How to fix Intermittent AC compressor problem on 2010 Honda Civic / On & Off w/out removing the belt
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- Опубликовано: 23 июн 2022
- If you check your freon is in good pressure.
fuse and AC compressor Relay is in good working condition.
and still , ac goes on and off while driving and mostly no air condition coming out.
check out this quick fix without removing your ac compressor.
will save you a lot of money, and keep you system intact.
Removing the spacer washer in between your clutch ac compressor will do the trick
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Bro your video still helping people out fixing their own ac problem. I got quoted for ac compressor replacement $1200. I will try this and report back. Thanks a million brother
@@eugetolentino let me know when it works 👌
This is what a real mechanic would do. Thanks
@@cbzhoney thank you for your support 🙏
I like the fact that you fixed the problem most of these shops would tell the customer to purchase a new compressor or over haul the entire system.
@@alphabanks I try to be practical on repairs. I also advice them if it comes back, then the whole compressor must be changed
Thank you , I did in my honda & works perfect. You save me money 👍👍👍👍👍👍
That’s awesome brother 👍🏽
You are a life saver
It’s working now! Even if it works for 6 months I’d be happy
That’s awesome. Mine works for more than a year now
Thank you for posting this video, fix my Honda civic 09 issue.
The ac stop working and of course when it started getting hot. I don’t know much about fixing ac. I started for by changing the fuses. Adding more Freon but notice the pressure was very high. And then notice the ac clutch was not engaging. Saw this video and decide to do the same and fix the issue, been driving for with ac for two weeks.
Note: having another person around to keep the clutch from moving is recommended. Luckily my arms are long enough with a very long flat head to this job but it took some time. My washer wasn’t as bad but still decide not to put it back.
That’s awesome
Is it possible that i have the same issue? My ac works completely fine when there is no traffic even if it is very hot. However, My ac is not blowing cold air when it is traffic and the weather is hot. I need to atleast rest my car for 10 to 15 minutes just to bring back the cold air.
Get someone to cycle the AC switch so you can see the engagement of the magnetic clutch.
I gave this a go and it worked for two weeks.
That means the clutch is really bad or the compressor. That’s sucks
I am having the same issue. I will try to do the same thing to see if that will fix my issue this weekend. Thanks for your video!
Best of luck. Let me know
Did it fix your issue?
Did you ever did it?
Wow! Great video! Thanks!
Thank you for your support brother 🙏
I did think it was a replay hut then i saw a few ppl posting videos indicating that removing that shim is a fix. Thanks! Will be trying this soon.
Keep me updated 👍🏽
So in your opinion would you say the grime gets in the way of the magnetic field along with the washer?
thanks for the insight, replaced the relay twice and still the same intermittent issue. works , then after a 20 minutes, the clutch disengages. then let it rest for 5 to 10 minutes , then it works again. I will try your recommendation.
How did it go ? Having the same issue
@@DavidMartinez-rq5dl I followed the video; i removed 1 of 2 spacers. I have been running the car and aircon for atleast 2 hours continuous. Problem seems solved ! Thanks
Hey bro does the 2009 civic hybrid have the same compressor as this?
Thank you!!
Outstanding PRO-TIP. Thank you 🙏 One quick question. IF I try this or do nothing and never use the AC just the heater is that bad???
Heater is not controlled by ac compressor .
It won’t affect with your heater working
mine works for a couple minutes and then stops and turns on but next day i wonder if the same issue?
Nice pre..lakas ng boses ni antie🤣
Hahaaa. Sinigawan nga namin ni kuya. Sabi ko nag vivideo kami lol
If some one interested Honda sell a kit of 4 shims(0.1mm,0.2mm,0.3mm,0.4mm) and its under 10$. And factory space range is 0.35-0.65 mm.
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We have an ‘02 Si and every once in a while there’s a “spinning grinding sound” when the AC first kicks on for 3-5 seconds. If I am fast, I can turn the AC off real quick during the sound and the grinding/whining sound stops immediately (so I isolated this to something related to the AC, such as the AC clutch). I’m thinking I’ll just order a new clutch kit. Any thoughts? Thanks!
Sound could be anywhere in the compressor. Best way is to start with small fix. Yes, start with the clutch replacement. But if the sound persist, you might need to replace the whole ac compressor.
(If the sound is directly towards the ac compressor )
@@autopurlieu thanks. Keep up the good work!
Thank you for your support 🙏
It just needs a new clutch
@@cognac8297 replaced the clutch and it still does it once in a while.
Great job. Mine Civic clutch spins for awhile and it stops when ac is ON. Then it continues to spin again and stop, keep repeating the same. Is it normal? There is weird sound everytime it spin. Have checked the relay is fine. Could it be the same issue of clutch? Or the compressor, low Freon? Thank you
Check your freon first. If Freon is okay, yes it could be the same situation as this
I tried on my 2013 civic lx cranked ac on high for about 5 mins an MD intermittent problem started again. Gonna charge the freon next
This worked for me, in combination with changing the serpentine belt and charging up the Freon to give me ice cold A/C for two days, then it stopped working. The whole serpentine belt region is now making noise, with the A/C compressor making a high pitched metal on metal sound, like a bearing is going to go. Any ideas?
