Nissan Altima: No A/C

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2 жыл бұрын

In this video I bring you along as I check out a customer complaint of "no a/c" on this Nissan Altima. It ends up being a pretty easy fix once we gather a little data. -Enjoy!
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@aaronskutt3631 2 жыл бұрын

As an automotive technician in collision which involves more mechanical then most think of especially with older cars. I will never not be impressed with how quickly you see/find those wires lol.

@LostInThe0zone 2 жыл бұрын

I believe they do find Eric.

@brianbanks3044 2 жыл бұрын

what a great find...I never got into the OBD but seeing how it works, it makes the job a lot more easier than testing fuses and wires and every other possibility on what could go wrong...how many shops would have sold them a compressor or condenser or the whole a/c system for a simpler wire connection fix.....great job and you make us old school mechanics proud

@kakeetoalex9924 2 жыл бұрын

Because the broken wires find him..😂😂

@crazyedo9979 2 жыл бұрын

Using the force you must.😁

@joegustin7158 2 жыл бұрын

@@tetedur377 Way Too Much Crap on Them Now I worked As A Mechanic 40 years

@patrick_kyker 2 жыл бұрын

7:30 You're supposed to cut the plug off, run the wire through the grill, replace the plug and then not be able to put the plug back through the grill.

@SouthMainAuto 2 жыл бұрын

next time lol

@DaddyBeanDaddyBean 2 жыл бұрын

When do you put the heat shrink on with that method? Cut, pull through grill, solder, cut again, add heat shrink, solder again, THEN realize it won't go back in?

@JoeSmith-hy3si 2 жыл бұрын

Kinda like making the perfect flare on a line only to find you forgot to put the nut on first.

@flagmichael 2 жыл бұрын

@@DaddyBeanDaddyBean Hey, Moe!

@DaddyBeanDaddyBean 2 жыл бұрын

@@flagmichael Be quiet, I'm busy over here! (bonks flagmichael on head, pokes flagmichael in eyes)

@montestu5502 2 жыл бұрын

“If I can do it, you can do it”. Not true, but I appreciate your confidence in me!

@Mountain-Man-3000 2 жыл бұрын

Still impressed that you're willing to go to a u-pull yard for your customers. Nobody near me would ever even think of doing that for a customer.

@bartsarton2212 2 жыл бұрын

Kinda like asking a doctor to do a house call nowadays. Not gonna happen.

@jonka1 2 жыл бұрын

I used to do that. It helps the customer and it certainly helped me by getting jobs done and out of the shop.

@Garth2011 2 жыл бұрын

Yep...says much about how much a shop will do for a customer when the fix is just around the corner in a salvage yard. Self employment is wonderful if your shop works like anyone would think in locating parts the same day etc. Problem is, a lot of self employed folks treat their business as if they are an employee vs. the shop director and using their noggin the best way for their business. So far, Wilbert's is a lifesaver for Avoca and Bath as is SMA in taking the advantages to get real legitimate results for his shop.

@leonb2637 2 жыл бұрын

'U-pull' yards are disappearing in many places due to NIMBY, pollution, insurance cost issues and increasing values of real estate.

@gore1978 2 жыл бұрын

@@tetedur377 you are on the money regarding second hand parts. I am a backyarder and do most things bar the engine rebuilds. The salvage yards or wreckers yards i dropped into had most of the parts still on the cars and you pull it yourself. Best time spent there and picking up later upgraded model parts for even my own cars.

@robinsattahip2376 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, the transmission lasted long enough for the AC to fail.

@geraldlafleur7776 2 жыл бұрын

Ya, that’s the most miles I have ever seen one last. They must be highway miles mostly.

@flagmichael 2 жыл бұрын

I thought maybe it was the big 3.5, which in 2014 had the conventional automatic (says EPA). But NO! It has the big 2.5 with the CVT. 25% better fuel economy!

@_zigzak 2 жыл бұрын

It was probably replaced at some point

@_zigzak 2 жыл бұрын

@@flagmichael 3.5s had a cvt since like 2007 lol, but it’s more robust than the 4 banger’s cvt

@farwest571 2 жыл бұрын

Man....I really wanted to go to the salvage yard.... I feel like a little kid that got left at home 🤣

@GeraldThomasphotojunkie 2 жыл бұрын

Just keep this in mind for the future, we always want to go to the salvage yard even if it’s vicariously through you. 😅

@bartsarton2212 2 жыл бұрын

We coulda just sat in the truck. What a rip off! :(

@paulculbert1281 2 жыл бұрын

I feel like we were on detention and missed the field trip. When will I learn to behave?

