no go on the clutch engage. I jumpered the relay to engage the compressor clutch, then pulled the jumper and put the relay back in. I drove the car for 40 minutes. AC worked great. It seems I had to run it long enough for the ac computer to identify there was no more problem. AC has been working flawlessly ever since. The only reason I write this, I am sure others may run into this problem after changing the compressor. Thank you for the video, It helped me a lot.

I heard a mechanic once say if you can't diagnose you'll be a parts changer i love watching disgnostic videos just to see what i can learn great videos man

Excellent instructions! Great for guys who's never replaced one, like me. Thanks!

Just did this ac compressor and condenser replacement this weekend on my 2012 Camaro and everything working again thanks to your videos. Thanks !!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

Hey Alex. Just an update. The compressor was the issue. The pulley bearing was on its way out too, been noisy as hell. I removed the old compressor and the pulley bearing was in fact shot. I was able to rock the pulley back and forth. Removing the top stud first made the job much faster. And, you don't have to remove the power steering line either. The stud passes right by it. A/C is nice and cold again. Thanks again for making this video. Great job.

Man I love your videos, you show everything the good and the bad , 100 percent transparent, you have helped me on a few jobs, just wanted to say thanks

Thank you for posting. You’d videos are by far the best. You explain everything and the view is good. Now I’m RU-vid certified to change my compressor!

Subscribed. I was curious how this process worked as i just had this job done on my 2013 camaro. Your video shows everything and in such a timely manner ! If it wasn't 24 degrees out and I had a garage, i would've tackled this myself. Your video is that good. Firestone told me it was an 8 hour job for $2600.00. I found a place that did it in less time for $1440.00. My compressor was so shot that there were metal shavings in the condenser along with a super loud whine every time I accelerated. It even sounded bad all the way from my living room when I would remotely start it. They also drained and put in new refrigerate. Ice cold air and no more whining or scraping sound on startup and acceleration. However, they never mentioned if they flushed out the system to get rid of any debris/shavings. So I'm going to call them tomorrow. Hopefully, they did. I read that if it's not flushed, my new components won't last very long.

Thanks for the informative video. Love the easy to follow directions and tips you gave.

Thank you!! I thought my compressor was gonna be so much more complicated than I thought but you made it so simple 😊

That throttle body needs replacement, Thanks for the video. Helped me with my wife’s 2015 Camaro RS.

Great tip about finding the belt tensioner.

Quick tip, If you dont have a small enough socket for the stud you can stick a long screw driver or pry bar down between the compressor and block and just GENTLY wiggle it off. Make sure to pull the wiring thats zipped tied to frame outta the way first as well.

yes would like to see it. also can you do one on deep flush of motor block, heater core, and radiator. i own a 97 chevy, my system has all kinds of gunk in it. they say its the type of antifreeze. thx

It's just good practice to replace all o rings regardless of damage, and to pag oil them as well. I'm about to replace my ac compressor for a honda but I'm not satisfied with only honda ac compressor replacements, i'm here to learn how to replace all ac compressors as I'm trying to create a side gig. Good video

First time watching your videos; excellent presentation easy to follow instructions thank you!!

Nice video,very instructive.looks like it is harder than a 3 or 4 hardness level with the problems with the long stud. Bolt.

Thanks bro.. your video I was very useful to change the compressor myself

Great video. Thumbs up and subscribed, about to watch more! I’m trying to learn about cars so I can do some simple things myself. My a/c went out, I checked the fuses - they’re good. I have Freon in it, so no leak. I was told to try to rotate my compressor to see if it’s locked. Is that what the serpentine belt is on? The compressor?

Thanks for the video!

Great video. A mechanic told my mother it would cost $4,000, and she should probably sell her car. I see the part is under $300 more or less, and it looks like a 2-3 hour max job for an experienced mechanic. Thank you sir.

What if I strip lil of the power steering bolt what do I do

Great Video, thanks 🙏

It helped me a lot to see your video thanks! but I have a question, I changed my ac compressor and I don't know if it comes with oil or not, how can I check that?

Great video. I used to do A/C work in a dealership 30 years ago. My 2015 Camaro V6 with 124,000 miles on it was blowing ice cold one minute, then hot. Compressor is not engaging. System has no leaks. Checked the fuse and relay, all look good. Seems to be a bad compressor IMO.

Very helpful

My 07 dodge magnum 2.7 liter, only blows out hot air and the switch for adjusting where the air blow only works on one spot, all others air goes threw the top by windshield. Prolly should take it to a shop ^^

Will the compressor come with documentation saying how much PAG oil it requires? Or are they always pre-filled.

Hey bro your attitude made me think about life a bit differently , I would love for us to have a personal conversation I think I ran across your video for a reason. All car stuff aside

Great video and great camera woman

Hello I always enjoy your videos.However I had someone put a new compressor on my camero but it still seems like it’s turning on and off and not staying cool no leaks and new refrigerant in it any recommendations?

A 3/16 socket fits perfectly the 5mm is too loose that's why it stripped.

What’s a normal cost in total for the labor and part in this year and model ?

Awesome to watch. Yes, females watch too.

Hello,,where is You location

Cuando TU vslas hacer un video antes quits un compressor y es mas facil para TI mecanico rafael

Is this a common problem on the camaro's?

What was it that spilled?

Save me on mechanics

is it the same for 2013 camero

Inot pay you ni 50centavo fixed my car

Stupid GM bullshit. Why make these studs so long that you can't pull this off. I came across this for a customer and figured its a problem. Looking at this I am not doing it.