DIY: 2013 - 2016 Nissan Pathfinder A/C clutch and Coil replacement

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DIY: 2013 - 2016 Nissan Pathfinder A/C clutch and Coil replacement

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DIY: why spent so much money for a shop to replace your A/C clutch plate, pulley and coil, when you can do it yourself.
In the video, we are working on a 2013 Nissan Pathfinder Platinum AWD (4th Gen).
Issue: Either a bad compressor or clutch plate or electro magnetic coil.
We have determined it was the coil, when the car is on, you do not hear a click coming from the clutch, means coil and clutch not engaged.
Tested coil, it had no power. But it’s easier just to replace complete clutch and coil as opposed to just coil.
In the video, we’ll show how we fix that issue.
Tools needed:
Pry bar
10mm socket/ ratchet
Phillips head screwdriver
Flat head screwdriver
Impact gun (optional)
Volt meter
Mallet/ hammer
O-ring pliers
Brake cleaner
Clutch and coil kit:
www.amazon.com...
Disclaimer:
“Sokhom Garage” Will take no responsibility for any damages, injuries, losses or liabilities associated with performance on your vehicles or others property, you do this at your own risk, my video is for guidance, and educational/informational purposes. As always be safe and wear ppe (personal protection equipment)
#DIY #Nissan #Pathfinder #Cars #Garage #AC #Clutch #Coil #issue #problem #compressor

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@samershaibi Жыл бұрын

We are a group of Nissan Pathfinder owners who are on WhatsApp. We benefited from the video that I explained in a good way. We thank you for this work.

@sydviscous7006 2 жыл бұрын

Just got finished with this procedure on my Pathfinder. I ran into a few snags, but it turned out well. If you're in a road salt area, inspect the metal coolant tube which connects with the base of the oil filter. Mine was so rusted, it started spraying out coolant when I accidentally nicked it with the new clutch assembly. Was able to get a new pipe from Nissan. It was more expensive than the clutch kit and serpentine belt combined. Obviously had to drain the coolant, and it added considerable time to the repair. All good now though. Thanks for posting this video!

@streetsmartstraffic Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the guidance! Replaced mine and I have AC again. FYI-I used the 3 original shims and the 2 they sent me with the kit. It still wasn't enough space...I had to go to our local Ace Hardware and purchase a few more shims (they're metric). Can't thank you enough. I really appreciate that you made this video. You're the man!

@Still-Learning 3 жыл бұрын

Gap between clutch disc and pulley is .010-.020in checked with a feeler gauge. After installation, be sure to tighten but don't over tighten, the bolt that holds the clutch to the compressor shaft. After final installation a "break in operation" is required as per the factory service manual. Break-In Operation- Engage and disengage the clutch about 30 times. This operation tightens the bolt that holds the clutch in place. This is why the bolt is not hyper-tightened. -Later

@sydviscous7006 2 жыл бұрын

I imagine that the engine has to be running during the break-in procedure. Otherwise, I can't see how the bolt can tighten itself. And, yes, the gap is important. If it's too small, you won't hear a distinct click when you test the clutch in diagnostic mode. Also, it will tend to semi-engage if not enough gap. At least .010" with a flat feeler gauge.

@karter9908 Жыл бұрын

.010 is too close Nissan Calsonic recommend . 020". And all my ac clutches are setup at .020 " If you set clearance too tight, clutch shoe will drag & get VERY HOT until it scores then the smooth surface is ruined. Not Good. I am retired Calsonic development/ test engr Please don't run airgap at . 010!! ***020 is almost always ideal.... 👍

@karter9908 Жыл бұрын

Clutch shoe & compressor shaft are both Splined.!! The 10mm hex bolt only needs 8ft/ lbs max or a decent snug . It cannot tighten itself . The breaking procedure is to BREAK IN THE MACHINED SURFACES OF THE CLUTCH FACES!!! ** Procedure has nothing to do with the small 6x 1.0mm bolt. To burnish clutch, try 20-30 on/ off applies of clutch by turning AC ON for just a ~5 seconds then turn off ac. Repeat......use fast idle over 1500rpm. You are burnishing the two clutch surfaces to each other, to improve the "torque holding grip" of the clutch assembly.

