How to fix Intermittent AC compressor problem on 2010 Honda Civic / On & Off w/out removing the belt

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2 жыл бұрын

If you check your freon is in good pressure.
fuse and AC compressor Relay is in good working condition.
and still , ac goes on and off while driving and mostly no air condition coming out.
check out this quick fix without removing your ac compressor.
will save you a lot of money, and keep you system intact.
Removing the spacer washer in between your clutch ac compressor will do the trick
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@tonysanchez3661 Ай бұрын

Thank you , I did in my honda & works perfect. You save me money 👍👍👍👍👍👍

@autopurlieu Ай бұрын

That’s awesome brother 👍🏽

@phililon6589 2 жыл бұрын

You are a life saver

@cyrus6289 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for posting this video, fix my Honda civic 09 issue. The ac stop working and of course when it started getting hot. I don’t know much about fixing ac. I started for by changing the fuses. Adding more Freon but notice the pressure was very high. And then notice the ac clutch was not engaging. Saw this video and decide to do the same and fix the issue, been driving for with ac for two weeks. Note: having another person around to keep the clutch from moving is recommended. Luckily my arms are long enough with a very long flat head to this job but it took some time. My washer wasn’t as bad but still decide not to put it back.

@autopurlieu Жыл бұрын

That’s awesome

@rodhonoricolopez9105 3 ай бұрын

Is it possible that i have the same issue? My ac works completely fine when there is no traffic even if it is very hot. However, My ac is not blowing cold air when it is traffic and the weather is hot. I need to atleast rest my car for 10 to 15 minutes just to bring back the cold air.

@benchambers6742 10 ай бұрын

It’s working now! Even if it works for 6 months I’d be happy

@autopurlieu 10 ай бұрын

That’s awesome. Mine works for more than a year now

@user-cn7iz9qu3i Жыл бұрын

I am having the same issue. I will try to do the same thing to see if that will fix my issue this weekend. Thanks for your video!

@autopurlieu Жыл бұрын

Best of luck. Let me know

@syphonunfiltered Жыл бұрын

Did it fix your issue?

@jtoker9758 Жыл бұрын

Did you ever did it?

@maximocortes1631 Жыл бұрын

I gave this a go and it worked for two weeks.

@autopurlieu 11 ай бұрын

That means the clutch is really bad or the compressor. That’s sucks

@johnandrewbellner Жыл бұрын

Wow! Great video! Thanks!

@autopurlieu Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your support brother 🙏

@rpc938 Ай бұрын

thanks for the insight, replaced the relay twice and still the same intermittent issue. works , then after a 20 minutes, the clutch disengages. then let it rest for 5 to 10 minutes , then it works again. I will try your recommendation.

@DavidMartinez-rq5dl 16 күн бұрын

How did it go ? Having the same issue

@rpc938 15 күн бұрын

@@DavidMartinez-rq5dl I followed the video; i removed 1 of 2 spacers. I have been running the car and aircon for atleast 2 hours continuous. Problem seems solved ! Thanks

@bitsinmyblood Жыл бұрын

I did think it was a replay hut then i saw a few ppl posting videos indicating that removing that shim is a fix. Thanks! Will be trying this soon.

@autopurlieu Жыл бұрын

Keep me updated 👍🏽

@Spanglish-KC 9 ай бұрын

Outstanding PRO-TIP. Thank you 🙏 One quick question. IF I try this or do nothing and never use the AC just the heater is that bad???

@autopurlieu 9 ай бұрын

Heater is not controlled by ac compressor . It won’t affect with your heater working

@m.m1048 Жыл бұрын

If some one interested Honda sell a kit of 4 shims(0.1mm,0.2mm,0.3mm,0.4mm) and its under 10$. And factory space range is 0.35-0.65 mm.

@autopurlieu Жыл бұрын

👍🏽

@wattz93 6 ай бұрын

Great job. Mine Civic clutch spins for awhile and it stops when ac is ON. Then it continues to spin again and stop, keep repeating the same. Is it normal? There is weird sound everytime it spin. Have checked the relay is fine. Could it be the same issue of clutch? Or the compressor, low Freon? Thank you

@autopurlieu 6 ай бұрын

Check your freon first. If Freon is okay, yes it could be the same situation as this

@dikocrissantiago9199 Жыл бұрын

nice video, mine is a Honda city 2010 a/t, ac temp is all good but i noticed a sort of rattling sound eveytime i turn on the ac and i discovered that clutch is not dis-engaging, is it the same fix, i mean the washer? thanks much and more power bro

@autopurlieu Жыл бұрын

You could try. This one mostly if ac is intermittent engaging and disengaging . Also check all the other factors first why it’s not engaging like, Freon , pressure , relay, fuse and power source . Best of luck

@NamNguyen-ir6er 5 ай бұрын

You may use a bolt side ò a hole use hand drill resureface clutch ??? Easy for you bester

@fernanfeminliu 2 жыл бұрын

Nice pre..lakas ng boses ni antie🤣

@autopurlieu 2 жыл бұрын

Hahaaa. Sinigawan nga namin ni kuya. Sabi ko nag vivideo kami lol

@M0neyGh0st Жыл бұрын

I tried on my 2013 civic lx cranked ac on high for about 5 mins an MD intermittent problem started again. Gonna charge the freon next

@oscarjd1228 10 ай бұрын

mine works for a couple minutes and then stops and turns on but next day i wonder if the same issue?