@Cheepchipsable 2 жыл бұрын

Should make a VR Game. "Eric O's salvage adventure". There is a secret Mrs O lunch level!

@Jeffreyman1217 2 жыл бұрын

Neat trick I learned from working as a Nissan Technician is an IPDM test. Most Nissans with IPDMs you can Turn the ignition on/engine off, press the door switch 10 times, turn the switch off then back on and the Horn will go off. It will cycle through components that the IPDM controls. Lights, Horn, wipers, cooling fans, and AC compressor. It's a quick way to check if the component is getting the signals from the IPDM. Helped me diagnose a lot of bad a/c compressor.

@Sicktrickintuner 2 жыл бұрын

Sweet tip!

@hobbesip1 2 жыл бұрын

Or, plug in your classic NES controller, press Pause while driving, and press Up, up, down, down, left, right, left, right, B, A, Start.

@bartsarton2212 2 жыл бұрын

@@hobbesip1 Lol, I think you're thinking of Super Mario to get infinite coinage.

@jdjd7127 2 жыл бұрын

What is a door switch

@justinwatch 2 жыл бұрын

It's the button in the door frame that gets pushed when you close the door.

@Ram14250 2 жыл бұрын

A/C? I'm amazed a 2014 Nissan Altima can run 257,000 miles and seemingly run good!! What?! A/C never touched ... and the CVT is still working? Amazing!

@TheFrenchPug 2 жыл бұрын

I'm there with you. Previous Altima owner that car was a dog.

@Ram14250 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheFrenchPug so it barely made enough power to burn up the CVT?! LOL. I'm very leery of Nissans.

@TheFrenchPug 2 жыл бұрын

@@Ram14250 They use to be good cars. But I was recently watching a Nissan mechanic who pretty much did nothing but swap transmissions out. He got in trouble with Nissan recording his videos and telling everyone how much money he made from replacing CVTs. They made him delete all of his videos and haven't heard anything from him in a while.

@_zigzak 2 жыл бұрын

Still last longer than any ram transmission 😂

@yeahitskimmel 2 жыл бұрын

Man, this is really becoming the effortlessly finding broken wires channel!! I service a lot of AC systems and get a lot that are holding pressure under the service caps so that's a great tip about the o-rings to save you replacing a Schrader valve

@mjbruno5233 2 жыл бұрын

Tighten the Schrader just a smidge that usually stops pressure under the cap.

@ablackformula 2 жыл бұрын

So the caps are designed to hold a running system's high side pressure? If the Schrader valve leaks by, pressures will equalize and I just picture the cap blowing apart!

@InsideOfMyOwnMind 2 жыл бұрын

@@petersmart1999 I wondered if there was an automotive version. Thanks.

@DaddyBeanDaddyBean 2 жыл бұрын

@@ablackformula Not necessarily. A weak valve could leak at 150psi but hold at 140 psi; when 10psi builds up under the cap, the valve only sees 140 pressure differential and closes. The cap in this scenario is only holding 10 psi.

@ablackformula 2 жыл бұрын

@@DaddyBeanDaddyBean Interesting and understood. Thanks for clearing that up! I've always just checked and considered the valve to be the only seal of the valve/cap assembly. I compare it to a tire schrader valve of a tire/wheel assembly. I don't check for o-rings on the valve cap there either lol.

@johnnysechrist6313 2 жыл бұрын

I make comments, and ask questions....they're never answered. I'm a 70 yr old, retired ASE Certified Master Mechanic. I admire you and your wifes work ethic.

@goooch888 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Eric for showing the KZfaq viewers that there really is integrity in the automotive world.

@Moparscrivy 2 жыл бұрын

95° by 9 am 115 by the end of the day. Good Ole AZ. Ac is the money maker here! Great job 👏 👍

@thomasfletcher4765 2 жыл бұрын

" I feel guilty for not taking you guys along " , don't feel guilty , we most likely would have had you stop at numerous vehicles to " have a look around "

@richardsmith2721 2 жыл бұрын

I now refer to my car the same way you do! That's a 2010. It's a Plymouth. It's the PT Cruiser. It's the convertible. It's got the big 2.4.

