Replacing The Blower Motor on a 2008 Nissan Sentra (without removing the dashboard)

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  • Опубликовано: 25 июн 2016
  • Hi Guys!
    Today is a little something different. My blower motor went out on my 2008 Nissan Sentra. Everywhere I looked online and on RUclips said I had to remove the dashboard to get to the blower motor to replace it. Estimated time is around 5 hours to complete the job.
    Luckily I ran across a forum where someone said you could do it thru the drivers side in half the time. Needless to say, I was game for that. Here is the link to the forum: www.cargurus.com/Cars/Discuss...
    It is the 10th answer on the list.
    Anyway, I wasn't going to record this today, but after disconnecting the battery, I thought why not? (sorry for the poor audio) So far there hasn't been a video covering this way of doing it, and the ones showing how to remove the dash, don't actually show anything. They just talk about it pointing at a tore up mess.
    All total in parts it cost under $200 for a lifetime guaranteed blower motor and resistor from AutoZone. That's a far cry from the $1,200 I heard the dealer charges to replace the blower. Total time to do the job was 2 hours 15 minutes.
    Anyway I hope everyone likes it. This isn't a 3D printing video, but sometimes I like to show the things that are keeping me from printing. Last week it was a water pump on my 2002 Dodge Caravan. Luckily I didn't record that mess. LOL!!!
    Recently I have been asked if someone wanted to toss something my way, how can they do it?
    please know it's never required. Simply giving the video a thumbs up and a nice comment is always appreciated.
    But if you refuse to take no as an answer, you can always toss me a dollar or two via PayPal using my email address jimmyshawstidbits@gmail.com , or become a patron on Patreon.
    / jimmyshawstidbits
    As always, Thank You so much for watching!!!
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  • @MalyMal350
    @MalyMal350 6 лет назад +42

    This guy saved me $500 at the mechanic shop I was able to do a motor and a resistor now my wife is happy. Happy wife happy life lol

    • @Juice-jx1pr
      @Juice-jx1pr 4 года назад +1

      That's way too much money

    • @davidt8786
      @davidt8786 3 года назад +2

      My shop charged only $250......parts & Labor

    • @theoneders2056
      @theoneders2056 2 года назад +1

      Geez, my mechanic wants $1,100

    • @frankdatank4u
      @frankdatank4u Год назад +2

      @@davidt8786 I had three shops tell me 1000 to fix

    • @davidt8786
      @davidt8786 Год назад

      @@frankdatank4u my auto shop fix it take only 3 hour labor... is not that hard as what you think

  • @timhill4419
    @timhill4419 4 года назад +29

    Great video! Thanks for saving me about $400. One thing to add: when removing the old blower motor, flip it and put the fan end over the brake booster rod. Frees up space to flip it right through the open space. Put in new one the same way.

    • @xParris
      @xParris Год назад

      Thank you so much for the flip tip. Worked perfect in and out.

    • @ericoski23
      @ericoski23 11 месяцев назад

      YES. 3 years later and you just saved me because nothing else was coming loose. DO THIS

  • @taljinderchahal1074
    @taljinderchahal1074 7 лет назад +21

    I have replaced my blower motor of Nissan Sentra 2008 and it was quite easy as shown in this video. It took only 2 hours to complete the task. I appreciate you guys to upload this video and save my dollars. Thanks

    • @JimmyShawsTidbits1
      @JimmyShawsTidbits1  7 лет назад +2

      +Taljinder Chahal I'm sure glad to hear it helped. Have a great weekend.

  • @sebastallard
    @sebastallard 7 лет назад +12

    Today, I finished replacing my blower motor on my 2010 Sentra and, thanks to your video, I was spared a lot of pain and frustration. Thanks!

  • @gradynelson6311
    @gradynelson6311 5 лет назад +9

    Watched this video and found it more informative than others I'd watched. Was then able to replace both the resistor and the blower without incident. Thanks a bunch. Saved me a fortune.

  • @KonsoleFaust
    @KonsoleFaust 6 лет назад +5

    I used this as my guide while replacing my own this afternoon. Everything went as shown in the video. Thanks for the help!
    TIP: When removing the part seen at 4:00, rather than gripping with vice grips, I found it was easier to remove by placing the pin back through the holes, gripping the pin with pliers and twisting. There isnt a lot of room down there there and i had trouble removing it using the method shown in the video.