@ForwardMomentum Жыл бұрын

We have an ‘02 Si and every once in a while there’s a “spinning grinding sound” when the AC first kicks on for 3-5 seconds. If I am fast, I can turn the AC off real quick during the sound and the grinding/whining sound stops immediately (so I isolated this to something related to the AC, such as the AC clutch). I’m thinking I’ll just order a new clutch kit. Any thoughts? Thanks!

@autopurlieu Жыл бұрын

Sound could be anywhere in the compressor. Best way is to start with small fix. Yes, start with the clutch replacement. But if the sound persist, you might need to replace the whole ac compressor. (If the sound is directly towards the ac compressor )

@ForwardMomentum Жыл бұрын

@@autopurlieu thanks. Keep up the good work!

@autopurlieu Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your support 🙏

@cognac8297 10 ай бұрын

It just needs a new clutch

@ForwardMomentum 10 ай бұрын

@@cognac8297 replaced the clutch and it still does it once in a while.

@stillfifteen 11 ай бұрын

This worked for me, in combination with changing the serpentine belt and charging up the Freon to give me ice cold A/C for two days, then it stopped working. The whole serpentine belt region is now making noise, with the A/C compressor making a high pitched metal on metal sound, like a bearing is going to go. Any ideas?

@cognac8297 10 ай бұрын

Just needs a new clutch

@Taylor-jq6rl 4 ай бұрын

boss sana maka tulong ka, sometimes my ac wouldnt turn on pag nag automatic. i had to turn it on off for it to engage again, bad clutch naba? bago lahat sa ac ko i converted everything from r12 to r134a system compressor is new too.

@drury2d8 Жыл бұрын

what are the spacing specs from honda for the shim?

@m.m1048 Жыл бұрын

0,35-0,65mm

@arashi3717 10 ай бұрын

thank youu bro

@autopurlieu 10 ай бұрын

🙏

@autopurlieu 10 ай бұрын

Did it work on you ?

@arashi3717 10 ай бұрын

all problem fixed i think problem is old rust and dirt sand and clean@@autopurlieu

@BY-we6kx Жыл бұрын

Where do I get a socket / ratchet to take off the clutch nut? I tried the smallest one I have but can't get the nut off as it's hitting the side wall.

@autopurlieu Жыл бұрын

Use an offset wrench / wrench that a bit angle.

@arthurstone8664 Жыл бұрын

Kuya, is it the same procedure if my car ac clutch doesn't stop spinning or not cutting? Esp during noon time when temp is hot, the clutch is not stopping while in park. But it's working fine (automatic) during at night or in cold weather.

@jtoker9758 Жыл бұрын

Well when it gets hot, stuff expands, so it could make sense that removing the washer would help keep everything tighter. I have a similar problem as well.

@Mrfcknsapss Ай бұрын

Mines Was working fine it needed some Freon so I added and it worked fine for a day and now doesn’t work at all , checked relays , fuses . & ac clutch isn’t engaging on at all 😢

@autopurlieu Ай бұрын

Make sure you’re not adding too much of freon or the pressure is too much. Check if your ac compressor is getting power. You can also check your high pressure switch if it’s ok.

@SD70ACE- Жыл бұрын

Hello Sir, My AC condenser fan will not turn on or compressor clutch won't engages, will a bad AC clutch cause the condenser fan not to turn on?

@autopurlieu Жыл бұрын

Yes, that’s one of the reason. There’s a lot of factor not to engage. Check this out kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gbBimal01d-7YmQ.html

@SD70ACE- Жыл бұрын

@@autopurlieu I appreciate your quick response, I your videos are alot of help.. I tackle the clutch tomorrow. Thanks and stay blessed

@autopurlieu Жыл бұрын

@@SD70ACE- 🙏

@LeftEyeless Жыл бұрын

Think this will work on a 2015 Honda fit?

@pigyear88 Жыл бұрын

Yes. I removed 1 shim from my Insight 4 years ago. Now once in a while the clutch is not engaging. I need to remove the other shim washer.

@josuesalazar3603 5 ай бұрын

What if it turns on and off even though control panel is off?

