called a Honda dealership and asked how much to remove a shim. they said $791. I laughed, watched your video and for $22 bucks and 3 hours with the wrong tools, did it myself. my bank account thanks you, man!
@tylerthegeek28 will Honda do an AC diagnostic for free, and find the actual problem? Without any agreement to fix it with them? I’ve been searching online for my issue, and can’t seem to find the exact same problem..plus my mechanic took that probe tool and checked my relays with nothing showing wrong.
Most likely not, pretty much once they pop the hood you'll be paying. It would probably be around $100 for them to do a diagnostic but there is no guarantee they will find anything within 30-60 minutes they have the car then they'll start charging you more for taking things apart or off the car etc. Honda wanted almost $800 in labor to replace my AC compressor it would have costed almost $1700 using "genuine" Honda parts. I bought parts from NAPA and had them installed for $400 cheaper then the dealer
Thank you so much for posting this video I had the same problem with my 07 and thanks to this video my A/C is running like new again. Took me about 10 hours but saved myself well over 1000 bucks in labor. I also changed out the serpentine belt too.
Update on snap rings. Completed this replacement on my 03 accord. Everything was the same except for the clutch plate design. I purchased a set of Craftsman 2" pliers 9-47412. Unbolt the compressor to reach the ring notch which was at 2 o'clock position. I was able to get the grounding bolt out and replaced with a std bolt 5mm x 8mm. AC's back in business. Thanks guys for a great video instruction
Hey guys, giving you heads up. I've finally fixed my 08' civic. AC is now blowing ice cold air. You're video saved me $900 in labor cost, that coil replacement was a pain to take out. Thanks for the video, really helped me, only if you guys lived close to the New Orleans Louisiana area, I would have treated you guys to lunch. Lol. Now I don't have to sweat my balls off this summer like I did last year. Thanks again, God bless.
Yay.. my car's A/C is fixed :-) Eric from South Main Auto walked me through my exact problem. My A/C would run for about 10 minutes and quit.. then blow warm air. I took my car to a local shop and they recharged the system ($40)... issue remained. Then they replaced the condenser (which looked like Swiss cheese $400)... issue remained... GRRRRrrrrr. So I turned to youtube and I fixed the A/C clutch ($0) and the issue is FIXED! Thanks for being my virtual mentor Eric :-)
Thank You! Excellent information and video; Very Helpful in guiding me in replacing the A/C clutch on my '06 Civic. I learned a lot from reader comments and wanted to contribute in an effort to assist others. - Straight forward repair (with the help of this video). However re-installing the inner larger snap ring which secures the electromagnetic coil to the compressor nearly did me in! Not too hard to remove it but Very Difficult to re-install. I found reusing the original Honda snap ring was helpful. It was easier to work with than the ring that came in my clutch kit. It has smaller holes for the tool to fit into, has a slightly larger gap, and wasn't as prone to twisting when fully expanded. The snap ring tool that worked for me (although not a quality tool) is the straight-external tool from this kit - TEKTON 3576 Internal / External Snap Ring Pliers Set, 4-Piece. To work for this repair the tool needs to have long needle-nose like ends, which give you some working room between the coil and compressor shaft. - Snap ring tools I tried that did NOT work for me in this tight space are: GearWrench 82033 Double X External Snap Ring Pliers and Channellock 927 8-Inch Retaining Ring Plier. - On the '06 Civic if you also change the serpentine belt please note Honda Service Bulletin 06-059. Your replacement belt will be longer than the original and needs to be routed differently. - In my case the A/C compressor had to be unbolted from the engine to allow enough space to remove the clutch (it hits the frame otherwise). There are 4 bolts holding the compressor to the motor; the two on the bottom are easy to spot and the two on the top can be found next to the inlet and outlet compressor hoses. All 4 bolts are long and come in from the front. - The philips head screw holding the coil grounding wire is an M4 and 8 - 10 mm in length. - I was surprised to learn that the cost of a replacement compressor with clutch was roughly $300 (US). I was so-stuck on the inner snap ring that I considered replacing the whole unit and paying for a system vacuum/recharge ($135 US). Hope this information is helpful!
Hey man, thanks for the model of your pliers. . I am stuck trying to get that inner snap ring off, my $13 pair of snap ring pliers from a local store can't get it. I'll try yours
Hello Randy I am having similar issue. I have an 06 civic and am not able to get to the bolt. So do I have to remove the whole compressor unit out or just remove the 4 bolts to give more space. Someone told me I will have to release all pressure and Freon before I remove anything from the compressor. My issue is i am having weird noise from the belt area and when i removed the serpentine belt the only pulley that made a grinding noise was from the a/c pulley. Could that be it or maybe I need to change the tensionor. any help will be awesome. About to order parts dont want to order something unnecessary. oh I am getting cold air no problem there..it's just the noise and it makes a higher pitch noise when the clutch stops spinning.
Hello Randy I am having similar issue. I have an 06 civic and am not able to get to the bolt. So do I have to remove the whole compressor unit out or just remove the 4 bolts to give more space. Someone told me I will have to release all pressure and Freon before I remove anything from the compressor. My issue is i am having weird noise from the belt area and when i removed the serpentine belt the only pulley that made a grinding noise was from the a/c pulley. Could that be it or maybe I need to change the tensionor. any help will be awesome. About to order parts dont want to order something unnecessary. oh I am getting cold air no problem there..it's just the noise and it makes a higher pitch noise when the clutch stops spinning.
Hello Randy I am having similar issue. I have an 06 civic and am not able to get to the bolt. So do I have to remove the whole compressor unit out or just remove the 4 bolts to give more space. Someone told me I will have to release all pressure and Freon before I remove anything from the compressor. My issue is i am having weird noise from the belt area and when i removed the serpentine belt the only pulley that made a grinding noise was from the a/c pulley. Could that be it or maybe I need to change the tensionor. any help will be awesome. About to order parts dont want to order something unnecessary. oh I am getting cold air no problem there..it's just the noise and it makes a higher pitch noise when the clutch stops spinning.
i found that the compressor bolts are a lot easier to get to if you pull the fan. Two bolts at the top, wire harness disconnect and the fan will lift out. It's a little tricky to snake out, so be careful not to damage the radiator while you pull the fan. Once the fan is out, it is much easier to get to the bolts.. from the top.
Hopefully your repair goes easier then mine did. The front snap ring was a*itch to get to, had to borrow a set of snap ring pliers from a friend. Finally got it out and then focused on getting the pulley off, it took alot of beating and banging and a few choice words, spent almost a full day on getting it off. Came real close to pulling the whole damn thing off so I could work on it. Hub pullers unless it is a very small/narrrow one won't fit in the confined space. The snap ring on the outer side has a very small diameter hole. The inner has a larger hole. I had to use two different pliers to access each one. Good luck if you choose to start this repair,
Thanks for the great video. You mentioned "jumpering the wires on the switch", which is on the line to the left of the compressor. How do you jumper the wires? Thanks for your help.
any advice is welcomed!! I have a 01 honda civic lx that the ac stopped working. I check to see if the ac clutch was kicking on but I noticed It wasn't there!!! would I just need to buy the kit and install it ? NOTE: prior to a drive through car wash my ac was working just fine. no problems. thanks in advance (:
thanks for the helpful video. the 4 (12mm) bolts holding the compressor NEEDS to come off or you can't remove the pulley. you didnt say where this alternate ground for the compressor you used is. thanks from Qc, Canada
He’s running power straight to the compressor to see if it kicks on. If it does indeed kick on it’s a problem in the wiring. If the jumper kicks it on the compressor has an open circuit.