  • @erikderson
    @erikderson 8 лет назад +22

    Awesome video! Your method worked great on my 2009 Sentra. I really appreciate the "tool list" and the tip about working while laying on a stack of pallets beside the car- that really saved my back. Thanks for posting this- I was pretty intimidated by the videos where ppl removed the dash. It took me about the same time to complete the job as it took you.

    • @JimmyShawsTidbits1
      @JimmyShawsTidbits1  8 лет назад +3

      +erikderson Thank you! I'm glad it helped. You can't believe how relived I was to find that singe forum post that I linked in the description. That guy is a rock star!!!

  • @grumpyoldrecluse1295
    @grumpyoldrecluse1295 7 лет назад +4

    Thanks so much for this video and all your valuable time! I followed your steps to replace the fan on my 2008 Sentra and it went perfectly. I finished in 90 minutes but that was because I didn't have to stop and figure things. You had already done that for me. I also was not shooting a video while working. All the necessary tools were out and ready thanks to your tool list at the end. Much appreciated!! ★★★★★

  • @bmj121
    @bmj121 5 лет назад +3

    Thanks for posting this. Using this, I was able to replace a friend’s AC blower motor in about 2 hours. I even used your tip about the pallets! Thank again.

  • @michaellubina
    @michaellubina 7 лет назад +3

    Jimmy, thank you Sir for this video! I can confirm that this procedure works on the NIssan Sentra 2010 model. I bought the parts from Autozone last night, studied the video, and performed the procedures this morning step by step. It took me about around 3 1/2 hours but I finished and everything works perfect again. Thank you so much for the instructions and thank you for saving me ~$1200 worth of repairs!

  • @gweedoh1
    @gweedoh1 5 лет назад +3

    I've been doing 'under dash' jobs my entire life and it never occurred to me to use pallets to lay on. Brilliant!!!

  • @kingdvb1
    @kingdvb1 7 лет назад +1

    Jimmy, you did a great video on this repair! Following your very well explained instructions, I easily replaced the blower and resistor on my 2009 Nissan Sentra. Saved me over $500 by doing it myself and many hours of grief by not having to take the dash off as all of the other videos and instruction repair manuals advise. Very innovative work. I really appreciate you taking the time and effort to share this money saving video. Thank You.

  • @joeblyth2
    @joeblyth2 5 лет назад +5

    Just did this job and took me two hours, and I’m no pro. Thanks for saving me an entire afternoon of tearing a dash apart!

    • @Juice-jx1pr
      @Juice-jx1pr 4 года назад

      A professional person probably would take less than an hour but you will be charged for 3 hours

  • @AllaNetWork
    @AllaNetWork 6 лет назад +1

    Great video and very helpful step by step. Had to replace a blower motor to my 2012 Nissan Sentra today. I watched a bunch of videos including dashboard removal. Your video stood out and it helped me a lot. Honestly it’s not an easy job first time especially if you do not have proper tools. It saved me $$. Thank you very Much for sharing your video.

  • @ujfro6983
    @ujfro6983 5 лет назад +2

    Thank you so much for this helpful video. Had a friend who was told $900 to fix blower motor. I followed your great instructions and took care of it. Thank you!

  • @sparky8729
    @sparky8729 5 лет назад +4

    Thanks for taking the time to make this video. It was a huge help. I was able to change my motor exactly as you described.

  • @TonySherman
    @TonySherman 5 лет назад +2

    Just changed blower motor and resistor in my son's 2007 Nissan Sentra. Followed video step by step and got it done. As other's mentioned in this thread, the black box(mentioned at 3 mins into video) can be pushed up and out of the way so you do not have to remove it entirely to get blower motor out. Thank you for the video! I was dreading the thought of tearing out the entire dashboard as shown in other videos!

  • @moffatelectric
    @moffatelectric 4 года назад +6

    Oh man I live up in Northern Canada the dealership wanted $1600 to do the is job. $100 for the blower $50 for the resistor. You saved me $1450 Crazy ! Thanks man

    • @-JonnyBoy-
      @-JonnyBoy- 3 года назад

      650CAD an hour 😂 they clearly didn't want your business

  • @dylanbanks3169
    @dylanbanks3169 Год назад +1

    This was the third video I watched on how to do this. This is the only one that showed the level of detail needed!

  • @randomdan85
    @randomdan85 5 лет назад +2

    just got done with my 2012 sentra and it took me about 2.5 hours start to finish including watching this video lol and leaving a comment. never the less thank you very much! You Rock Jimmy!

