A/C Clutch Intermittently Does Not Engage (2015 Kia Sportage)

How to test an A/C clutch circuit using just a simple test light. The procedures shown in this video can be applied to any A/C system that uses a magnetic clutch on the compressor. Video breakdown: 00:30 - 2015 Kia Sportage intermittent A/C blows warm 02:25 - A/C clutch sound test 03:20 - call to the customer (A/C is working, what are we doing?) 05:15 - A/C clutch visual inspection 06:40 - scan tool tests (no communication) 07:20 - Danner singing in the background 08:00 - determining manual or auto A/C system 10:45 - description of an A/C compressor with no clutch 13:30 - inspection camera used to ID clutch wiring MV500 Digital Inspection Camera with 5-inch screen https://tinyurl.com/yyynjpd7 16:00 - A/C clutch power test 18:45 - tap test on the clutch 22:15 - wiring diagram and service information 27:00 - ground circuit test for the A/C clutch 28:15 - testing a circuit with a test light (proper procedures) 30:50 - uTest Terminal kit from AESwave (open circuit test of the clutch itself) https://tinyurl.com/yydq6lk2 33:25 - open circuit testing with a test light (review on paper) 36:00 - basic electrical classes on ScannerDanner Premium https://www.scannerdanner.com/scannerdanner-premium-chapters/basic-electrical-concepts.html 38:30 - how to evacuate and recover an A/C system ScannerDanner Tools: https://www.scannerdanner.com/tools.html https://www.amazon.com/shop/scannerdanner For more information on this topic, I have written a “field manual” called Engine Performance Diagnostics which is available at www.scannerdanner.com as an eBook or paper book. Want even more diagnostic training? Whether you are a DIY trying to fix your own car, someone looking to become an auto technician, or a current auto technician that wants to get more into diagnostics, subscribe to ScannerDanner Premium https://www.scannerdanner.com/join-scannerdanner-premium.html There is a 14 day free trial. On ScannerDanner Premium I will bring you right into my classroom at Rosedale Technical College. You will find page for page lectures taken right from my book as well as exclusive classroom type case studies. What is so special about these classroom case studies? I pull live problem vehicles directly into my classroom and we troubleshoot them in real time, using and applying the theory and testing procedures we learn during the classroom lectures. There is no better on-line training of how to troubleshoot automotive electrical and electronics systems anywhere! Disclaimer: Due to factors beyond the control of ScannerDanner LLC, it cannot guarantee against unauthorized modifications of this information, or improper use of this information. ScannerDanner LLC assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. ScannerDanner LLC recommends safe practices when working with power tools, automotive lifts, lifting tools, jack stands, electrical equipment, blunt instruments, chemicals, lubricants, or any other tools or equipment seen or implied in this video. Due to factors beyond the control of ScannerDanner LLC, no information contained in this video shall create any express or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. Any injury, damage or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not ScannerDanner LLC.