I installed the new coil with the back facing tit aligned with the hole on the plate that it sits flush against, but with the c-clip installed the coil is not held firmly in place by the c-clip. The coil will start to partially rotate when I turn the A/C on and the coil is energized. This will not work like this, I need to figure out how to have the coil firmly fixed in place. The c-clip is correctly installed and sitting in the groove all the around the compressor shaft. There is space between the c-clip and the front face of the coil. Does the coil have to be pressed in? Do I need to use an epoxy to hold the coil in place? Any and all help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks and great video guy's!
Random Repair hey man. so i began fixing my ac.. the clutch seemed to be working (it was rotating) but after i restarted my car its not rotating anymore. you know what might cause that and if i can fix it?
My compressor spins but my fans don't, and I also don't get a pressure when connecting my refrigerant gauge, what do you think it could be a leak or the relay??
Hello Randy I am having similar issue. I have an 06 civic and am not able to get to the bolt. So do I have to remove the whole compressor unit out or just remove the 4 bolts to give more space. Someone told me I will have to release all pressure and Freon before I remove anything from the compressor. My issue is i am having weird noise from the belt area and when i removed the serpentine belt the only pulley that made a grinding noise was from the a/c pulley. Could that be it or maybe I need to change the tensionor. any help will be awesome. About to order parts dont want to order something unnecessary. oh I am getting cold air no problem there..it's just the noise and it makes a higher pitch noise when the clutch stops spinning.
I'm trying to bypass the low pressure switch straight from the battery but I don't know which of the three cables I should be jumping into which one of the three straight from the battery to see if the low pressure switch is bad
What snap ring pliers would you recommend for this coil replacement? The local ones from Autozone and Harbor freight won't reach. Would the Lisle 49200 work?
Hi, can one change the bearing from the clutch housing if its not damaged and beginning to go shot? My AC works fine, but has started being noisy with the typical grinding sound of a worn bearing.
Had this problem same car. Compressor broke and so did the temp gauge. I started out by adding freon and changing the relay. Both didn't work. Paid 800 for the compressor and temp gauge. Thing cranks cold air it actually gets to cold.
My clutch was apparently seized (or something, it wasn't turning on with the fan or AC when switched ON, didn't engage, I replaced the Relay switch but it still didn't engage). I poked it with a long stick (car & AC off) and it started to spin! Cold air again! Gonna give it a quick ride and make sure it lasts longer than 5 min like the replaced compressor relay fixed it for...
@@mattmrozinski7820 dont know if youll get this, but when you replaced the relay, did the clutch start spinning again for a few minutes before quitting again? and then using the stick to spin the clutch fixed it? thank you
I have a 08 civic mine blows cold and then warm compressor and ac fan cuts on. But the compressor and fan never shuts off for not even a second when the air is on. Maybe im wrong but I thought they were supposed to cut off for at least a few seconds here and there when the system is not stressed. If i drive 60 mph for 30 they run constant. Doesn’t seem right. HELP ME 😳
Funny thing about these honda AC systems is that it's rarely a major component. Save time and look in the fuse box first and identify the MG Clutch Fuse ( Magnetic Clutch - AC Compressors on Cars are electromagnetic. ) See if it's blown first. Then identify where the AC Compressor Relay is. On the back of the fuse cover it's the one with a snowflake. But, before you purchase that $7.00 ( Seven Dollar ) relay make sure the AC system condenser fan is running right behind the radiator. If they're working buy a new relay. A lot of the relays today are solid state SSR ( look it up - a led's light shines on a light sensitive diode so that a small current controls a larger current just like an electro-mechanical relay ) heat will eventually kill them.
Yo tengo un problema en mi a/c de mi civic haber si puede ayudarme, lo que pasa es que cuando pisas a fondo el acelerador deja de hechar aire helado,,y dias antes el ac se encendia sin picar ningun boton,
can anyone give me advise on my 2008 honda civic? my ac works but makes noise do i need to replace it with a new one or can something be done to stop the noise?
Hi Random repair, your video is so very helpful. My 2008 civic ac is acting up as well. Ac compressor is ok when is engine cold. However, ac clutch doesn't engage after sitting in traffic and/or outside temperature is higher than 75F. Did a tap on the clutch while engine running and it start engaging again but still will have the same issue after a while. Relay checked out ok. Refrigerant just got recharged. Fans are working when ac button is on. I will check the gap over the weekend. Poorman's idea was to check and adjust shim or do i suspect ac clutch is the culprit or is it something else.... I dont want to fork for a complete compressor if not needed. Your recommendation is very much appreciated!!!
Marvin U checking and shim may work just fine. mine would not turn on no matter what but it was badly corroded due to the salt used during our winter months. Good luck with your repair, keep me posted
King Solomon there's a video how how to grind off some matter inside the clutch you disassemble, or remove a little disk, as the prongs are worns down that engage and hold the clutch...
Just an additional suggestion. It is not necessary IN ALL CASES to change the coil. If the coil gets power and gets magnetized it could be that the clutch worn out itself (much less cost AND LABOR to change it
My Ac guy is telling me the AC pressure switch is the issue.... It works cold then gets hott .. A number of forums tell me its the switch... I ordered the wrong switch from Amazon ... I wanted to know if you could send me an image of what the switch for this should look like ??
Does anyone know if the coil could be working intermittently depending on temperature? My a/c works fine(car has freon, no leaks) when just starting out cold engine, lower ambient air temps, but as the ambient temperature starts getting into the 90's I have pulled over and visually seen the compressor clutch not engaged, but both fans are still spining. I have ruled out the compressor temp sensor, by shorting two of those three wires on the connector on the alt. Thinking I have a break in the coil, will confirm with ohm reading.
Sean Ashcraft remove the clutch and get rid of washer. The clutch must be worn out so it most not be engaging at high temp. Reduce the difference by getting rid of any washer. This is what i found on google by someone having same issue and they fixed the issue just be removing any washer
sorry for all the question bro, but same way to test as compressor + to red or green wire, sorry im mechanic but no electrician, still can get stuff done.
Thanks for your video. I have the same problem with the AC clutch with my Civic 2007. I don't know if it's the clutch or low refrigerant. I hope to jump the compressor clutch. At around 4:51, the video just briefly mentioned that the clutch didn't turn on even after being powered. It's not very clear to me how to do the powering exactly? Could you please point out again which wires I should tap in order to jump the clutch? Thank you very much.
There is a switch on the line behind the headlight. you can jump that and if its undercharged the ac will turn on. You can also connect a gauge. If fans are running but AC clutch isnt its probably the clutch.
Hi-inspired by your video I obtained a clutch rebuild kit and decided to repair my ac myself. Unfortunately, even though I did everything EXACTLY as you did, I can't get the new Clutch Pulley back onto the compressor bearing. The fit is just too tight. I was working on my '07 EX for 8 hours straight today, and two of those 8 hours was spent unsucessfully putting the new pulley on the compressor. I even tried putting the old clutch pulley back on (compressor has been completely unbolted from the motor, just like you did), and still: nothing. Could you help me understand how you did this? Clay
It has to be completely square-yes, I am seeing that that is the problem: that I've not been able to get a completely square push on the pulley. But that begs the question: how did YOU do it ? Did you have your friend hold the compressor is just such a way, while you gave it smacks with your mallet? Another way? Space is impossibly tight down there, and I'm at my wit's end.