  • @Issicra
    @Issicra 3 года назад +2

    Holy crap. I just wrapped up replacing the blower and resistor, hooked up the battery and fired her up. Everything working fine without any problems. I feel like I am now a part of a secret club of extraordinary humans that were able to pull off this amazing feat. Not a task for a novice, by any stretch.
    Nissan should send you a patch, or a plaque, or maybe a coupon for a free ice cream cone.
    A big thank you for making this video, Jimmy. Now I'm going to get to working on that nuclear sub I've been wanting to build. Should be pretty easy.

  • @emptychild5291
    @emptychild5291 7 лет назад +3

    Thanks for the video, worked out exactly as you described. Saved us a day or two of ripping out the dashboard and a lot of money at the dealership!

  • @jimgage9997
    @jimgage9997 7 лет назад +2

    My blower went on my 2009 SR in a week. It was actually vibrating the whole dash and steering wheel so bad I didnt even drive the car! I watched you video first before attempting mine. I think I spent more time fighting the wiring and hood latch cable. I am a body man by trade so I have a different set of tools at my disposal, and knowledge of the car. making it easier. All said and done, apparently a mouse got in the cage and made a nest. Time spent replacing about 50 minutes. Research, part purchase, tool retrieval another hour. Thankyou for this video!! Jim

    • @JimmyShawsTidbits1
      @JimmyShawsTidbits1  7 лет назад

      +jim gage Glad it helped. A Mouse? Man!!!! How hard was that get cleaned out?

  • @derekthompson2958
    @derekthompson2958 7 лет назад +1

    I used your video as a guide to change the blower motor out on my 2010 Sentra. It was extremely helpful and I really appreciate you taking the time to make and post this video. Thank you.

  • @clscls9481
    @clscls9481 5 лет назад +2

    thanks a million I am going to change mine tomorrow... dealer wanted $900 to replace the blower motor... another mechanic wanted $600... Geeeez after watching your vid I can do it myself and save myself a bundle... thanks again

  • @joecamp2960
    @joecamp2960 7 лет назад +1

    Followed the steps and it took me 2.5 hours. Pain in the ass, but cheaper than taking it to a mechanic. Thank you.

  • @chancetolbert4852
    @chancetolbert4852 6 лет назад +1

    Mechanic quoted 1200$ with 5 hours of labor with 200$ for the part. I just bought the part for 50 on amazon and took me 1.5 hours to do it this way. Excellent video thanks!

  • @oolunchbox
    @oolunchbox 6 лет назад +3

    My wife and I thank you so much! You saved us hundred of dollars by me being able to do this myself.

  • @alexhuthmacher
    @alexhuthmacher 7 лет назад +9

    Thanks for this video I was able to do mine in about 2.5 hours. I did not realize how hard it was to get to everything. I was in such strange positions to get everything out, I am pretty sure I could join the circus now :-)

    • @JimmyShawsTidbits1
      @JimmyShawsTidbits1  7 лет назад

      +Alex Huthmacher LOL!!! I know exactly what you are talking about. But when I think of removing the dashboard... it wasn't so bad. LOL!
      Glad it helped.

    • @metaldragonbraveheart
      @metaldragonbraveheart 6 лет назад +1

      Stack 2-3 pallets outside the drivers side door next time makes it more comfy lol.

  • @SummerAbate
    @SummerAbate 6 лет назад +1

    Thanks so much for posting this video!! We were able to follow it and replace our blower motor successfully! Very helpful, and much preferred to dismantling the entire dash. Liked and subscribed, well deserved! :)

  • @zachgustus7862
    @zachgustus7862 4 года назад +4

    Thanks to this video, I got the new blower motor in and had the car out of the shop in 1hr and 15min. Thanks!

  • @VegascomJeff
    @VegascomJeff 4 года назад +3

    Thank you for posting this video. I can't emphasize how much it helps being able to know I need to remove X, Y, and Z in this order versus trying to figure it out myself. In my case the blower motor was going out intermittently and finally failed completely. I swapped the Blower Motor Resistor first and that didn't help. I looked over the wiring diagram and wanted to test the blower motor in the car so I removed the Front Air Control (the dials) and removed the Blower Motor Resistor and used a jumper wire to connect the red wire at the Blower Motor Resistor connector to ground, which will cause the blower motor to fire up as long as key is on. In my case, it did fire up, but it did end up being bad and I had to replace the blower motor. When I had it out of the car I did some testing and found that most of the time the blower motor would work but depending on where the motor landed when it stopped, certain spots were dead. I could manually rotate the blower wheel slightly and cause it to start working again.
    I took the black box out instead of trying to move it out of the way. The connectors come out pretty easy if you (gently) use a flat blade screwdriver on the connector while depressing the release tabs.
    Also when removing the brake pedal U shaped piece with the 17mm nut, mine moved a bit and I had to adjust it. You'll know if it's off since the brake lights will be on all the time.
    Finally, my air bag light was on at the end of this job (I did disconnect the battery). I had to go through the Nissan air bag light reset procedure (pretty simple, RUclips has a couple videos on it) and that took care of it.