Just needs a new clutch
You may use a bolt side ò a hole use hand drill resureface clutch ??? Easy for you bester
Where do I get a socket / ratchet to take off the clutch nut? I tried the smallest one I have but can't get the nut off as it's hitting the side wall.
Use an offset wrench / wrench that a bit angle.
nice video, mine is a Honda city 2010 a/t, ac temp is all good but i noticed a sort of rattling sound eveytime i turn on the ac and i discovered that clutch is not dis-engaging, is it the same fix, i mean the washer? thanks much and more power bro
You could try. This one mostly if ac is intermittent engaging and disengaging . Also check all the other factors first why it’s not engaging like, Freon , pressure , relay, fuse and power source .
Best of luck
thank youu bro
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Did it work on you ?
all problem fixed i think problem is old rust and dirt sand and clean@@autopurlieu
what are the spacing specs from honda for the shim?
0,35-0,65mm
Kuya, is it the same procedure if my car ac clutch doesn't stop spinning or not cutting? Esp during noon time when temp is hot, the clutch is not stopping while in park. But it's working fine (automatic) during at night or in cold weather.
Well when it gets hot, stuff expands, so it could make sense that removing the washer would help keep everything tighter. I have a similar problem as well.
boss sana maka tulong ka, sometimes my ac wouldnt turn on pag nag automatic. i had to turn it on off for it to engage again, bad clutch naba? bago lahat sa ac ko i converted everything from r12 to r134a system compressor is new too.
I had same issue. After 5 minutes on a cold start in morning ac blew hot air. I got the clutch changed. Found a part on ebay. The ac worked for.3 days.and again hot air. Fuses all changed. Do you think it's the compressor?
@@khurammalik1449 well check your ac Freon or the pressure in the line.
Is the ac clutch is engaged ?
@autopurlieu ya pressure is good. Ac clutch won't engage. Now the pulley is making a loud winding grinding noise so looks like that's the end of the compressor now. Will just install a new one.
What if it turns on and off even though control panel is off?
Hello Sir, My AC condenser fan will not turn on or compressor clutch won't engages, will a bad AC clutch cause the condenser fan not to turn on?
Yes, that’s one of the reason.
There’s a lot of factor not to engage.
Check this out
ruclips.net/video/KJ2fFCpyW20/видео.html
@@autopurlieu I appreciate your quick response, I your videos are alot of help.. I tackle the clutch tomorrow. Thanks and stay blessed
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Hey broski, I just finally took off that washer. However it took a few days before I noticed it, but it started to make a noise. Is that ac clutch supposed to spin? It doesn't spin, but makes a noise like it is wanting to spin but doesn't. The noise doesn't happen all the time, but maybe 1 time ever few mins maybe. I've driven a few days before I noticed it, but ac worked for a day but then stopped, but other wise nothing drove differently or anything noticeable beside the noise making. I had to drive it after I found the noise but everything still drives good. I put the washer back on and it still is doing the same thing. I checked the clutch relay and it seems good, and I even put in a different relay and still the same thing. What could I have done by taking that nut off and removing the washer to cause this noise? I'm pretty sure I've never heard this noise before I performed this maneuver.
If you have a good scanner, it can check the ac compressor if it’s engaging . You ac comprised sounds like is about failure already . Unfortunately, looks like you have to replace the whole ac compressor
My Honda fit makes a rattle noise when I engage AC and blows warm air, system is fully charged would this help me?? Thank you sr
If the clutch is engaged and no cold air coming out and making rattle noise . Thats definitely need a new whole compressor
@@autopurlieu would it be worth trying this first?
@@Kevzcam not really. This process is when your ac clutch isn’t engaging and you want it to engage to compressor.
You said you’re is fully engaged . So if your ac clutch is fully engaged and making noise. Something is wrong.
What worth trying is to check if you have pressure and Freon.
@@autopurlieu thank you for your input
Think this will work on a 2015 Honda fit?
Yes. I removed 1 shim from my Insight 4 years ago. Now once in a while the clutch is not engaging. I need to remove the other shim washer.
Mines Was working fine it needed some Freon so I added and it worked fine for a day and now doesn’t work at all , checked relays , fuses . & ac clutch isn’t engaging on at all 😢
Make sure you’re not adding too much of freon or the pressure is too much.
Check if your ac compressor is getting power. You can also check your high pressure switch if it’s ok.
im gona try this tomorrow on my honda civic fk3 2.2 2008 , i hop this works :)
Keep me update
@@autopurlieu unfortunately for me hasn't worked, but i removed the tinny washer and i will try a refill to se if that's the problem, if after that still dont work, i guess its the sensor or the compressor it self.
@@moviesonlinex this works if you know for sure you have a proper pressure and Freon in the system . Also if it’s intermittent on and off ac compressor.
Why not replace the A/C clutch? Removing the shim(washer) would cause the compressor to fail prematurely no?
