Honda Odyssey AC compressor repair (secret: compressor wasn't the problem))
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- Опубликовано: 8 окт 2024
- A shop told me it would cost $900 to fix this, I did it for $99!!
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Compressor: amzn.to/3ARX6E7
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Thanks for posting this video. I just replaced the magnetic clutch in my Odyssey, and that was it! Son of gun, I did it myself. Saved me a ton of money!!
what year Odyssey?
@@atola5349 2005
Way to go man! This will encourage all of us DIY people to not to be afraid to do this kinds of repairs! Thanks!
Hell yeah! Thanks for the reply.
Right on bro I love ppl with attitudes like yours and mine. Stay up brother 💯💯
I think people can get so much done if they'd just believe in themselves! Thanks for the comment!
Good job learning something and sharing it in a great manner. When your wife said it’s cold, then not cold, then cold again it was the biggest clue, and your mechanic friend did you a solid. One trick for the relay test: take another relay that is of the same rating (they are marked) and swap it out. You’re kinda testing from both sides when doing this. For example, if the relay you borrowed was for the horn, and you put the suspect bad relay into the horn slot and the horn works, good chance the relay is ok. And of course, you are also looking at if the system you thought was bad now works with the borrowed relay. Not just a money saver ($5 is no biggie), but it can be a time saver. ScannerDanner, ChrisFix and Eric the Car guy have a lot of good videos on proper troubleshooting/ DIY repairs, check them out.
Thanks for the compliment! I'll definitely choke those other guys out as well.
this was awesome. he makes it real simple. I watched several videos from mechanics and none of them explain what a clutch is or what it does. thanks! pls post videos on how to change relay and recharge refrigerant.
Thanks for the comment! One thing i've noticed about people who really understand something (in this case, how a clutch works) they take it for granted that other people do. I'll try to post a video about the relays and refrigerant if I get time.
Yes. Odyssey details! All the details!!! I'm probably going to own one for the rest of my life so every little detail is great.
Hopefully it helped!
You should post some vids!
You explanation was great would love to have seen how you repaired it.
Thanks! I do wish I had video of the process as well. Thanks for the comment!
I had similar experience. We did end up changing the compressor for around $700 , but when I took out the old one the compressor was fine, it was the clutch. Personally, I was OK paying for it as I am not comfortable working with AC (charging etc). Glad you were able to fix it
Thanks for sharing this. I have the same problem with my 2009 Odyssey. It works for a little while and then stops. I am certain it is the clutch that is worn out. Tonight I sprayed some brake cleaner into it and it seems to be working. I don't know how long it will work. Anyway if I need to change the clutch, your video was a big help.
Thanks! Good luck!
Did this fix yours? My 2009 Odyssey just randomly stopped. Bought a recharge kit and the gauge says it is high(on low side), but I think that's because the a/c isn't working or turning on, so it's showing the static pressure.
I may look at this clutch kit just a precaution.
Same thing here - Shop just quoted $1500 to replace compressor and condensor. I said "Not Now". Checking it out now, system has plenty of charge, everything working except the clutch, and I noticed rubber granules around there before it quit. And, it got hot oil on it before that from a VVT valve leak, which likely ruined the clutch. I expect to save about $1400 by changing the clutch out. Thanks for the video!
Kudos to you Sir ,I will tackle this myself thamks to you and thank you for sharing.
Thank you. Just had the pulley fall off when went in pothole. Picked it up & managed to make it home without seizing. Now trying to figure out if this thing that fell off is part of clutch kit
It could be the pulley from the clutch kit. Can you get a picture?
Lee Logsdon I was able to talk my way through it in phone with a mechanic (I am in the middle of nowhere), due to the info I got from you. It looks like it is the Harmonic Balancer. Mobile mechanic coming tomorrow. Thank you!!
I hope you get it fixed quick. Good luck!
Lee Logsdon yes that is what is was. The pulley came off and luckily belt lodged, while I drove it. If I took to the shop, they said have to replace compressor etc. (what they told you) I told them I just need pulley. Found a mechanic to drive over hour to come replace it ($89 kit & $200 for labor plus $100 tip). Whew!! Your video is what put me on track & gave me the knowledge I needed so a single female in the middle of nowhere could have confidence in what repairs were needed. Thank you. Very appreciative
@@journeywithnichole So glad the video helped, even if in a small way :)
Should of tried this first but oh well, at least if it's just the clutch now I'll have an extra for later. Lots of info. Thanks brother
One thing I've learned is that nobody looks out for your money but you :)
I have a 2003 Honda Odyssey I went to eBay with $80 and free shipping I got an original compressor remanufacturer like new in the box I only touch it and it gets so cold she was ready to go to the van I'm so happy I save a lot of money
Totally awesome!!