    • @rogerbritton7100
      @rogerbritton7100 Год назад +1

      Great tip on the airbag, did this twice two years ago and the airbag light has never gone off. Did twice because a pack rat was shoving crap including a hot dog into the blower blades.

  • @dansyz80
    @dansyz80 6 лет назад +2

    I made it, as you said! Thank you! The guy saved 280$ and i made 60$ !
    You are great guy!

  • @kristiaanfinstad8577
    @kristiaanfinstad8577 5 лет назад +4

    Thank you for the video! I replaced the blower motor in my 2008 Nissan Sentra. I did find it quite awkward, I am taller and have long arms which made it hard get around, but it was worth it!

  • @05ntgrace
    @05ntgrace 2 года назад

    Thank you, great job editing and getting straight to the point, it gets old having to sit through others videos while they ramble on and on (and on)..... about unrelated things no body cares about. Thanks again.

  • @Chubbs-kg8re
    @Chubbs-kg8re 6 лет назад +1

    I replaced mine from start to finish 3 hours thank you very much for the video it helped a lot

  • @thunderinmyroom
    @thunderinmyroom 7 лет назад +2

    Great video!! You made it so easy to replace my fan and saved me 600 bucks. Thank you so much!!

  • @jknewtron
    @jknewtron 5 лет назад +1

    Awesome how-to video! It just helped me change my blower. Thank you. Also nice touch adding the video stabilization.

  • @aggiebear4128
    @aggiebear4128 5 лет назад +1

    Will be doing this, on my 07 spec v, thanks for the tool list makes it more organized. Good video!

  • @jdannug517
    @jdannug517 8 лет назад +3

    Worked great on my 2010 Sentra! Thanks so much! Some of that stuff was hard to access due to the tight quarters but worth it.

  • @renedelafuente123
    @renedelafuente123 6 лет назад

    I have bought the blower motor and resistor for a 07 Nissan Sentra. I'm not a hands on guy so I know I can't do the job, get frustrated quick if things not going my way. My backyard mechanic quoted me 75 bucks for this job. I hope he don't mess up anything b/c looks like a very delicate and tedious job. Thanks for posting.

  • @IPOOskar
    @IPOOskar 6 лет назад +4

    I just finished this on my girlfriend's​ car, thank you for your video, it was spot on 👍

    • @idaisukiyou
      @idaisukiyou 3 года назад +1

      We share the same name but I am a girl and I'm gonna try to do this myself haha

  • @ferndog1461
    @ferndog1461 7 лет назад +1

    Thanks Brother! The 2007-2012 NIssan Versas are somewhat similar to Sentras. My Girlfriend's 2007 A/C is weak, after research, The Versas' Evaporator go south after 4- 7 years. I dont want to take the whole Dash apart, either. I am following your work.

  • @frankp873
    @frankp873 7 лет назад +1

    Great instructions. It saved me a great deal of time and money. Thank you!

  • @anthonyconsole3678
    @anthonyconsole3678 7 лет назад +1

    Thank you for the video helped me out. funny note my blower would make noises at higher speeds looks like it was due to a few acorns in the housing replaced the motor anyway at that point but might wanna check for debris when you have it open thanks again.

  • @jonnywezman
    @jonnywezman Год назад

    THANK YOU!!! Quoted $1200 by my repair guy because he wanted to go by the book and remove the dash. Just followed your steps and did the whole thing in 2 1/2 hours for only the cost of the $65 blower motor. This totally works!

  • @ezHiker35
    @ezHiker35 7 лет назад +5

    Thank you for this. I'm going to try it when I have time. My blower motor makes an awful squeaking noise. A shop quoted me $800 due to the labor supposedly involved. This sort of design makes me second guess getting another Nissan. Things that are prone to failure like blower motors should be easier to get to.