@flagmichael 2 жыл бұрын

That is _so_ sad!

@richardsmith2721 2 жыл бұрын

@@flagmichael It's sad that you don't own this beauty. It's red, has chrome wheel covers and the woody trim package. It's definitely a modern collectible.

@trotva 2 жыл бұрын

This makes my evening. Love SMA

@caseypowell9030 2 жыл бұрын

I never get tired of watching buddy

@robertkeefer1552 2 жыл бұрын

It's always fun to ramble around the wrecking yard looking for parts you need. Except when the weather is awful.

@JackdeDuCoeur 2 жыл бұрын

All of us find what we look for - you look for broken wires. Good find! Nice work

@miceinoz1181 2 жыл бұрын

Damn Eric, I had my 1997 Mitsubishi Magna (Diamante in US speak) aircon serviced and filter/drier replaced 5 months ago for the very first time. Never gave me a problem in its life, but cooling efficiency was getting a little poor lately. Had the car from factory new. I am a firm believer in if it aint broke, leave it alone! has only 275,000 KMs on it.

@sbellock5 2 жыл бұрын

I love that I know when you filmed this because you get the weather the day after I do.

@FoxNewsNewYork 8 ай бұрын

I was impressed with how you found the problem so quickly. Nice job!!!

@williegillie5712 2 жыл бұрын

Them storms went through Minnesota. Here where I live north of the cities we had the same hail,strong winds, and I believe at least one tornado. I was watching the trees bend almost completely over. We had a lot of tree damage here. Nice job finding the crusties and broken wire. Logically diagnosed and repaired.

@kimberg759 2 жыл бұрын

My absolute favorite mechanic ....you made my day! Thanks for the video, we are going to call you the broken wire god! Awesome. Stay safe from the tornados. Love from AZ ❤ where a/c is required 24/7!!!!

@Afrattzz1 2 жыл бұрын

Great video as always Eric

@rudimurga7034 2 жыл бұрын

I love the trips to the pick a part place we have one couple blocks away it's a playground for me been going there for 50 years

@zr1sparky1 2 жыл бұрын

I've watched enough of your work to know it's not luck! Great video as always Erik

@ronbuis4132 2 жыл бұрын

Knocking on the door of 700 thousand subs!! Keep it up Eric O.

@neilhowe2665 2 жыл бұрын

More nuggets of Sma wisdom,great job Eric+++++

@Gershwin48 2 жыл бұрын

Love this. I’ve seen a ton of these and would have loved to have been an apprentice/learner when I was 16 years old. I would have worked for free just to hear him think through these problems.

@benjaminstockton3917 2 жыл бұрын

Good job Eric O. Thanks for sharing buddy 👍

@springfield4522 2 жыл бұрын

Well done Dotor O. Yes we like seeing Wilberts too. Next time please.

@TheCamperDanFiles 2 жыл бұрын

You're the man Eric, thanks again for helping out another Nissan Owner. I currently own two of them myself a 2001 Nissan R50 Pathfinder 4X4 with 3 pedals and 2 sticks and a 2015 Nissan Altima. About two years ago I had an issue with the A/C in my Altima, it ended up needing a replacement high-side pressure line. So when I saw you looking at that line first I thought for sure it was gonna be the cause of the issue for this customer. The repair you made to the pressure switch was quite the cheap fix (JUNKYARD PARTS FOR THE WIN) My high-side pressure line was sawed through by my vertical support that sits right next to that line (NICE DESIGN NISSAN) good news is the replacement line was bent far away from that said vertical support. So I would say this customer made out like a bandit! Chis.

@aarongrabowski3775 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome job Eric.

@BigRoss5150Gaming 2 жыл бұрын

"We dont find broken wires, broken wires find us" 😂😂😂 Great channel and great video bro. Im an avid watcher of your videos and you are definitely a one of a kind mechanic. Thorough work and very honest. I just found ur channel maybe 8 months ago. Iv been binge watching all of the videos. Still got some catching up to do. Keep em coming !! 💯💯

@j.o.a.t9718 2 жыл бұрын

I've been watching Eric for around 6 years now. I have learned so much from him. And not just him, he has made reference to some other great You Tube channels. Ivan. Rainman. Ratches and Wrenches, etc. I watch them all. Basically information overload. I just wish I worked on enough vehicles to be able to apply everything I learn from these channels.