$900 is reasonable, average is more $1400. Shops want to make lots of money quickly so they can't be trusted to give honest diagnosis. Their excuse is always doing it right so it doesn't fail again, but truth is anything can happen no matter how well they get fixed, so it's better to learn to do things yourself as much as possible.
My clutch started smoking tonight which is why I am here now. Lol. Looks like a real piece of cake to fix.
I have a 2007. The 7.5 fuse was blown. I tried switching the relays but it still doesn't work. It suddenly stopped working. Is this a gradual issue or does it suddently stop working?
Because you have to loosen up the belt to do this job , Usually you can take this moment to change also the serpentine belt in the same time.
Thanks for the comment! Great advice :)
Dealer will only replace the entire compressor they will not replace the clutch. I had the same issue on my 05 exl 5 years ago . I replaced the stator and clutch and that was it. Worked great after. Sometimes you can remove a shim off the clutch Making the clutch closer .
Thank you so much! I have a 2005 Odyssey with the same issue so I am going to start with the relays as well and then check out the clutch!
Thanks a lot, buddy. You just saved me some money. God bless!
Finally some guero is careing for others" not to pay for what you should not ".👌 👍 great" good heart kid. Just do it your self.
Thanks! I'm all about saving money :)
Thanks for the insight. I have two honda odysseys.
No problem and thanks for the comment!
Dude thanks for the video.
I will say this though, I would never ever take my vehicle back to that shop because they almost cost me $1,000 my take would be they were not honest enough to tell me we're not sure what was wrong.. I would have a serious problem with that...
Do you know how much a Honda dealer would have charged? I wouldn't say they're dishonest. Maybe they have a reason not to offer that repair. Personally, I wouldn't trust a no-name part. If it fails, you're going to have to open it all up again. I'd rather just replace the whole compressor with an OEM part.
This guys just like me I never believe what a shop tells me when I know better. I’m 54 yrs old and only time I’ve ever took my car or truck to a shop was for tires to be replaced and one time they about came off before I got home so like I said never trust a shop.
way to go!! just one thing to consider, you have to account your time. at some point in life you might make more money vs time at work than taking the weekend to fix your car. at that point its worth considering paying a professionnal that will do it faster and better than you for less than your revenue.
I would guess you are a "professional" crook/maintenance/shop owner.
@lisasisk3713 if you want to think that... im a construction painter lol. i was merely saying at some point if you like trying to fix something for fun i do it all the time. But if you know its gonna be tedious and you make more per hour than it would cost, you might as well work while someone does it for cheap
And bonus point, its done by someone who does it all the time and doesnt forget important details
@@fausimo Thank You for that, my apologies. It tend to be cynical, a lot of shysters out there.
Great video！thanks for all and the link! unfortunately no real repair process
Awesomely said, great info
my mann!
Thanks a lot!
Thank you very much for this video, i save a lots of money
Great video. But ....
"It may not just be a bad clutch. You might have to replace a bad compressor." This is why your mechanic didn't want to just replace the clutch.
If they only replace your clutch and it doesn't solve the problem, they'd now have to charge you $900 for a new compressor plus around $300 (parts & labor) for the clutch replacement that didn't work.
To which you'd likely not be willing to do.
Mechanics have to deal with situations like this all the time. That's the reason they would only tackle the $900 job.
Your shop mechanic is a fake dude that's a shame they want to take your money $900 dollars they are crazy if was me I will never comeback to that shop never
Great video man! I have the exact same problem on our 2011 odyssey, cold air comes & goes. Question: did yours make any noise? Ours just started making rattleing noise, so I recharged w/ freon & oil, ...same problem.
I"m glad you liked it! I don't remember if making any noise. Good luck man!
Of you getting that loud rattle and the belt might be screeching then u have to replace the compressor or it'll lock up and leave your whole motor stranded on the side of the road from what I've been told
@@rogersanders967 If the compressor is locking up then it will have to be replaced. If the pulley on the compressor is still turning freely it could be something else entirely. It may be a bad belt tensioner.
Thanks bro that was very helpful. 2 week with no AC in Vegas it’s like being in hell lol
Muhammad Nabizada I’m glad it helped!! Good luck:)
Thanks for the info! What's the best way to test the coil?
Have someone sit in the car and turn the AC on while you're looking at the clutch/coil. You can see the clutch engage when the AC is turned on. If it doesn't engage it's not working.