    • @JimmyShawsTidbits1
      @JimmyShawsTidbits1  7 лет назад +1

      +Shawn Carver That's exactly what mine did for almost a year. It would come and go. One day it just stopped.
      Please let me know how it works for you. It definitely beats removing the dashboard. LOL!!!
      I really like my Nissan, but the way they designed this, I don't think I'll buy another. If I do it will be after finding where they are hiding the blower in the new one.

    • @ezHiker35
      @ezHiker35 7 лет назад +2

      Jimmy Shaw's Tidbits Will do. Mine is a SPEC-V so I hope the clutch doesn't complicate things too much!

    • @dansyz80
      @dansyz80 6 лет назад +1

      Check for the brake pedal, just for to not to re-adjust it after

  • @jasonlee5384
    @jasonlee5384 5 лет назад +1

    I highly appreciate this video it was very helpful. I have to say you did save me a lot of money. Two Thumbs Up 👍👍

  • @debbielockman5601
    @debbielockman5601 Год назад

    The best blower motor video for this model and year of car. It was very helpful . Way to go!The" saving $1200. at the dealership ." Was spot on also!

  • @theuceo0hhh632
    @theuceo0hhh632 6 лет назад +2

    thanks man..i took out the driver seat and laid in car ..lol..saved alot of time..i did not have to take out black box with three plugs just push up into fire wall and pulled out the blower motor...thanks again

    • @kellylowe9701
      @kellylowe9701 6 лет назад

      lol I did the same as well I just pushed that lil black box up and as far as possible without pulling any of them out

  • @robertweigel2789
    @robertweigel2789 7 лет назад +1

    Wouldn't have been able to do it without this video!

  • @andrewjones198
    @andrewjones198 Год назад +1

    Thanks for this easier method. Other people saying you need to remove the dash are totally out of their minds.
    Only problem I had was twisting the blower back into the hole. Had to take it out and apply vaseline to the "threads", then it went in pretty easy. God though I wish I wasn't 6'3"..... Awkward AF!!

  • @gdelbridge
    @gdelbridge Год назад +1

    Very information in the steps to replace the items. I used it as a guide to perform the same on my car. Those connectors and the brake peddle back nut can really be an issue. I liked the use of the vice grips, broke the nut loose quickly after seeing that.

  • @jschaul100
    @jschaul100 4 года назад +1

    Great video, saved me a lot of labor! Thanks for sharing.

  • @raygonzales2457
    @raygonzales2457 2 года назад +2

    Great video!!! Thk you for making this easy to follow video. It saved me a ton of money.

  • @lookwithin
    @lookwithin 3 года назад +1

    Already did the job thanks so much for this video got it done in no time!! 🙏🏼

  • @timothyeasker5181
    @timothyeasker5181 2 года назад +1

    Great video, couldn't have done it without! Couldn't get all harnesses off black box. Just took the white ones off and tucked it up over steering column. New motor would not twist in. Bought another, same thing. Ended up filing down the first 2 small ridges that actually lock it in. Also shaved off the locking small curved piece just to right of screw hole. Motor then would twist in. Had an after market motor, wonder if original equipment would be the way to go. Thanks again, really appreciate guys like you!

  • @TravelingTexasFisherman
    @TravelingTexasFisherman 5 лет назад +1

    Man what a money saver!! Thank you!! Was able to save a person 1400!!!

  • @BrodeyDoverosx
    @BrodeyDoverosx 2 года назад

    Thanks for the video. Came in handy to replace the blower motor on my Dad’s 2010 Sentra.

  • @kouponkrazykeeta2668
    @kouponkrazykeeta2668 4 года назад +1

    Big thanks for this video my mechanic knows I’ll pay whatever for my cars but this job cost me $32 for the motor and 40 for labor quick fix and $70 compared to the 100-200 charge

  • @adityareddy7527
    @adityareddy7527 6 лет назад

    How did you remove the final rod with the weird head? I am trying all different tools they don’t seem to work, the nut and the weird head with two holes seem to be jammed together. I have a 17mm wrench and pliers to hold the end with the holes but the head and nut just won’t turn separately

  • @wiggythekid
    @wiggythekid 2 года назад +1

    Thank you for the video, was very helpful and I was able to get mine replaced easily!

  • @wyliesmith1653
    @wyliesmith1653 11 дней назад

    I did it! 😅 no more rattling fan... just wanted to say I appreciate you brother. You have to contort your body around and lay facing up but it only took a little over an hour. Definitely could do it again. Thanks

  • @alc3842
    @alc3842 4 года назад +1

    Thanks for uploading this helpful video. I found lots of leaves in mine. Do you know where the air intake is so I can add some type of filter?