@wangbushima Жыл бұрын

Salamat dto kabayan i did this 2 months ago, but now it wont blow ac cold pag hindi xa naka 2000 rpm? Any suggestion kabayan? Or need na palitan ung ac compressor? Hehe salamat 😉👍

@autopurlieu Жыл бұрын

Hello pare, mukhang ac compressor na yan. Pero before mo palitan ac compressor, check mo muna lahat kung okay naman, from pressure and Freon kung Hindi low. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gbBimal01d-7YmQ.html

@moviesonlinex Жыл бұрын

im gona try this tomorrow on my honda civic fk3 2.2 2008 , i hop this works :)

@autopurlieu Жыл бұрын

Keep me update

@moviesonlinex Жыл бұрын

@@autopurlieu unfortunately for me hasn't worked, but i removed the tinny washer and i will try a refill to se if that's the problem, if after that still dont work, i guess its the sensor or the compressor it self.

@autopurlieu Жыл бұрын

@@moviesonlinex this works if you know for sure you have a proper pressure and Freon in the system . Also if it’s intermittent on and off ac compressor.

@jtoker9758 Жыл бұрын

Hey broski, I just finally took off that washer. However it took a few days before I noticed it, but it started to make a noise. Is that ac clutch supposed to spin? It doesn't spin, but makes a noise like it is wanting to spin but doesn't. The noise doesn't happen all the time, but maybe 1 time ever few mins maybe. I've driven a few days before I noticed it, but ac worked for a day but then stopped, but other wise nothing drove differently or anything noticeable beside the noise making. I had to drive it after I found the noise but everything still drives good. I put the washer back on and it still is doing the same thing. I checked the clutch relay and it seems good, and I even put in a different relay and still the same thing. What could I have done by taking that nut off and removing the washer to cause this noise? I'm pretty sure I've never heard this noise before I performed this maneuver.

@autopurlieu Жыл бұрын

If you have a good scanner, it can check the ac compressor if it’s engaging . You ac comprised sounds like is about failure already . Unfortunately, looks like you have to replace the whole ac compressor

@TheOjeda13 Жыл бұрын

Why not replace the A/C clutch? Removing the shim(washer) would cause the compressor to fail prematurely no?

@autopurlieu Жыл бұрын

I could do that but this one is just an easy and faster way to fix it. If this process is done and still keep going the same problem. Would replace the whole clutch mechanism

@cecilepuckhaber1067 Жыл бұрын

Nope I removed Mine 2 years ago and my AC started working immediately and is still running

@autopurlieu Жыл бұрын

@@cecilepuckhaber1067 I’m glad to hear that works on your car. 👍🏽

@syphonunfiltered Жыл бұрын

@@cecilepuckhaber1067 Thank you for having replied, it's very helpful to see others confirm this works for extended periods of time. Did you use a lubricant where the washer was and is it still working, 6 months later? Thank you.

@laptopturbo 10 ай бұрын

I tried this on my 04 accord. I removed a shim and the clutch would not spin freely. However the ac did blow cold for about a minute. Then the clutch stared to slip. And I lost my cold air. 😢 so I tried adding a thinner washer than stock the clutch would not engage. It’s time for a new compressor for me.

@autopurlieu 10 ай бұрын

I’m sorry to hear that. If you have some time to spare maybe replacing just the clutch itself might work.

@laptopturbo 4 ай бұрын

Hey @@autopurlieu thank you for the advice! I replaced just the clutch in August with a $50 amazon one. Still blows cold 5 months later. It was challenging removing the old clutch and installing a new one but with patience I did it. I also saved a lot of money by replacing just the clutch on my own. Pepboys wanted to charge me $1500 for replacing the compressor.

@autopurlieu 4 ай бұрын

@@laptopturbo that is awesome. I’m glad that worked out for you

@robertocardona247 2 ай бұрын

I need help whit my honda civic 2010 compresor Ac

@autopurlieu 2 ай бұрын

Get it tested first / checked what’s wrong

@halftime.45 11 ай бұрын

Once you resurface, for how long will the clutch work??

@autopurlieu 11 ай бұрын

It’s all depend on a car. Some last awhile like this specific car, still going since then

@halftime.45 11 ай бұрын

@@autopurlieu I couldn't do it by myself, i found a mechanic so i will do it on Sunday and see how it works, anyway I really appreciate your help

@autopurlieu 11 ай бұрын

@@halftime.45 👍🏽

@raultineo772 Жыл бұрын

Doesn't work for the Si. The clutch is really close to the chassis. For the Si, the entire pieace has to be taken off. I was able to resurface the cluth, though. So far, it's working...

@autopurlieu Жыл бұрын

That’s true. I have an 08 si that is too close. I had to drop the engine just a bit to get it out

@martinannafaye Жыл бұрын

Was your clutch getting stuck like you had turn the ac on and off to get it going ?