My compressor makes a shaking noise when I turn it on like if it's going to get loose at times and then it goes away. Also, AC is not blowing hot air, just hot air. Could this be related to each other?
Thanks for the help. I just completed replacing my clutch. Here are a couple of suggestions. The type of snap ring pliers you require look like this. www.amazon.ca/OTC-4870-Master-Cylinder-Snap-Ring/dp/B00R7OS1E4/ref=sr_1_31?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1530929949&sr=1-31 One other HUGE trick. Getting the clutch pulley off is impossible without moving the compressor..or.. We used a scissor jack and simply pushed the engine sideways on the rubber engine mounts. We were able to move it about 3/8 of an inch which was just enough to remove the clutch pulley. Saved a ton of time removing the compressor (which entails moving the alternator).
mine is very high on the low side(300psi) and baseline somewhat low on the high side(120psi) I think it's the compressor internal valve thats the problem cos these psi readings don't change when i turn the ac. Ive tested everything else. it's a clutchless compressor. all AC tubes lines in the engine bay are same temperature even in and out the expansion valve area. any help???
my 2007 CR-V ac compressor not turning and my condensor fan also not turning. got power 12v to relay coil and pulled the relay and jump it still not turning compressor and fan. could not get the 12 v at compressor. there is about 50 psi on hi and low side line. the only things that i have not verified is hi and low safety switch which has 3 pin and im not sure how to test it. is there any fuses after the relay? thanks
Nick Miller it's probably low on refrigerant, compressor won't kick on if it's low, otherwise it could damage the compressor. pressure on low and high side should be equal when ac not running (pressure equalize).
Nick Miller if it has 3 pins it's a sensor not a switch. It's a thermistor. Takes pressure inside the system and translates it into a voltage that it sends to PCM. take it to shop and get it recharged and checked for leaks.
2011 Honda fit- Ac compressor clutch will not engage. Applied 12 v at relay socket, this will engage the clutch manually. Bench tested relay, applied 12 v and got continuity across the load side. Tested relay socket with multimeter, on load side, 12v available , other pin has continuity to compressor. On trigger side, constant 12v source ( reversed polarity -12v for some reason) whether or not AC switch is on. Tested pressure sensor on Low side of compressor line with multimeter, continuity checked. Tested temperature protection switch at compressor, continuity checked. Tried disconnecting battery on the car for ECU reset, tested all fuses I could think of, FAN, SUB FAN, MG CLUTCH, AC. There are several relays in the actual fuse box which have no labels, unable to test those because I don't know what they do, auxiliary relay box in engine bay contains 3 relays, fan x2 and AC Clutch, applied 12 v all click when voltage is applied. Totally lost on what to do next, resistance across the clutch coil is 3 ohms and it works when 12v is directly applied either by battery to clutch or jumping the relay socket. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
i am a litlte confused, when i unplug the switch the clutch kicks on for about 5 seconds then stops. When i unpluged the switch and used 3 paper clips the the 3 ports in the switch my car died. With the clutch turning on when i unplug the switch could it be the low pressure switch?
This video has been a HUGE help for fixing my 2008 Honda Civic LX Coupe. One question, though, what specific make/model of Snap Ring Pliers did you use on the innermost ring for the coil. I haven't found one that has worked yet. Thanks in advance.
Hey this is a great video. Wish I had seen this before. I have already replaced my a/c compressor and my a/c is not working. the fan don't turn on and the a/c clutch dose not engage when I turn on the a/c. you mention bypassing the censor. how do you do that. it has three wires which do I bypass?
I wish you will try every single situation as damage, for a sample I have I think I have a low pressure switch problem but I'm not sure which cable I should be jumping with the probe not sure if you understand what I mean
Hey Random Repair, is there anyway I can just disable the ac compressor. I had a mechanic look at my car and tell me the ac compressor motor is broken so that's why my car is making noise. I don't need a/c right now, and I don't really have time to change the part until later in the year. Also don't want to dish out his quoted $1100. Any advice would be appreciated, thank you!
A/C Compressor is always running even when OFF, blows cold air. Any ideas? Already changed the switch 2 1:05, doing that did nothing but originally if I did remove it, compressor would shut off. This all started when I changed the cold aluminum pipe and refilled the A/C, due to a leak.
a619ko could be a sticky relay switch. If I'm not mistaken it also runs when having the defrost option too(if you're wondering in the winter). Late reply I know, did you end up finding a solution?
It could be the panel in the car dash where the a/c on/off buttons are. There is a sensor that is suppose to tell the compressor to shut off. Change the panel.
@anyone with info, my issue is, long story short, had no AC because I had no condenser, finally got it installed, got the correct pag oil in, was only able to fill the Freon with 1-12oz can because the compressor turns right back off, it does NOT quickly cycle on and off as the popular issue found online, it turns on and blows cold for about 5 seconds and shuts off, it does not kick back on for quite a while, when it’s on everything seems to work properly. Long story long, I crashed smashing my front end, luckily not so bad that it totaled the engine, only the radiator was replaced(engine wise) to get back on the road, however once summer came about (I’m in Phoenix, and been dying for months) realized I had no AC. Found someone with a friend willing to check my hoses, the response from that seemed the hoses were good we believed, but there was no condenser!! My mechanic that replaced my radiator didn’t tell me this, but once I found out knew I had to get one. Ordered one, watched videos how to install/see what all I needed, and got everything I needed. Finally was able to get the condenser installed, and only able to fill 1-12oz can of refrigerant because the compressor shut off quickly after turning on, and wouldn’t come back on. Relays and fuses were checked, nothing bad found, the only thing I know that I don’t have on there is the condenser sensor, so with all that info, is there anyone that can lead me in the right direction to get my AC staying on?! I appreciate the help!
At 5:15 you point to one red wire then immediately point to the next red wire when you said "this one here" when you're talking about adding power with your power probe. So which one is it? The first wire on the outside or the second wire in the middle?
How many hours does it take to replace the compressor? Fuses, relays, both fans and freon are good, clutch runs whenever its wants to but no AC comes out.
SMA got away with just buffing the rust off the inside plate of the clutch, removed a shim put it back together and Bob's your uncle, done! That being said, this is a great video, I got the same problem on my 2004 SiR and its just sob to get to, I'll do it someday.
The AC on my Honda CIVIC 2010 does not work. It blows hot air only. The clutch engages perfectly I can see it spinning. I checked the gas and it was good, I flushed a little bit in order to be able to put the sealant with the UV in order to detect leaks, none. The compressor stops when it is over charged, I released to the proper quantity, so it engages constantly ( it does not stops and re-engages ) The Lower pressure pipe, it is cold when the AC is running. What else can be?
CGGS1981 sounds like you may have an issue with you hot/cold blend door. a.c. may be working fine but pulling hit air thru the heater core. does the a/c work when you first start the engine cold?
Awesome video. I'm in the process of dx my a/c problem. Was working fine, stopped went into store started up again no ac?? I replaced 2 relays still no AC. Attempted to jump the pressure switch and the clutch DID NOT engage. Also when I turn on max AC the radiator fans do not turn on. My question is the FANS? Should I look at that first or should I stick to replacing the coil and clutch? Thanks for any advice.