  • @Autowizard2
    @Autowizard2 7 лет назад +2

    Credit to poster. Saved me a ton of time tearing the dash apart!!!!

  • @grandparolie
    @grandparolie 7 лет назад +1

    Awesome video and as he mentioned replace the resistor as well.

  • @cesarvelazquez6094
    @cesarvelazquez6094 7 лет назад +2

    thank you saved me a lot of time

  • @senhorpoopypants
    @senhorpoopypants Год назад

    @Jimmy Shaw so I did this, but now that everything is reconnected. The car hesitates to accelerate, the brake lights stay on and the cruise control doesn't work. Any ideas?

  • @flavioaiza
    @flavioaiza 7 лет назад +2

    In portugues
    Esse vídeo bem detalhado me ajudou muito. Obrigado
    In ingles
    This very detailed video helped me a lot. Thank you

  • @raymond11h96
    @raymond11h96 5 лет назад +1

    Thanks for this video and the tip about the lying down on 2 pallets. I installed the blower motor and resistor on my 2008 Nissan Senta. Removing the old blower motor was super frustrating, but I got it done.

  • @kennethpiet2079
    @kennethpiet2079 4 года назад

    Saved me a bunch this is a good video thanks alot

  • @stevesargent4490
    @stevesargent4490 6 лет назад +6

    1. Thank you 4 the vid - couldn’t have done it without it. 2. Death to the engineer that put the blower motor in this location!. 3. I put a pallet on milk crates beside the drivers side door / but had to jack the car up a few inches to get it in tight beside the car. Other option is to remove the drivers side seat so you can lay upside down under the dash for 2 hours. 4. A good sized mechanics mirror is very helpful to have (mine is on an extendable rod) to see into places your head won’t fit. 5. I had a plastic trim piece to the right of the gas peddle that had to be removed first - two connectors towards the rear of the car just “pop out” with a bit of force. 6. Use a pair of needle nose to compress the little white nylon cap on the pin in the u-shaped bracket the brake peddle attaches to - then it just slides back into the bracket part way and the brake peddle assembly can be removed (don’t drive it out with a big whack like the guy in the other video). 7. Ref the black box with the big wire bundles and 3 connectors on the back. It has a metal bracket on the back that you can very easily pry off with a flat head screw driver allowing you to push the box up and out of the way against the firewall - then you don’t need to unplug all the wires, which some viewers have indicated might cause bad electrical mojo later on. 8. I had to remove the u-bracket the brake pedal attaches to - do it exactly as he does in the video with vice grips positioned the same exact way...it works. 9. For gods sake don’t drop anything little when you’re working up in/near the blower motor itself!

    • @italouruguayricano
      @italouruguayricano 3 года назад +1

      I think you saved me. I am fighting with the black box connectors, I will try to remove the bracket.

    • @italouruguayricano
      @italouruguayricano 3 года назад +1

      As you said, it is easier to hide the black box in the upper part. I suggest taping it so it does not fall down.

  • @ClifeDJCompany
    @ClifeDJCompany 6 лет назад +1

    I watched this video more than 2 times and damn it was really confusing. then i went ahead and replaced the resistor since that was the first thing to do when your fan stops working. it started working again but the fan is so loud. like someone was caught in there. so i watched this video again and I'm finally getting it somehow! I just dont get that part where you took out the glove box? at 3:00 what were you trying to remove and which side?

  • @MacktasticSlick_
    @MacktasticSlick_ 3 года назад +1

    I know this is an old video but I replaced the blower motor on my Sentra and after putting everything back, now my brakes are stuck on, do you know of a way to adjust the pedal or that little rod or something? Gotta floor the car to barely overcome the brakes

  • @6829599
    @6829599 11 дней назад

    Great video! Tip..slightly file down the angle on the blower motor so it twists into place easily (the Amazon replacement was off slightly about a 1/4 inch from the screw hole. It was the most exasperating part of the procedure. Also I left the plug-ins on the computer and shoved it into the firewall. Completed in about 3 hrs. Thanks again!

  • @zoltangyuris1014
    @zoltangyuris1014 2 года назад +1

    Thank you for sharing!!Very helpful video!