@raultineo772 Жыл бұрын

@@martinannafaye yep. But now the ac doesn't last too long anymore. I guess I have to replace the compressor

@autopurlieu Жыл бұрын

@@raultineo772 it’s still doable on the Si. Just need proper tools and motivation and skills . It is tight, I have done it to my 08 si. I think it’s worth a try before replacing the whole ac compressor. It will save you easy $500

@martinannafaye Жыл бұрын

Damm I think ima just replace the whole compressor 1600 down the Drain

@Kevzcam Ай бұрын

My Honda fit makes a rattle noise when I engage AC and blows warm air, system is fully charged would this help me?? Thank you sr

@autopurlieu Ай бұрын

If the clutch is engaged and no cold air coming out and making rattle noise . Thats definitely need a new whole compressor

@Kevzcam Ай бұрын

@@autopurlieu would it be worth trying this first?

@autopurlieu Ай бұрын

@@Kevzcam not really. This process is when your ac clutch isn’t engaging and you want it to engage to compressor. You said you’re is fully engaged . So if your ac clutch is fully engaged and making noise. Something is wrong. What worth trying is to check if you have pressure and Freon.

@Kevzcam Ай бұрын

@@autopurlieu thank you for your input

@hecks_b_rex4010 Жыл бұрын

The problem I'm having with my Civic is the AC is blowing really warm but the AC compressor clutch is spinning and all the relays are good!Any ideas? Also my refrigerant level is good!

@autopurlieu Жыл бұрын

How did you check the refrigerant level is good? It might have pressure but no Freon

@autopurlieu Жыл бұрын

Check this out kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gbBimal01d-7YmQ.html

@marlonfloresumanzor2598 Жыл бұрын

Take out all the pressure, use a nail or something to push down the pin for all the pressure to come out. And add refrigerant again. It happened to me

@oscarjd1228 Жыл бұрын

Mine works for a few minutes then stops working I don't know if its the same issue?

@autopurlieu Жыл бұрын

That’s a good sign that , that could be the same problem .

@vansky048tin Жыл бұрын

Wow pinoy

@autopurlieu Жыл бұрын

Salamat kuya

@edgarpadron1943 Жыл бұрын

Hey bro I turn on my ac. And my car wants to turn of Once I turn on the ac. From inside

@autopurlieu Жыл бұрын

You mean it’s cutting off the engine? Looks like you have a locked up ac clutch to the ac compressor . You need to replace the whole ac compressor

@edgarpadron1943 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the reply. 💯

@Dan-uq4mf Жыл бұрын

@@edgarpadron1943 did you already fix it ? I had a similar problem with stalling the engine it was the ac relay

@edgarpadron1943 Жыл бұрын

@user-ul9nu3ms5g yes it was the ac relay it's fix now bro

@dog01b52 10 күн бұрын

There was no troubleshooting mentioned. This issue could have been an electrical issue. Also does not mention the low and high side pressure readings, expansion valve or temperature cycling.

@autopurlieu 10 күн бұрын

Yes you are right. This video is just straight to the point repair. If you like, you can watch my other video for diagnostic side of ac. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Z7Zgd6mbzs_VdnU.htmlsi=I7Y0y3EOyNRYl_hB

@guitarguy3221 Жыл бұрын

I think this is my problem. I went offroading and my ac starting going intermittent. Been testing switches, checking pressure, adding freon lol Theres a sweet spot where my compressor will run forever. Then i drive 4 feet and the compressor will 'click' repetitively and not spin. Like the stator is working (i got 13V at compressor) but the clutch isnt engaging / disengaging till the engine has load

@autopurlieu Жыл бұрын

Yes, try it out. It’s pretty easy job, it won’t hurt to try

@DjamalSbili-qj5ch 11 ай бұрын

I tried that Didn’t work for me

@autopurlieu 11 ай бұрын

Possibly your clutch is really bad or compressor . Did you check if the relay okay or if there power going to activate it ?

@DjamalSbili-qj5ch 11 ай бұрын

@@autopurlieu thanks for replying yes the replay is fine there is power . I’m thinking it’s fuel filter . But this problem started after I added Freon (red Angel ) to stop leak

@autopurlieu 11 ай бұрын

@@DjamalSbili-qj5ch fuel filter is not related to this problem. But putting additive “stops leak” is not recommended to any car and this application. That could cause your problem to compressor failure

@DjamalSbili-qj5ch 11 ай бұрын

@@autopurlieu yeah I think the anti leak caused my air compressor to act weird. Thanks I will drain the Freon and see .

@autopurlieu 11 ай бұрын

@@DjamalSbili-qj5ch make sure you properly evacuate the system and vacuum the system and no leak in it