Thanks for the great info!
Nice, investigating failing AC on an Element. Checking voltage to this clutch is the next trouble step after replacing a failed condenser fan. The reason it costs so much for the compressor replacement is because it's more than just the entire compressor. Once the system is opened to the air, you're supposed to replace other stuff too like the dryer, expansion valve and condenser. the system gas has to be removed to a vacuum before it is refilled. This is replacing almost the entire AC system. If they don't do these things, you could be right back at their shop in a few months (loss revenue). they probably figured it wasn't worth putting in the effort to do only the clutch, the compressor itself could have proven faulty afterwards. But yeah, it's worth a shot for shade tree mechanics like us, especially since it doesn't require opening the system and replacing everything.
One other thing: "I have a blog on living Debt-Free." I'm with you, not having debt is like giving yourself a huge pay increase without the taxes. I only have 1 debt, and that is what's left on my mortgage bro.
Thanks for a great trick. Do I need to have an a/c clutch holding tool or should snap ring plier good enough to remove the clutch? I intend to keep the compressor intact so I don't need to deal with recharging the refrigerant.
I didn't use a clutch tool. I just wedged a flathead so the clutch wouldn't turn. I'll be honest, it was tricky doing it with the compressor still mounted. Getting the snap rings off and on was the most challenging part.
Great video the only thing is someone could also be waitsting $100 without forsure knowing it is the clutch it might be better to spend another $100 and just get a rebuilt or used working compressor vs guessing it is the clutch my thought
I agree but if you replace the compressor you'd have to have the ability to remove the refrigerant and re-charge the system. I didn't have the tools to do this so I decided on the clutch instead. Thanks for the comment!
@@leejonlogsdon Ah okay I see that makes sense then :)
Oh it's a bigger pain than that. You have to replace your drier and other parts, rent a vacuum puller and gouges, put it under negative pressure, and then refill exactly the amount of refrigerant needed. Also how much oil was in the old compressor. You'll have to put the Exact amount back in your new compressor. Did ALL of that on a Jeep I had. Cost me alot of money and even more time. Good luck doing all that yourself. NOT an easy job
Super appreciate you!
Glad you like it!
Was the clutch rattling before it went bad? My 07 Ridgeline is rattling thinking it’s starting to go.
Great video. My dads “compressor “ & “condenser” just went. Got a quote from Firestone for a total of $1,499. I’m gonna try the relays first. Did you have to recharge the system for the clutch kit? Thanks for the video.
No. The great part about replacing the clutch is you don't have to mess with the refrigerant. That's assuming you do it with it still on the van.
My clutch stays on all the time, does not dis engage at all? Would that be the clutch
typically if you have the AC on the clutch will be engaged. Is your AC not blowing cold?
the shop's policy may be about liability or warranty on the clutch vs. whole new compressor issue.
I totally get that and don't fault the shop. I just like to save money :)
@@leejonlogsdon I got that impression from your vid, was just throwing it out there for others when they think all shops are just after $... some are, but some just don't want or can't handle the hassle of lots of warranty work if the clutch turns out not to be the problem.
Thanks for the video. I'm probably about to have to swap the clutch on my odyssey as well.
@@leejonlogsdon I asked my shop owner buddy and he said the shop can and would change a part if you asked them. They get paid for the work you pay for and if they want to do something else you can deny that. If they don't want to do it then that's their loss.
Is there a certain sound that comes from the vehicle as it fails in this area?
Hey mine is actually smoking and making a loud screeching noise. Seems the pump is going to lock up if I don't replace it. Is this the issue you were having?
Hey Lee, thanks for the video. I have to do this also to my Odyssey. Did you use any special tools to remove the clutch? AC clutch wrench? Also was the pulley and coil easy to slide off once the clutch was off? I know there are some snap rings to be removed also. Just looking for some tips before i go for it. Thanks.
Sorry for the late reply. I just used a long flathead screwdriver that I wedged to stop the clutch from spinning. I also used snap ring pliers. Getting the snap rings off was probably the hardest part. If you can un-bolt the compressor it may make it easier to get to those. The angle is tough without removing the compressor.
Great video. Clear advice. Thanks
I'm glad it helped!
Congrats bro!
thank you ! really appreciate the input.
How long, start to finish, did it take for you to take everything apart, put in the new clutch kit, and put it all back together?
It was the first time doing anything like this so honestly, it took a while. Probably a day start to finish.
GREAT VIDEO!! THANK YOU
Thanks man!