First check you're fuses. Pop open the hood, open black fuse box and check fuses. If fuses are fine. See if you can send 12 volts to the AC coil. Unplug power wire to coil, use a long wire with clips on each end. Put one end to battery plus, other end to the coil, if clutch does not engaged, then you have a faulty coil.
that was painful! cold weather states--just get complete compressor and install. 100 buck used. Just need to evac system which i know some people don't have access to but their are ways around that. also never use those power probes- you back feed the wrong wire you can take out modules. seen several taken out on dodge and fords.
Quick question. Should the clutch engage when you turn on your AC even if there's not refrigerant in the system ? Cause mine doesn't, is empty thou, cause I emptied it when I replace a hose. Should the clutch engage anyways? Thanks for your video very helpful.☺️
I hope you read this. I have 14 Honda Civic. Blows warm air for 5 or so minutes then starts to get cool. Run at max and never seems to get as cold as it should. I checked low pressure and it was in green. Any ideas?
Ruben Ramirez you can take it always and check. if it's only noisy when the compressor is spinning it's probably a bad bearing internally and I would stop using the ac immediately
Hello I'm about to tackle this project for the very first time, after watching your video multiple times I am pretty confident i can compete the task. Just have a few questions, 1. Did you dismount the ac compressor? And 2. Did you have to remove the alternator? Just asking cause I saw other videos and they stated that needed to be done. Thank you for this great content
Phillip Brock I also have the same problem with my 2007 but thought the recall was to late i also have 120,000 miles , How did you make out at the dealer and how many miles are on your crv
I have tried to get a long enough snap ring pliers for the coil snap ring... but have been unsuccessful as it is deep with very little space for a regular snap ring pliers. I've tried the channelock one as well, it it is too large to fit in the tiny space. Help!
Spray the snap ring with penetrating oil. Let soak for about 15 minutes, then use a small snap ring pliers. Snap ring is frozed in place from the weather.
I hope you see this message and get back to me before tomorrow morning. How did you remove the belt? Did you have to spring down the idle pulley or just simply loosened the compressor? Just trying to fine the easier way. Thanks.
Hello! The tensioner is spring loaded. When you turn it with a wrench you can pull the belt off. Best of luck with your repair. Take your time, there are a few parts that can be a bit frustrating.
How’s it going! So I’m having trouble with my ac as well. I tried recharging the system but said it was already full. Checked the clutch and it’s spins so I didn’t change the relay that other videos mention. I am stumped to what it could be. Any ideas?
If you do it the way they did it, you don't have to evacuate the system because you don't disconnect the AC lines. Getting those snap rings off is not trivial because it's soooooo deep and very little room. My coil went bad and I hired a moonlighting Honda mechanic to fix it.
I tried to replace the AC compressor clutch with a kit (clutch, belt pulley w/bearing and coil). but could not get at the snap ring clips holding the old ones in place on the compressor shaft. I bought 3 different sets of snap ring pliers, but none worked. These clips are recessed deep inside on the shaft, and the pliers would just barely budge them. I ended up having to replace the entire compressor, as the snap ring removal phase stopped me cold.
As an aside, I inquired at a Pep Boys about replacing the compressor belt pulley bearing. I was told the unit was not replaceable and that the compressor was shot. Not true. Then he wrote up an estimate that included the compressor and drier/receiver, which came to $1200! I threw in a new (Chinese) compressor for about $200, and at least the pulley bearing is now replaced. Next I need to try and recharge the system and see if it holds. No wonder auto mechanics ranks as one of the top areas for consumer complaints - you can't trust what you are being told.
I know this is an old video but my daughter just purchased an '07 civic ex and is having the same issue. Where can I purchase an a/c clutch? It's packaged with a compressor everywhere I've looked.
what I mean is how do I know without taking it out if my low pressure switch is good I already tried relays, fans coming on fuse compressor start right up from the battery the last thing that I believe is low pressure switch
called a Honda dealership and asked how much to remove a shim. they said $791. I laughed, watched your video and for $22 bucks and 3 hours with the wrong tools, did it myself. my bank account thanks you, man!
scaife1217 let not play dumb. Dealership is a business w costs and liability. of course its going to cost big bucks if they fix it vs DIY.
$100/hr mechanics time still would only be ~ $300.
I usually go to Honda to get something diagnosed then buy an aftermarket replacement and get a mom/pop garage to install it for cheaper lol
@tylerthegeek28 will Honda do an AC diagnostic for free, and find the actual problem? Without any agreement to fix it with them? I’ve been searching online for my issue, and can’t seem to find the exact same problem..plus my mechanic took that probe tool and checked my relays with nothing showing wrong.
Most likely not, pretty much once they pop the hood you'll be paying. It would probably be around $100 for them to do a diagnostic but there is no guarantee they will find anything within 30-60 minutes they have the car then they'll start charging you more for taking things apart or off the car etc. Honda wanted almost $800 in labor to replace my AC compressor it would have costed almost $1700 using "genuine" Honda parts. I bought parts from NAPA and had them installed for $400 cheaper then the dealer
Thank you so much for posting this video I had the same problem with my 07 and thanks to this video my A/C is running like new again. Took me about 10 hours but saved myself well over 1000 bucks in labor. I also changed out the serpentine belt too.
good job! clutches are common failures on thes
Thanks for the video! I already confirmed this to be my issue, but it was nice to see it step by step!
Update on snap rings. Completed this replacement on my 03 accord. Everything was the same except for the clutch plate design. I purchased a set of Craftsman 2" pliers 9-47412. Unbolt the compressor to reach the ring notch which was at 2 o'clock position. I was able to get the grounding bolt out and replaced with a std bolt 5mm x 8mm. AC's back in business. Thanks guys for a great video instruction
Hey guys, giving you heads up. I've finally fixed my 08' civic. AC is now blowing ice cold air. You're video saved me $900 in labor cost, that coil replacement was a pain to take out. Thanks for the video, really helped me, only if you guys lived close to the New Orleans Louisiana area, I would have treated you guys to lunch. Lol. Now I don't have to sweat my balls off this summer like I did last year. Thanks again, God bless.
Awesome news!
If I lived closer I would have helped! HAHA
Good job on repairing your car
Thanks for this video. It helped me out tremendously to replace my civic 08 ac clutch. Cold air!!!!!
So did you have to replace the entire compressor or just the clutch?
Thank you very much for taking the time to document, much appreciated!
Dan Ginney you are very welcome
thanks guys I'm up against an ac problem in an 06 civic just down the road in petawawa. never worked on the ac before so this was a big help.
good luck with your repair!
Thanks for taking the time to make this video.
thanks for taking the time to watch!
Yay.. my car's A/C is fixed :-) Eric from South Main Auto walked me through my exact problem. My A/C would run for about 10 minutes and quit.. then blow warm air. I took my car to a local shop and they recharged the system ($40)... issue remained. Then they replaced the condenser (which looked like Swiss cheese $400)... issue remained... GRRRRrrrrr. So I turned to youtube and I fixed the A/C clutch ($0) and the issue is FIXED! Thanks for being my virtual mentor Eric :-)
Eric from South main is one of my favorites. His vid3os are amazing
can you link me or tell me the title of that video? I watch Eric's videos but don't think I have seen that one.