I could do that but this one is just an easy and faster way to fix it. If this process is done and still keep going the same problem. Would replace the whole clutch mechanism
Nope I removed Mine 2 years ago and my AC started working immediately and is still running
@@cecilepuckhaber1067 I’m glad to hear that works on your car. 👍🏽
@@cecilepuckhaber1067 Thank you for having replied, it's very helpful to see others confirm this works for extended periods of time. Did you use a lubricant where the washer was and is it still working, 6 months later? Thank you.
Mine works for a few minutes then stops working I don't know if its the same issue?
That’s a good sign that , that could be the same problem .
Salamat dto kabayan i did this 2 months ago, but now it wont blow ac cold pag hindi xa naka 2000 rpm? Any suggestion kabayan? Or need na palitan ung ac compressor? Hehe salamat 😉👍
Hello pare, mukhang ac compressor na yan.
Pero before mo palitan ac compressor, check mo muna lahat kung okay naman, from pressure and Freon kung Hindi low.
ruclips.net/video/KJ2fFCpyW20/видео.html
I tried this on my 04 accord. I removed a shim and the clutch would not spin freely. However the ac did blow cold for about a minute. Then the clutch stared to slip. And I lost my cold air. 😢 so I tried adding a thinner washer than stock the clutch would not engage. It’s time for a new compressor for me.
I’m sorry to hear that.
If you have some time to spare maybe replacing just the clutch itself might work.
Hey @@autopurlieu thank you for the advice! I replaced just the clutch in August with a $50 amazon one. Still blows cold 5 months later. It was challenging removing the old clutch and installing a new one but with patience I did it. I also saved a lot of money by replacing just the clutch on my own. Pepboys wanted to charge me $1500 for replacing the compressor.
@@laptopturbo that is awesome. I’m glad that worked out for you
Once you resurface, for how long will the clutch work??
It’s all depend on a car. Some last awhile like this specific car, still going since then
@@autopurlieu
I couldn't do it by myself, i found a mechanic so i will do it on Sunday and see how it works, anyway I really appreciate your help
@@halftime.45 👍🏽
The problem I'm having with my Civic is the AC is blowing really warm but the AC compressor clutch is spinning and all the relays are good!Any ideas? Also my refrigerant level is good!
How did you check the refrigerant level is good? It might have pressure but no Freon
Check this out
ruclips.net/video/KJ2fFCpyW20/видео.html
Take out all the pressure, use a nail or something to push down the pin for all the pressure to come out. And add refrigerant again. It happened to me
I need help whit my honda civic 2010 compresor Ac
Get it tested first / checked what’s wrong
Doesn't work for the Si. The clutch is really close to the chassis. For the Si, the entire pieace has to be taken off. I was able to resurface the cluth, though. So far, it's working...
That’s true. I have an 08 si that is too close. I had to drop the engine just a bit to get it out
Was your clutch getting stuck like you had turn the ac on and off to get it going ?
@@martinannafaye yep. But now the ac doesn't last too long anymore. I guess I have to replace the compressor
@@raultineo772 it’s still doable on the Si. Just need proper tools and motivation and skills . It is tight, I have done it to my 08 si.
I think it’s worth a try before replacing the whole ac compressor. It will save you easy $500
Damm I think ima just replace the whole compressor 1600 down the Drain
Wow pinoy
Salamat kuya
Hey bro I turn on my ac. And my car wants to turn of
Once I turn on the ac. From inside
You mean it’s cutting off the engine?
Looks like you have a locked up ac clutch to the ac compressor .
You need to replace the whole ac compressor
Thank you for the reply. 💯
@@edgarpadron1943 did you already fix it ? I had a similar problem with stalling the engine it was the ac relay
@user-ul9nu3ms5g yes it was the ac relay it's fix now bro
There was no troubleshooting mentioned. This issue could have been an electrical issue.
Also does not mention the low and high side pressure readings, expansion valve or temperature cycling.
Yes you are right. This video is just straight to the point repair.
If you like, you can watch my other video for diagnostic side of ac.
ruclips.net/video/1P0DFjiiqFA/видео.htmlsi=I7Y0y3EOyNRYl_hB
I tried that Didn’t work for me
Possibly your clutch is really bad or compressor .
Did you check if the relay okay or if there power going to activate it ?
@@autopurlieu thanks for replying yes the replay is fine there is power . I’m thinking it’s fuel filter . But this problem started after I added Freon (red Angel ) to stop leak
@@DjamalSbili-qj5ch fuel filter is not related to this problem.
But putting additive “stops leak” is not recommended to any car and this application. That could cause your problem to compressor failure
@@autopurlieu yeah I think the anti leak caused my air compressor to act weird. Thanks
I will drain the Freon and see .
@@DjamalSbili-qj5ch make sure you properly evacuate the system and vacuum the system and no leak in it
I think this is my problem. I went offroading and my ac starting going intermittent. Been testing switches, checking pressure, adding freon lol
Theres a sweet spot where my compressor will run forever. Then i drive 4 feet and the compressor will 'click' repetitively and not spin. Like the stator is working (i got 13V at compressor) but the clutch isnt engaging / disengaging till the engine has load
Yes, try it out. It’s pretty easy job, it won’t hurt to try
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