I considered replacing the clutch, but then I saw in a review where someone did that, and theirs only lasted a few months. If I'm going to go through that much trouble, the cost of a brand new OEM compressor is no big deal at all ($230 right now). Now if the clutch could be replaced without taking anything apart, I would definitely consider replacing it. Maybe you've had better luck with yours. Is everything still working ok? Did you have to take out the compressor to replace the clutch?
Where is a compressor for 230$ IL buy two of them?
Bro, I know it's been two years for you but I am facing the same repair on a 2009 Odyssey. How has the repair held up over time?
I've actually sold van since then but it was still hanging strong until I sold. I figured it was worth saving $800 and taking a chance. Good luck!
Great video! Quick question, where are the relays for the clutch located that you replaced? And how many are there?
there is a fusebox under the hood on the left side. It's the 2 black ones (omron G8HL-H71). The price on Amazon has gone up but here's a link: amzn.to/2wXHVww
@@leejonlogsdon Thanks Lee
Thanks very much sir ! Great video.
Thanks so much!
Did you have to go get Freon in it when you were done and what type of tools do I need
If you only remove the clutch you don't have to evacuate the freon. You'll need pretty basic tools screw drivers, wrench's (unfortunately it's been too long for me to remember the exact size's), and also snap ring pliers. You can get a cheap set at a local auto parts store.
Removing the snap ring is the trickiest part. Be patient and good luck!!
@@leejonlogsdon thank you your saving me hundreds
Thanks dude, helpful video
Glad you liked it!
Thank you thank you thank you 😊
Super
Having the same issue 👍🏼
Ac clutch kit replacement for $99 fixed the ac blows hot air issue 4:20
Thanks for the video but for the love vertical video?
Thanks! Note taken on the video :)
I prefer vertical videos since I don't need to rotate my phone.
@@vinny1995 Thanks!
Great job.. thanks for sharing
it is a good way to save money at the time.... but in a long term you are not saving money... if the clutch went bad... most likely the whole compressor is going to be bad soon... so anytime anything is bad with the compressor is better to replace the whole compressor.... 900 is too expensive... 600 should be good.
Thanks for the comment! I have since sold the van but it had been working for over a year. I'll keep that in mind if I have to do it on another car.
Hi thanks for the video .. I have a question .. do I have to remove the whole compressor or I can remove the clutch while the compressor still intact ?
same question here.
I did it with the compressor still on. I didn't want to unhook the hoses because I didn't have a way to capture the refrigerant. I will admit it's a little difficult to get to the clutch while it's still mounted. You may be able to unbolt the compressor and leave the hoses attached. It might give a little wiggle room on the compressor so you can get to the clutch easier. I'm not sure though.
What is part number can u sens me link amazon?
Thank you!
I just have a problem... I don't know how to put it by myself 😥
Good job
You gonna make more videos. I think you should. Hardly any on the 2006 Honda odyssey ex-l or just the 2006 Period .
Buddy thank you so much
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it!
He made one mistake in the entire process. He said he charged the system after he changed the clutch and the system worked. If he had charged the system before he changed the clutch he would have saved $99. He didn’t do his homework before starting the job and he would have known about the pressure switch the stops the system from working if the pressure is too low. Hope he knows now that he wasted the money. When he started he said he didn’t know anything about it, and that was his first mistake.
thank you for your share
hope it helped!
good job
Thanks!
The part was $99 and their labor was $801. 🤦🏾♂️
No he just ended up replacing the AC clutch. And the shop was going to charge them $900 to change the AC compressor. So they were going to do a bigger job. That actually wasn’t necessary.
One question, did you replace the kit with out removing the compressor.
I did replace it without removing the compressor. It was really tight to get to. You might want to remove it.
I would not recommend removing the compressor if you don't have to, if you remove it you have to recharge the system with refrigerant.
You r awesome!!!!! Thank you so much.
Hey where’d you get your shirt?
Funny story. My sister-in-law actually got it while on her honeymoon in Jamaica :) Not sure why they sell bluegrass shirts in Jamaica
You might have saved even $99 by using 3 tie wraps in clutch!
They out of order are they going to in stock? Don't you have video? How long does it take?
Not sure what you're asking
were did u find relays for $5
Lawrence Hinds I got mine locally from O’reilly auto parts
My Local u/pull/it yard gives them away for free.
I have a 2005 honda odissey i Pay $200 the compresor was the problem
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WHAT IS GOING ON GUYS. WTF/ WHY ASK US GEZZZZZZ YANKS
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AC work is very expensive. If you have basic dyi skills, learn to fix it yourself and save a ton of money. I spend under $200 replacing my bad compressor.