Thank You! Excellent information and video; Very Helpful in guiding me in replacing the A/C clutch on my '06 Civic. I learned a lot from reader comments and wanted to contribute in an effort to assist others.
- Straight forward repair (with the help of this video). However re-installing the inner larger snap ring which secures the electromagnetic coil to the compressor nearly did me in! Not too hard to remove it but Very Difficult to re-install. I found reusing the original Honda snap ring was helpful. It was easier to work with than the ring that came in my clutch kit. It has smaller holes for the tool to fit into, has a slightly larger gap, and wasn't as prone to twisting when fully expanded. The snap ring tool that worked for me (although not a quality tool) is the straight-external tool from this kit - TEKTON 3576 Internal / External Snap Ring Pliers Set, 4-Piece. To work for this repair the tool needs to have long needle-nose like ends, which give you some working room between the coil and compressor shaft.
- Snap ring tools I tried that did NOT work for me in this tight space are: GearWrench 82033 Double X External Snap Ring Pliers and Channellock 927 8-Inch Retaining Ring Plier.
- On the '06 Civic if you also change the serpentine belt please note Honda Service Bulletin 06-059. Your replacement belt will be longer than the original and needs to be routed differently.
- In my case the A/C compressor had to be unbolted from the engine to allow enough space to remove the clutch (it hits the frame otherwise). There are 4 bolts holding the compressor to the motor; the two on the bottom are easy to spot and the two on the top can be found next to the inlet and outlet compressor hoses. All 4 bolts are long and come in from the front.
- The philips head screw holding the coil grounding wire is an M4 and 8 - 10 mm in length.
- I was surprised to learn that the cost of a replacement compressor with clutch was roughly $300 (US). I was so-stuck on the inner snap ring that I considered replacing the whole unit and paying for a system vacuum/recharge ($135 US).
Hope this information is helpful!
Hey man, thanks for the model of your pliers. . I am stuck trying to get that inner snap ring off, my $13 pair of snap ring pliers from a local store can't get it. I'll try yours
Hello Randy I am having similar issue. I have an 06 civic and am not able to get to the bolt. So do I have to remove the whole compressor unit out or just remove the 4 bolts to give more space. Someone told me I will have to release all pressure and Freon before I remove anything from the compressor. My issue is i am having weird noise from the belt area and when i removed the serpentine belt the only pulley that made a grinding noise was from the a/c pulley. Could that be it or maybe I need to change the tensionor. any help will be awesome. About to order parts dont want to order something unnecessary. oh I am getting cold air no problem there..it's just the noise and it makes a higher pitch noise when the clutch stops spinning.
Hello Randy I am having similar issue. I have an 06 civic and am not able to get to the bolt. So do I have to remove the whole compressor unit out or just remove the 4 bolts to give more space. Someone told me I will have to release all pressure and Freon before I remove anything from the compressor. My issue is i am having weird noise from the belt area and when i removed the serpentine belt the only pulley that made a grinding noise was from the a/c pulley. Could that be it or maybe I need to change the tensionor. any help will be awesome. About to order parts dont want to order something unnecessary. oh I am getting cold air no problem there..it's just the noise and it makes a higher pitch noise when the clutch stops spinning.
Hello Randy I am having similar issue. I have an 06 civic and am not able to get to the bolt. So do I have to remove the whole compressor unit out or just remove the 4 bolts to give more space. Someone told me I will have to release all pressure and Freon before I remove anything from the compressor. My issue is i am having weird noise from the belt area and when i removed the serpentine belt the only pulley that made a grinding noise was from the a/c pulley. Could that be it or maybe I need to change the tensionor. any help will be awesome. About to order parts dont want to order something unnecessary. oh I am getting cold air no problem there..it's just the noise and it makes a higher pitch noise when the clutch stops spinning.
just remove the 4 bolts and the compressor will be kind of hanging by the coolant lines. no need to disconnect them
Nice tutorial. Thank-you.
i found that the compressor bolts are a lot easier to get to if you pull the fan. Two bolts at the top, wire harness disconnect and the fan will lift out. It's a little tricky to snake out, so be careful not to damage the radiator while you pull the fan. Once the fan is out, it is much easier to get to the bolts.. from the top.
Hopefully your repair goes easier then mine did. The front snap ring was a*itch to get to, had to borrow a set of snap ring pliers from a friend. Finally got it out and then focused on getting the pulley off, it took alot of beating and banging and a few choice words, spent almost a full day on getting it off. Came real close to pulling the whole damn thing off so I could work on it. Hub pullers unless it is a very small/narrrow one won't fit in the confined space.
The snap ring on the outer side has a very small diameter hole. The inner has a larger hole. I had to use two different pliers to access each one. Good luck if you choose to start this repair,
Thanks for the great video. You mentioned "jumpering the wires on the switch", which is on the line to the left of the compressor. How do you jumper the wires? Thanks for your help.
any advice is welcomed!!
I have a 01 honda civic lx that the ac stopped working. I check to see if the ac clutch was kicking on but I noticed It wasn't there!!! would I just need to buy the kit and install it ?
NOTE: prior to a drive through car wash my ac was working just fine. no problems. thanks in advance (:
thanks for the helpful video.
the 4 (12mm) bolts holding the compressor NEEDS to come off or you can't remove the pulley.
you didnt say where this alternate ground for the compressor you used is.
thanks from Qc, Canada
what does it mean to "jumper" the line? connect the two wires to short them to each other?
He’s running power straight to the compressor to see if it kicks on. If it does indeed kick on it’s a problem in the wiring. If the jumper kicks it on the compressor has an open circuit.
Thank You! Great Video.
Randy Graves thank u
I installed the new coil with the back facing tit aligned with the hole on the plate that it sits flush against, but with the c-clip installed the coil is not held firmly in place by the c-clip. The coil will start to partially rotate when I turn the A/C on and the coil is energized. This will not work like this, I need to figure out how to have the coil firmly fixed in place. The c-clip is correctly installed and sitting in the groove all the around the compressor shaft. There is space between the c-clip and the front face of the coil. Does the coil have to be pressed in? Do I need to use an epoxy to hold the coil in place? Any and all help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks and great video guy's!
thanks for this.
with lots of love from southern Ontario
mojojojo911 thank you!! Hot day here today
Random Repair hey man. so i began fixing my ac.. the clutch seemed to be working (it was rotating) but after i restarted my car its not rotating anymore. you know what might cause that and if i can fix it?
mojojojo911 try tapping it with screwdriver handle. Might be shimmed loose
My compressor spins but my fans don't, and I also don't get a pressure when connecting my refrigerant gauge, what do you think it could be a leak or the relay??
Hello Randy I am having similar issue. I have an 06 civic and am not able to get to the bolt. So do I have to remove the whole compressor unit out or just remove the 4 bolts to give more space. Someone told me I will have to release all pressure and Freon before I remove anything from the compressor. My issue is i am having weird noise from the belt area and when i removed the serpentine belt the only pulley that made a grinding noise was from the a/c pulley. Could that be it or maybe I need to change the tensionor. any help will be awesome. About to order parts dont want to order something unnecessary. oh I am getting cold air no problem there..it's just the noise and it makes a higher pitch noise when the clutch stops spinning.
I'm trying to bypass the low pressure switch straight from the battery but I don't know which of the three cables I should be jumping into which one of the three straight from the battery to see if the low pressure switch is bad
so which of the three connectors needed to be jumped?