@robinsonsmotorcycleandauto3929 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely about the caps they help keep contaminants from entering the system and is the final seal for the service ports. I carry those pigtails on my service van as I am a mobile tech and see a ton of damaged connectors and corroded wiring. Great thing about used engines they typically come with a partial harness that can harvest pigtails from which can fit a multitude of different OE'S. I normally have new but used is a great option on very hard to find pigtails

@jorgefernandez-mv8hu Жыл бұрын

That was a great find and it goes to show that you have to do the visuals and not go crazy overthinking it. You are lucky it was that and that you have Wilbur's nearby. All the best to you and yours.

@stevenmaynes5413 2 жыл бұрын

I always hear self made auto repair instead of south main auto I agree with what I hear because you are

@HEAVYMETALJSTYLES 2 жыл бұрын

Hey yall got the crazy weather up there too I see! Good job finding that wire so quickly 👏

@reubenmiller7988 10 ай бұрын

The man himself at the top of his mechanical and commentary game!

@limgeorge7386 2 жыл бұрын

i notice you are very concern n careful in your work , great job , keep it up the good work 👍👍

@mxaexm 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video! I wish Eric’s shop was closer to me.

@davebloggs Жыл бұрын

nice to see you using good connectors they are amazing

@hickorystx 2 жыл бұрын

Nice find on the pressure switch and quick repair. Hopefully no leaks and no tornado's either!!! 😯

@dwaynemadsen964 2 жыл бұрын

LOL! Push the Schrader valve! HA Ha ha! Also laughing about the clip where you only broke just the corner. I had an '06 Altima and I broke so many of those ubiquitous push buttons I bought a bag of 100 for about $4 from the AtoZ place on the Internet. Kudos to the MeeMah for that tape trick! I've never seen it, and I search out such tricks having hands so large they make Presidents jealous! Thank you again for taking us along. Stay safe.

@dgpuig45 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice analysis. Wish you were closer to us so that I could take you my problems.

@stevewilliams1197 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome job. Like they told us in Armours' school, always fix the easiest ( cheapest) stuff first and then go from there. S

@lawrencepevitts2434 2 жыл бұрын

Neat trick with the tape on the pick.

@AC-gu7rg 2 жыл бұрын

Great video Eric !

@user-dm3yy5nz2n 10 ай бұрын

Excellent video!! Great find on broken wire !!

@hpelisr 2 жыл бұрын

I liked the pick and roll tecqueic, nice repair in a tight situation.

@MrGardman 2 жыл бұрын

I always loved doing AC work when I was wrenching. You fix it, charge it and you go for a test drive and get some relief from the heat.

@Paul1958R 2 жыл бұрын

Eric, Great video and fix - thank you! SMA#1 Paul (in MA)

@fredflintstone8048 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing the tape trick.

@Gearhead2286 2 жыл бұрын

Eric, we have the same machine at work. Good and reliable

@gerardcousineau3478 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful work as usual. 👍

@luismarty1685 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Eric.

@montehyler 2 жыл бұрын

Good deal with the tape on a pick trick! Another great video!

@cofty 2 жыл бұрын

Subtitles reckon this is the South Main Arts channel. Only type of art I have ever been able to enjoy!

@stevemurray710 2 жыл бұрын

2000 Subaru outback, 140k miles. AC Never serviced. NYC burbs. Did replace head gaskets in 2018 using SMO video.

@FetKiller 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tape on the pick trick.

@davidhoman3807 2 жыл бұрын

We bought our ‘95 mercury villager (Nissan quest clone) in 2000 with 50,000 miles. Around 200,000, the AC system had a leak. Turned out to be a puncture hole in the metal AC line under the vehicle under the seat behind the driver. Up until that point AC was working just fine. I am impressed with what I presume is a Nissan AC system. It’s now at 300,000, and just now starting to feel like it needs A little servicing.

@Wayman_Simmang 10 ай бұрын

Good fast find on the diag! Great!

@richard1835 2 жыл бұрын

You would think there would be a trouble code stored for the A/C pressure switch. I look for A/C and Climate Control trouble codes first and then go to live data. Another great duagnostic video by SMA. Thank you

@DIYDaveOK 2 жыл бұрын

Great detective work as always, Eric. You can take us to Wilbert's a little later 😁. Thanks as always.

@Riqsuav1 2 жыл бұрын

Best mechanic out here!!!