@Trophyseaker Ай бұрын

Thank you soo much guys!!!

@bboycre8 2 жыл бұрын

Just used your link to order a clutch kit. Thanks for the help!

@carwhele Жыл бұрын

Great video, and easy to follow Thank you !

@kgrimm38 Жыл бұрын

Well Done! Excellent video 8-)

@SteveFloresCoach 2 жыл бұрын

thank you for this video! I need to run a couple of tests to see if the coil works. My AC quit blowing cold air yesterday. I did notice the clutch engaging but then it would disengage and compressor would stop working. I had also noticed that when decelerating during driving, cool air would stop and feel a tad warm and humid even. Testing coil will be my first test. I'd hate to replace entire compressor for a bad coil.

@SokhomGarage 2 жыл бұрын

Also check to make sure that your freon is low.

@SteveFloresCoach 2 жыл бұрын

@@SokhomGarage Unfortunately I do not have any gauges for that. I will test coil first since I don't need anything else but a multi-meter. Thank you!

@tomtom5981 2 жыл бұрын

You could do a IPDM self-diagnosing test and that would show you if the clutch would engage or not. Here is how you go about it (for a pathfinder with a push-button start): 1) push the engine Start button 5 times (one per second) 2) push the door sensor switch 5 times (one per second) 3) push the engine Start button 3 times (one per second) This will start a series of self-tests: wind-shield wiping head lights clutch AC fans If your clutch is activated as part of this test, you can tell it is ok and your issues are elsewhere.

@SokhomGarage 2 жыл бұрын

Yes sir, you’re correct, but I didn’t think about it at the time, I did a visual on it, and notice that it’s not engaging, so I also did a multimeter test to verify it, thanks for the tip, I will considered it next time.

@sydviscous7006 2 жыл бұрын

Do you do the self diagnostic test with the engine running, or do you just push the button without stepping on the brake?

@SokhomGarage 2 жыл бұрын

I did not, I did a visual inspection, and notice that it was not engaging, I went off that assumption.

@SteveFloresCoach 2 жыл бұрын

@@sydviscous7006 if you have a smart key, DO NOT press the brake pedal. check this out kzfaq.info/get/bejne/iaePfKhovM_aeIk.html

@ShyRage1 2 жыл бұрын

i tried this and the clutch did not turn on. what does it mean?

@alexb9039 Жыл бұрын

Awesome job, thank you

@Still-Learning 3 жыл бұрын

@Sokhom Garage How did you have your PFNDR supported? 1 or 2 jack stands or something else and where were they placed under the vehicle?

@SokhomGarage 3 жыл бұрын

I used one jack stand, placed under the side skirt area where it’s supposed to be.

@Still-Learning 3 жыл бұрын

@@SokhomGarage Got it...Thanks. I've been cautious about reaching so far into the wheel well and want to ensure I take the safest approach. Thanks again.

@DakhilB 25 күн бұрын

Put Your Tire Under The Car Frame After Jacking And You'll Be Fine...

@daddy1kev 6 ай бұрын

Hi! How are you? What’s the part number for the center bolt?

@LarryBrown-ui6ze 10 ай бұрын

I put all of the shims in and it’s still not cycling off. How dangerous could this be to the system? Do I just go find more shims?

@SokhomGarage 10 ай бұрын

Well, in the long run, you could burn out your compressor because you can’t turn it off, but you need proper spacing between the clutch and pulley itself, .010 - .020 spacing, in order to get that, you need a feeler gauge, but since you added too many shims, you can just simply take some shim off.

@davidbryant5875 Жыл бұрын

Just took my coil and clutch out. My bearing was shot making a terrible noise and tested my coil it was too. If I replace that think it would fix my problem with out having to change the whole compressor?