@@gloriacarmelitacastillo2257 Did anyone find out which two needed to be jumped? There are three wires.
Well I been stuck on the snap ring for 2 days... hopefully I have better luck tomorrow
What snap ring pliers would you recommend for this coil replacement? The local ones from Autozone and Harbor freight won't reach. Would the Lisle 49200 work?
Hi, can one change the bearing from the clutch housing if its not damaged and beginning to go shot? My AC works fine, but has started being noisy with the typical grinding sound of a worn bearing.
Thanks for sharing.
i have Honda civic ex 2002 and i think have the problem because the ac make noise how much will cost to repair it
Had this problem same car. Compressor broke and so did the temp gauge. I started out by adding freon and changing the relay. Both didn't work. Paid 800 for the compressor and temp gauge. Thing cranks cold air it actually gets to cold.
Or for those without multimeter, Carefully take long broom handle and help (push) activate clutch while ac turned on. The gap is so sensitive
Gary White thanks!
My clutch was apparently seized (or something, it wasn't turning on with the fan or AC when switched ON, didn't engage, I replaced the Relay switch but it still didn't engage). I poked it with a long stick (car & AC off) and it started to spin! Cold air again! Gonna give it a quick ride and make sure it lasts longer than 5 min like the replaced compressor relay fixed it for...
@@mattmrozinski7820 dont know if youll get this, but when you replaced the relay, did the clutch start spinning again for a few minutes before quitting again? and then using the stick to spin the clutch fixed it? thank you
my a.c on my 2006 civic is making a horrible noise when the a.c is on and the clutch engages. could that be the clutch bearing?
Mine Engaged With My Probe At 12 Volts But When I Press Ac The Fans Don’t Come On Or The Ac Compressor . It Has Been Vacuumed & Recharged.
i was told i has a thermal protector switch gone in my 08 civic. is that anywhere in this video?
Hi. Which wires should be 'jumped' on the low pressure switch.....there is a red, a green and a black wire. Thanks.
Which of the 3 cables do you jump on the low pressure switch?
I have a 08 civic mine blows cold and then warm compressor and ac fan cuts on. But the compressor and fan never shuts off for not even a second when the air is on. Maybe im wrong but I thought they were supposed to cut off for at least a few seconds here and there when the system is not stressed. If i drive 60 mph for 30 they run constant. Doesn’t seem right. HELP ME 😳
Funny thing about these honda AC systems is that it's rarely a major component. Save time and look in the fuse box first and identify the MG Clutch Fuse ( Magnetic Clutch - AC Compressors on Cars are electromagnetic. ) See if it's blown first. Then identify where the AC Compressor Relay is. On the back of the fuse cover it's the one with a snowflake. But, before you purchase that $7.00 ( Seven Dollar ) relay make sure the AC system condenser fan is running right behind the radiator. If they're working buy a new relay. A lot of the relays today are solid state SSR ( look it up - a led's light shines on a light sensitive diode so that a small current controls a larger current just like an electro-mechanical relay ) heat will eventually kill them.
L G what do I do if my AC condenser fan is not running and the compressor is not engaging?
Yeah What Of Condenser Fans Not Running Or Clutch Isn’t Engaging ???
Yo tengo un problema en mi a/c de mi civic haber si puede ayudarme, lo que pasa es que cuando pisas a fondo el acelerador deja de hechar aire helado,,y dias antes el ac se encendia sin picar ningun boton,
never mind, now i see thats a high pressure, would that switch stop comlpressor from starting?
can anyone give me advise on my 2008 honda civic? my ac works but makes noise do i need to replace it with a new one or can something be done to stop the noise?
Hi Random repair,
your video is so very helpful. My 2008 civic ac is acting up as well. Ac compressor is ok when is engine cold. However, ac clutch doesn't engage after sitting in traffic and/or outside temperature is higher than 75F.
Did a tap on the clutch while engine running and it start engaging again but still will have the same issue after a while.
Relay checked out ok. Refrigerant just got recharged. Fans are working when ac button is on.
I will check the gap over the weekend.
Poorman's idea was to check and adjust shim or do i suspect ac clutch is the culprit or is it something else....
I dont want to fork for a complete compressor if not needed.
Your recommendation is very much appreciated!!!
Marvin U checking and shim may work just fine. mine would not turn on no matter what but it was badly corroded due to the salt used during our winter months. Good luck with your repair, keep me posted
So what if they clutch working intermittently? I changed the relay, but it still works on occasion. Could it be a fuse?
King Solomon there's a video how how to grind off some matter inside the clutch you disassemble, or remove a little disk, as the prongs are worns down that engage and hold the clutch...
Where did you ground it? I’m having the same issue with the ground screw
Just an additional suggestion. It is not necessary IN ALL CASES to change the coil. If the coil gets power and gets magnetized it could be that the clutch worn out itself (much less cost AND LABOR to change it
Don't spin the compressor backwards when you take the nut off. It can damage the compressor.
My Ac guy is telling me the AC pressure switch is the issue.... It works cold then gets hott .. A number of forums tell me its the switch... I ordered the wrong switch from Amazon ... I wanted to know if you could send me an image of what the switch for this should look like ??
thanks dude, this help me LOL
Does anyone know if the coil could be working intermittently depending on temperature? My a/c works fine(car has freon, no leaks) when just starting out cold engine, lower ambient air temps, but as the ambient temperature starts getting into the 90's I have pulled over and visually seen the compressor clutch not engaged, but both fans are still spining. I have ruled out the compressor temp sensor, by shorting two of those three wires on the connector on the alt. Thinking I have a break in the coil, will confirm with ohm reading.
Sean Ashcraft remove the clutch and get rid of washer. The clutch must be worn out so it most not be engaging at high temp. Reduce the difference by getting rid of any washer. This is what i found on google by someone having same issue and they fixed the issue just be removing any washer
Followed this! Got AC NOW! "Blows Cold air"
Roberto Perez perfect!!!
Thanks!
sorry for all the question bro, but same way to test as compressor + to red or green wire, sorry im mechanic but no electrician, still can get stuff done.
Thanks for your video. I have the same problem with the AC clutch with my Civic 2007. I don't know if it's the clutch or low refrigerant. I hope to jump the compressor clutch. At around 4:51, the video just briefly mentioned that the clutch didn't turn on even after being powered. It's not very clear to me how to do the powering exactly? Could you please point out again which wires I should tap in order to jump the clutch? Thank you very much.
There is a switch on the line behind the headlight. you can jump that and if its undercharged the ac will turn on. You can also connect a gauge. If fans are running but AC clutch isnt its probably the clutch.
Hi-inspired by your video I obtained a clutch rebuild kit and decided to repair my ac myself. Unfortunately, even though I did everything EXACTLY as you did, I can't get the new Clutch Pulley back onto the compressor bearing. The fit is just too tight. I was working on my '07 EX for 8 hours straight today, and two of those 8 hours was spent unsucessfully putting the new pulley on the compressor. I even tried putting the old clutch pulley back on (compressor has been completely unbolted from the motor, just like you did), and still: nothing.
Could you help me understand how you did this?
Clay
Clay Pruitt the fit is tight and it has to be completely square when installing or it will bind. Don't give up!