  • @clscls9481
    @clscls9481 5 лет назад +5

    I'd like to personally thank you for this video... I replaced my girlfriends blower motor on her 2008 nissian sentra... the stealership wanted $1,170 to replace it... my mechanic friend up the street wanted $700 both told me you have to take the entire dash out to get to it... I watched your video and it was like the heavens opened up... I ordered the part for $30 bucks on ebay and did it myself... took me just over an hr to get it done... I didn't replace the resistor yet but got the fan motor replaced... it was a chore and I was sore the next day having to be upside down to reach the darn thing...whoever does the designs on these cars are complete idiots... but I got it done and saved myself a ton of money... thanks to your video I would have never attempted this had I not seen your video... again thanks a million...

  • @wayneberetta
    @wayneberetta 7 лет назад +3

    OK i want to add to this video ,,I just put a blower motor in a 2012 Nissan Sentra SR 2.0..And this video is right on the money BUT I did not take the black box completely off just unplugged 2 plugs cause i could not get the 3rd plug out lol..omg it is a JOB but,,it is doable and better than taking out the dash,,,,,and the dealer would have charged $1200.00 dollar and I spent $48.76 new 1 on ebay.........works great,,,,Hope this info helps other people...it was a back breaker lord have mercy.!! lol good luck

    • @alexH08108
      @alexH08108 5 лет назад +1

      I have the exact same car, about to dive in, thanks for this confidence boost

  • @flironman
    @flironman Год назад +1

    Mr. Jimmy. Where to begin to thank you. But before I do, ib have one observation. How on Gods green Earth were you able to do and record. I was barely able to do. Hahaha. Thank you. I was gifted a 2007 Nissan Sentra. I've been doing what I can myself to save on mechanic. This tutorial was epic. I would have finished in less time but I lost the screw to the black box and lost 30 minutes looking for it. It was swallowed by a black hole I'm sure of it. Thank you sir, the blower motor took me a minute to seat it correctly. But thank you. Guys good luck, be patient guys is a very uncomfortable spot, that's why big kudo's to Mr. Jimmy.

  • @Honkasena
    @Honkasena 2 года назад +1

    Thanks for the great video. Very helpful.

  • @sharondaevans6373
    @sharondaevans6373 Год назад +2

    Thank you so much you saved us thousands

  • @PhillyDee215
    @PhillyDee215 4 года назад

    Great video👍

  • @MRFUSON-uj9bs
    @MRFUSON-uj9bs 6 лет назад

    Please tell me how that you got the connectors off the black box? I'm having trouble unplugging them from the Black Box thank you for your answer

    • @JimmyShawsTidbits1
      @JimmyShawsTidbits1  6 лет назад

      +MR. FUSON I ended up using a small flathead screwdriver to work the connectors.

  • @augustomontoya4441
    @augustomontoya4441 2 года назад

    Thanks , you saved my time

  • @levialexander7208
    @levialexander7208 5 лет назад

    How the hell do you unplug the wiring harness on the blower motor?

  • @TheSeandelgatto2001
    @TheSeandelgatto2001 6 лет назад

    Excellent!Just excellent!

  • @taylorhelm8627
    @taylorhelm8627 6 лет назад

    done! Thank you! BE SURE TO KEEP THOSE WIRES OUT OF THE WAY!

  • @adam2084
    @adam2084 4 года назад

    I just bought the blower motor. It was the only part in stock. I'm hoping that will fix my problem for now since I don't have a resistor yet. I'm pretty sure it's just the motor. I read that there would be no air at all if it was a resistor problem but I have some air. It's like the motor is having trouble spinning. Hitting bumps in the road use to get it up and going but now it just doesn't want to spin full speed. Thanks for the video. I'm going to try to do this later today.

    • @JimmyShawsTidbits1
      @JimmyShawsTidbits1  4 года назад

      If your motor was still running somewhat you should be good. In my case it was run till it completely died.

    • @adam2084
      @adam2084 4 года назад +1

      Jimmy Shaw's Tidbits Took me an hour and a half but I got it done. Worst part was getting the 3 connectors off of the black box. I could get my arms up there but no room to pull on the connectors lol. Thanks again for the detailed video. Saved a lot of money and my family and I don’t have to suffer the heat anymore.

    • @JimmyShawsTidbits1
      @JimmyShawsTidbits1  4 года назад

      Sure glad it helped!