@SokhomGarage Жыл бұрын

It should fix it, unless your compressor is actually bad.

@davidbryant5875 Жыл бұрын

@@SokhomGarageok hopefully it’s not. Still waiting on the part to come in

@bens708 3 жыл бұрын

Was this cheaper/easier than just replacing the entire compressor? I'm about to replace my ac compressor in my 2015 Nissan pathfinder. Is it hard to reach the other side of the compressor where the cable and hoses go in to remove it? Thanks!

@SokhomGarage 3 жыл бұрын

This was the cheapest and easiest rout. You can start by testing your coil, if it doesn’t give you any reading, then it’s bad, from my experience, compressors don’t usually go bad. But if you do replace it, the bolt in the back is a pain to get to, you’ll also need PAG oil.

@Still-Learning 3 жыл бұрын

Coil, pulley, clutch set on AMZN about $50 plus some sweat equity. Compressor replacement by shop...$1500+/-. You can determine the value between the two responses.

@sydviscous7006 2 жыл бұрын

Your question is two years old, but if you haven't yet, as the OP stated, compressors rarely fail. It seems like this clutch coil is a common failure item. Was in my case.

@sydviscous7006 3 жыл бұрын

My Pathfinder's AC just quit recently on a short trip. I just checked the fuse, and it looks good. Just checked out your video. Thanks for posting it. Doesn't look terribly difficult, and your saying compressors rarely go bad is encouraging! Is there a way to test the resistance of the coil without any disassembly, as a diagnostic step?

@SokhomGarage 3 жыл бұрын

You can, it’s just in a really tight spot, but it can be tested while on the engine.

@sydviscous7006 3 жыл бұрын

@@SokhomGarage Ok. I'm thinking maybe where the relay is would be easier? If you pull the relay, you should be able to test the coil in the relay socket, no? Is the relay in an easier spot to reach? Also, if the clutch does not engage, could it be lack of pressure in the system? Isn't there a pressure switch which keeps the compressor clutch from engaging if the refrigerant is lost? Thanks in advance.

@SokhomGarage 3 жыл бұрын

Honestly, I don’t have the car with me to give you an answer on the relay, it was a friends car, but I did not test the relay. If the clutch does not engage, it’s not because of the pressure in the system, pressure in the system goes to the compressor itself. The clutch is the first plate you would see, there is a coil behind the clutch plate, the coil itself is magnetized( the coil is what you would need to test to make sure it’s working, when the coil is turn on it pulls the clutch plate in, thus turning the compressor) the clutch plate, you would need to make sure it has the spacing for the coil to engage it. The pressure switch are in the engine bay, they are the high and low point in the system, it’s mark with H and L. And no, this would not cause the clutch to engage/ disengage.

@JoyLong 3 жыл бұрын

Did you check to make sure you’re not just out of Freon?

@sydviscous7006 3 жыл бұрын

@@JoyLong No. I havent. Just started investigating the problem. A loss of refrigerant would also keep the compressor from engaging, right?

@itshendo6475 3 жыл бұрын

What was the initial issue for replacing the coil? Warm air, weird sounds when AC kicks on, etc??

@SokhomGarage 3 жыл бұрын

It was blowing hot air, clutch did not engage, which lead to the coil being bad.

@leo3325 3 жыл бұрын

@@SokhomGaragedid you check ac relay? I cannot find it. Anyway, nice video.

@SokhomGarage 3 жыл бұрын

Yes I’ve checked it, it’s located in the fuse box on the passenger side firewall of the engine compartment. Trust me, that was not the issue.

@leo3325 3 жыл бұрын

@@SokhomGarage you are right. I test the consistence of my coil. It gives no reading, just like yours. I will order a clutch kit to replace it. Thank you!

@tomtom5981 2 жыл бұрын

@@SokhomGarage Hello there. I know it has been a while but do you mind mentioning which one it is ? I opened that fuse box and there was no "AC Relay" marking on the inside of the cover. Is it labelled different? I will appreciate it.