It has to be completely square-yes, I am seeing that that is the problem: that I've not been able to get a completely square push on the pulley. But that begs the question: how did YOU do it ? Did you have your friend hold the compressor is just such a way, while you gave it smacks with your mallet? Another way? Space is impossibly tight down there, and I'm at my wit's end.
thanks so much
I replaced the relay for $5.99. When a good one was installed, there is an audible "click". Saving this is the clutch goes out.
Which two wires do you jump? It has three wires.
My compressor makes a shaking noise when I turn it on like if it's going to get loose at times and then it goes away. Also, AC is not blowing hot air, just hot air. Could this be related to each other?
probably.
Thanks for the help. I just completed replacing my clutch. Here are a couple of suggestions. The type of snap ring pliers you require look like this.
www.amazon.ca/OTC-4870-Master-Cylinder-Snap-Ring/dp/B00R7OS1E4/ref=sr_1_31?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1530929949&sr=1-31
One other HUGE trick. Getting the clutch pulley off is impossible without moving the compressor..or..
We used a scissor jack and simply pushed the engine sideways on the rubber engine mounts. We were able to move it about 3/8 of an inch which was just enough to remove the clutch pulley. Saved a ton of time removing the compressor (which entails moving the alternator).
mine is very high on the low side(300psi) and baseline somewhat low on the high side(120psi) I think it's the compressor internal valve thats the problem cos these psi readings don't change when i turn the ac. Ive tested everything else. it's a clutchless compressor. all AC tubes lines in the engine bay are same temperature even in and out the expansion valve area. any help???
I would say you have a bad compressor with those numbers.
my 2007 CR-V ac compressor not turning and my condensor fan also not turning.
got power 12v to relay coil and pulled the relay and jump it still not turning compressor and fan.
could not get the 12 v at compressor. there is about 50 psi on hi and low side line.
the only things that i have not verified is hi and low safety switch which has 3 pin and im not sure how to test it.
is there any fuses after the relay?
thanks
Nick Miller it's probably low on refrigerant, compressor won't kick on if it's low, otherwise it could damage the compressor. pressure on low and high side should be equal when ac not running (pressure equalize).
Nick Miller if it has 3 pins it's a sensor not a switch. It's a thermistor. Takes pressure inside the system and translates it into a voltage that it sends to PCM. take it to shop and get it recharged and checked for leaks.
2005 civic here. Clutch not engaging. I checked for ground and hot RIGHT AT THE CONNECTION TO THE CLUTCH,Proof positive is kaput. Time to make a plan
the link said ended, but I found other but I don't know what kinda car is my if it is Dx lx
2011 Honda fit- Ac compressor clutch will not engage. Applied 12 v at relay socket, this will engage the clutch manually. Bench tested relay, applied 12 v and got continuity across the load side. Tested relay socket with multimeter, on load side, 12v available , other pin has continuity to compressor. On trigger side, constant 12v source ( reversed polarity -12v for some reason) whether or not AC switch is on. Tested pressure sensor on Low side of compressor line with multimeter, continuity checked. Tested temperature protection switch at compressor, continuity checked. Tried disconnecting battery on the car for ECU reset, tested all fuses I could think of, FAN, SUB FAN, MG CLUTCH, AC. There are several relays in the actual fuse box which have no labels, unable to test those because I don't know what they do, auxiliary relay box in engine bay contains 3 relays, fan x2 and AC Clutch, applied 12 v all click when voltage is applied.
Totally lost on what to do next, resistance across the clutch coil is 3 ohms and it works when 12v is directly applied either by battery to clutch or jumping the relay socket.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Ted D Same
i am a litlte confused, when i unplug the switch the clutch kicks on for about 5 seconds then stops. When i unpluged the switch and used 3 paper clips the the 3 ports in the switch my car died. With the clutch turning on when i unplug the switch could it be the low pressure switch?
You don't short all 3 just 2.
I will look up which ones I don't remember!
This video has been a HUGE help for fixing my 2008 Honda Civic LX Coupe. One question, though, what specific make/model of Snap Ring Pliers did you use on the innermost ring for the coil. I haven't found one that has worked yet. Thanks in advance.
I used a kit of snap on rings. Its a good idea to have an assortment, and even with that its trial and error
Random Repair Thanks again. Taking your advice and getting a quality set.
The compressor in my car turns on but all of a sudden it stops blowing cold air then it starts again. Already tried recharging.What could be going on?
Jazzy Renteria
It could be the expansion valve
Hey this is a great video. Wish I had seen this before. I have already replaced my a/c compressor and my a/c is not working. the fan don't turn on and the a/c clutch dose not engage when I turn on the a/c. you mention bypassing the censor. how do you do that. it has three wires which do I bypass?
Look at other comments above. I think they said middle red wire.
I wish you will try every single situation as damage, for a sample I have I think I have a low pressure switch problem but I'm not sure which cable I should be jumping with the probe not sure if you understand what I mean
sorry. I'm not following.
Tanks for the video. How did you reconnect the red wires together, just crimped them?
Hi.
There were connectors on them :)
Hey Random Repair, is there anyway I can just disable the ac compressor. I had a mechanic look at my car and tell me the ac compressor motor is broken so that's why my car is making noise. I don't need a/c right now, and I don't really have time to change the part until later in the year. Also don't want to dish out his quoted $1100. Any advice would be appreciated, thank you!
Sounds like your AC relay was stuck in the on position and overcompressing. The noise is a blowoff valve blowing out refrigerant.
A/C Compressor is always running even when OFF, blows cold air.
Any ideas? Already changed the switch 2 1:05, doing that did nothing but originally if I did remove it, compressor would shut off. This all started when I changed the cold aluminum pipe and refilled the A/C, due to a leak.
a619ko could be a sticky relay switch. If I'm not mistaken it also runs when having the defrost option too(if you're wondering in the winter). Late reply I know, did you end up finding a solution?
It could be the panel in the car dash where the a/c on/off buttons are. There is a sensor that is suppose to tell the compressor to shut off. Change the panel.
@anyone with info, my issue is, long story short, had no AC because I had no condenser, finally got it installed, got the correct pag oil in, was only able to fill the Freon with 1-12oz can because the compressor turns right back off, it does NOT quickly cycle on and off as the popular issue found online, it turns on and blows cold for about 5 seconds and shuts off, it does not kick back on for quite a while, when it’s on everything seems to work properly.
Long story long, I crashed smashing my front end, luckily not so bad that it totaled the engine, only the radiator was replaced(engine wise) to get back on the road, however once summer came about (I’m in Phoenix, and been dying for months) realized I had no AC. Found someone with a friend willing to check my hoses, the response from that seemed the hoses were good we believed, but there was no condenser!! My mechanic that replaced my radiator didn’t tell me this, but once I found out knew I had to get one. Ordered one, watched videos how to install/see what all I needed, and got everything I needed. Finally was able to get the condenser installed, and only able to fill 1-12oz can of refrigerant because the compressor shut off quickly after turning on, and wouldn’t come back on. Relays and fuses were checked, nothing bad found, the only thing I know that I don’t have on there is the condenser sensor, so with all that info, is there anyone that can lead me in the right direction to get my AC staying on?! I appreciate the help!
PLEASE HELP! Where did you put your ground wire?
At 5:15 you point to one red wire then immediately point to the next red wire when you said "this one here" when you're talking about adding power with your power probe. So which one is it? The first wire on the outside or the second wire in the middle?