    • @Issicra
      @Issicra 3 года назад

      @@adam2084 How did you get those connectors off? I'm having a bit of trouble, myself. Thanks

    • @adam2084
      @adam2084 3 года назад +1

      @@Issicra Problem I had was once I got my arm up there, my arm was wedged and no room to pull. I pretty much had to wiggle it loose with my fingers only with some limited wrist movement. That’s why it took me so long. Once loose, it was nothing to pull it out and get the new one in.

  • @keshiachino6944
    @keshiachino6944 8 месяцев назад

    Great video. Thanks. But mine is making a little noise is that normal.

  • @joesno406
    @joesno406 5 лет назад

    Thank You Jimmy !!!!

  • @reylizalde5383
    @reylizalde5383 Год назад

    THANK YOU! PERFECT VIDEO

  • @mikes9288
    @mikes9288 8 лет назад

    Thanks for the video. Replacement fan went in great, however, my brake pedal keeps getting too firm when I shut the car off. When I drive it again, the brakes are engaged too much to drive the car. Is this due to undoing the negative battery termina? I've adjusted the pedal out twice and it has "re learned" to offset my adjustment and is too firm again. Thanks for any advice you may be able to provide.

    • @JimmyShawsTidbits1
      @JimmyShawsTidbits1  8 лет назад

      +Mike S I honestly don't know. I didn't have that issue. Just guessing, it almost has to be a adjustment issue. Did you leave to jam nut pretty much in the same spot after loosing it to remove the rod end?

    • @mikes9288
      @mikes9288 8 лет назад

      It moved but I could see where it was based on thread discoloration. If Imdidnt get it exact, Imgot it close. I have it adjusted out quite a bit now, trying to correct but the car keeps adjusting after driving it. I'm stumped!

    • @JimmyShawsTidbits1
      @JimmyShawsTidbits1  8 лет назад

      +Mike S if the breaks are getting too tight, it would have to be adjusted back in. Just to be sure, you are pulling the pin on the rod end and screwing it clockwise to adjust it, right?

    • @littlebill2601
      @littlebill2601 5 лет назад

      @@mikes9288 did you ever resolve this. It appears I have a similar issue

  • @bigjonsfunhouse
    @bigjonsfunhouse Год назад

    This work with a 07 sentra?

  • @xParris
    @xParris Год назад

    Thank you so much. Made it simple.

  • @clarkbreen4634
    @clarkbreen4634 7 лет назад +4

    This is exactly the way to do it

  • @efrainramos3839
    @efrainramos3839 2 года назад

    very good video friend I want to do that job ami nisan Sentra 2008 how much time or hours of work more or less to change that part

  • @jmmazz
    @jmmazz 11 месяцев назад

    Thanks for the video. My motor is starting to die.
    And I thought changing the cabin filter required being a contortionist. Gotta love an HVAC designed for easy maintenance on a RH drive car, but not so much in its LH drive configuration.

  • @recrdholdr
    @recrdholdr 3 года назад

    Good video as long as you don't get motion sickness.

  • @Lilleskoer
    @Lilleskoer 5 лет назад +2

    I have a 2009 Nissan Sentra. Minus 29 degrees BELOW zero up here in Canada yesterday and the blower stopped working. I checked the fuses, they are ok. NO other electrical problems in the car. How can I know what the next step to take is? Is there a way to know if it is a fusible link problem, blower fan problem, resister problem? If it was summer it would not be such an urgent fix, but colder weather is on it's way! Any help would be appreciated!! Great video, very straight forward :)

    • @JimmyShawsTidbits1
      @JimmyShawsTidbits1  5 лет назад

      If the blower wasn't making any noise prior to this and all the fuses look good, I would try replacing the resistor first.

    • @Lilleskoer
      @Lilleskoer 5 лет назад +2

      @@JimmyShawsTidbits1 Thank you for the quick reply :) No noises prior, turned it off when I shut the car off to fill gas. Back in the car, start the car, turn the knob to get some heat - nothing, no sound, nothing. I did check the in car fuses and they are fine. So, on to the resistor. THANK YOU!! I will keep you updated :)

  • @scipio8501
    @scipio8501 7 лет назад

    Question: i just did this today and the AC worls great again! But i was driving shortly after and i noticed that the brakes were staying engaged with my foot off the peddle as i was driving! What could have caused this? i turned the car off and on again and it seemed to fix itself. how can i ensure this doesnt happen again

    • @JimmyShawsTidbits1
      @JimmyShawsTidbits1  7 лет назад +1

      +Anthony Aye As long as the retaining nut wasn't spun alot it should be alright, but if it was backed way back or taken off, the shaft might have to be adjusted.