Tim Olvera it's the one I point to. Middle of memory serves but I would suggest a quick continuity test to confirm
Wish me luck, I am fixing to do my AC coil tomorrow on a 2008 Honda civic. Same repair as this video. :-\
Good luck my friend!
Anybody know the correct snap ring plyers to use on this?
How many hours does it take to replace the compressor? Fuses, relays, both fans and freon are good, clutch runs whenever its wants to but no AC comes out.
Steven Davis
Shouldn't take more than an hour. You will need to have it recharged afterwords.
I’m getting a signal from the dealership stay away , however many good mechanics work under tough management
SMA got away with just buffing the rust off the inside plate of the clutch, removed a shim put it back together and Bob's your uncle, done! That being said, this is a great video, I got the same problem on my 2004 SiR and its just sob to get to, I'll do it someday.
Yeah might have worked just fine idk. Replacing it is pretty easy :)
Great video, where can I find the replacement part you're using? My apologies if this has already been answered...
Matthew Alexandre I found them on eBay. Try searching civic compressor clutch.
@randomrepairHow can I message you? I have some questions in particular about this car.
What wires do I jump on the inline switch you mention in the beginning?
sorry, I so that recall which 2 are for the low switch
The AC on my Honda CIVIC 2010 does not work.
It blows hot air only.
The clutch engages perfectly I can see it spinning.
I checked the gas and it was good, I flushed a little bit in order to be able to put the sealant with the UV in order to detect leaks, none.
The compressor stops when it is over charged, I released to the proper quantity, so it engages constantly ( it does not stops and re-engages )
The Lower pressure pipe, it is cold when the AC is running.
What else can be?
CGGS1981 sounds like you may have an issue with you hot/cold blend door. a.c. may be working fine but pulling hit air thru the heater core. does the a/c work when you first start the engine cold?
Awesome video. I'm in the process of dx my a/c problem. Was working fine, stopped went into store started up again no ac?? I replaced 2 relays still no AC. Attempted to jump the pressure switch and the clutch DID NOT engage. Also when I turn on max AC the radiator fans do not turn on. My question is the FANS? Should I look at that first or should I stick to replacing the coil and clutch? Thanks for any advice.
First check you're fuses. Pop open the hood, open black fuse box and check fuses. If fuses are fine. See if you can send 12 volts to the AC coil. Unplug power wire to coil, use a long wire with clips on each end. Put one end to battery plus, other end to the coil, if clutch does not engaged, then you have a faulty coil.
that was painful! cold weather states--just get complete compressor and install. 100 buck used. Just need to evac system which i know some people don't have access to but their are ways around that. also never use those power probes- you back feed the wrong wire you can take out modules. seen several taken out on dodge and fords.
Brian Fitz thanks! it's all good
HEY MAN CAN YOU LET ME KNOW WHAT SNAP RING PLIERS YOU USED? I CAN NOT FIND ONE TO WORK FOR THE COIL SNAP RING.
they were a set of assorted sizes from snap on. not sure the number...
Quick question. Should the clutch engage when you turn on your AC even if there's not refrigerant in the system ? Cause mine doesn't, is empty thou, cause I emptied it when I replace a hose. Should the clutch engage anyways?
Thanks for your video very helpful.☺️
It won't turn on unless there is an adequate charge :)
@@randomrepair1680
Got it, thank you much.
Would've been nice to see how you jumped the relay to get the compressor to turn on.
I hope you read this. I have 14 Honda Civic. Blows warm air for 5 or so minutes then starts to get cool. Run at max and never seems to get as cold as it should. I checked low pressure and it was in green. Any ideas?
thanks, do think if I get the for $45 it will work because I think just the bearing is bad
Ruben Ramirez you can take it always and check. if it's only noisy when the compressor is spinning it's probably a bad bearing internally and I would stop using the ac immediately
Hello I'm about to tackle this project for the very first time, after watching your video multiple times I am pretty confident i can compete the task. Just have a few questions, 1. Did you dismount the ac compressor? And 2. Did you have to remove the alternator? Just asking cause I saw other videos and they stated that needed to be done. Thank you for this great content
Im in Phx Az, have a 2007 Honda CRV and Ac started blowing hot air yesterday, where can I find this Recall?
Phillip Brock I also have the same problem with my 2007 but thought the recall was to late i also have 120,000 miles , How did you make out at the dealer and how many miles are on your crv
I have tried to get a long enough snap ring pliers for the coil snap ring... but have been unsuccessful as it is deep with very little space for a regular snap ring pliers. I've tried the channelock one as well, it it is too large to fit in the tiny space. Help!
Spray the snap ring with penetrating oil. Let soak for about 15 minutes, then use a small snap ring pliers. Snap ring is frozed in place from the weather.
craftsman snap ring pliers at sears
I hope you see this message and get back to me before tomorrow morning. How did you remove the belt? Did you have to spring down the idle pulley or just simply loosened the compressor? Just trying to fine the easier way. Thanks.
Hello! The tensioner is spring loaded. When you turn it with a wrench you can pull the belt off.
Best of luck with your repair. Take your time, there are a few parts that can be a bit frustrating.
Random Repair thanks you so much.
How’s it going! So I’m having trouble with my ac as well. I tried recharging the system but said it was already full. Checked the clutch and it’s spins so I didn’t change the relay that other videos mention. I am stumped to what it could be. Any ideas?
It's going well, thanks for asking.
You may have a bad compressor. Have you checked your high and low side pressures with the system running?
Random Repair that’s what I thought as well. But no have not checked that. What’s the best way to check that?
@@vicf8919 you need a gauge set with high and low side ports. There are videos available on that too. Just to see if it's running :)
Best of luck
Good video and thx for it, but... Would it be better replacing the whole part, (ac compressor price at junk its only 60)
If you do it the way they did it, you don't have to evacuate the system because you don't disconnect the AC lines. Getting those snap rings off is not trivial because it's soooooo deep and very little room.
My coil went bad and I hired a moonlighting Honda mechanic to fix it.
Mine doesn’t have any air coming on at all only when driving at high speeds it will turn on after a few minutes. Help
I tried to replace the AC compressor clutch with a kit (clutch, belt pulley w/bearing and coil). but could not get at the snap ring clips holding the old ones in place on the compressor shaft. I bought 3 different sets of snap ring pliers, but none worked. These clips are recessed deep inside on the shaft, and the pliers would just barely budge them. I ended up having to replace the entire compressor, as the snap ring removal phase stopped me cold.
Timetryp they are really, really annoying. Glad u fixed it
As an aside, I inquired at a Pep Boys about replacing the compressor belt pulley bearing. I was told the unit was not replaceable and that the compressor was shot. Not true. Then he wrote up an estimate that included the compressor and drier/receiver, which came to $1200! I threw in a new (Chinese) compressor for about $200, and at least the pulley bearing is now replaced. Next I need to try and recharge the system and see if it holds. No wonder auto mechanics ranks as one of the top areas for consumer complaints - you can't trust what you are being told.
I know this is an old video but my daughter just purchased an '07 civic ex and is having the same issue. Where can I purchase an a/c clutch? It's packaged with a compressor everywhere I've looked.
I bought mine from eBay.
I would imagine it's still available
what I mean is how do I know without taking it out if my low pressure switch is good I already tried relays, fans coming on fuse compressor start right up from the battery the last thing that I believe is low pressure switch
Middle wire and red wire.
More likely you are low on refrigerant due to a leak :)