@davidk451 2 жыл бұрын

I enjoy seeing your work and am also very jealous as to how those bad wires just jump out at you. I am a Heavy Equipment mechanic and sometimes it has taken hours to find where the bad wire is. Wish I was that lucky on my 2016 chevy colorado haven't been able to find where the bad wire is yet. But I know it has one keeps blowing the 10 amp fuse 🤣 so for now it is 65 and windows down for a/c

@82_KID 2 жыл бұрын

SMA you are AWESOME man!

@exoduslnx Жыл бұрын

A legend as always. Thanks for the great videos.

@cathiepieszak6967 2 жыл бұрын

that made perfect sense for your shop

@sheerwillsurvival2064 2 жыл бұрын

Eric the king of finding stuff 👊🏻👍🏻

@beaviswashere8009 2 жыл бұрын

I think I'm going to have a broken wire on my truck next week, I came here to find out where it's going to be! Psychic wire guy is the Best! 😀

@basshunter428 2 жыл бұрын

Don't feel bad about not taking me along on the pressure sensor hunt, I don't take you to the pick & pull when I go....😆🔩🔧⚙️🧰⚒️ Great vid, Eric!

@macgyver2417 2 жыл бұрын

Good diagnosis.

@tomoakhill8825 2 жыл бұрын

Eric O, I love it when you say, "Its got the big two five." Right out of high school I spent four years on the shop floor in the General Motors Lansing Michigan Oldsmobile factory, where we made the Big Seven Five engine. My future wife worked machining connecting rods for the Big Seven Five. Every time you say "the big two..." I laugh out loud. The idea that an engine is "big" when it is FIVE liters _smaller_ than the Olds "Rocket Engine" my wife worked on makes me laugh every time.

@Cheepchipsable 2 жыл бұрын

Aww, love over sprockets. So much opportunity for innuendo, so little time...

@IsurvivedAntiochCA 2 жыл бұрын

2:24 Hey! Don’t call me a ding dong ya freakin’ yahoo! Awesome video as always.

@johnpacheco7436 Жыл бұрын

I had this exact issue on my 2013 Nissan Altima. I just fixed it last week. Just to add one more symptom, whenever I pressed the "Ac/Max" button, it would shut itself off after 10 to 20 seconds. Great video!

@keltecshooter 2 жыл бұрын

The last ac pressure switch i did was on an Audi, used data lines to show pressure and temperature. Kinda miss the good old days ☺️

@XalvaroramosX 2 жыл бұрын

Great video like always - big fan

@joelutz7529 2 жыл бұрын

wow I liked the cool Tape trick ( taping the wire )

@ronaldgarvie9661 2 жыл бұрын

Eric o great catch, your a great machanic.

@chrisfreemesser5707 2 жыл бұрын

Professor O., your class very much enjoys the field trips to Wilbert's U-Pull (to Bath) and wouldn't mind going again when it's convenient 😉

@tracydiller9378 2 жыл бұрын

Hey great video Dr.O as always try and keep cool.Until next time PEACE.

@simms4lyfe 2 жыл бұрын

Great video Eric your awesome buddy

@HotRod-wv4vm 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video

@richardthomas1743 2 жыл бұрын

That was a really "Cool" repair Eric! Thumbs UP for your broken wire ability !

@jack002tuber 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I got a charge out of it.

@jack002tuber 2 жыл бұрын

@@crisprtalk6963 Dad jokes FTW 👍👍👍

@scottschulte1157 2 жыл бұрын

I've never had mine touched at all.. owned since it was a year and a half old. Was 95 here today worked fine.

@baxrok2. 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dr. O!

@tomgriffith1952 2 жыл бұрын

Another great video!

@melvinjohnson7033 2 жыл бұрын

All those likes and only 6 dislikes. The mark of a great channel.

@hughmackellar7941 2 жыл бұрын

Nicely done.

@ryans413 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Erick my AC randomly stopped working everything checks out hearing you say it could just be low makes me wonder if it just needs a charge. All electrical is good no leaks condenser looks fine. I’ve been told it’s a sealed system there should be no leaks but hearing you say cars happen to loose some gas in system makes me think now maybe just needs a charge I don’t think the cars ever had the AC maintained

@alexanderstefanxandraswedi5835 2 жыл бұрын

Good job sharing

@shawn_530 2 жыл бұрын

I always love a trip to Wilbert's U-Pull It of Bath. Hope the weather won’t be as threatening next time and we can come along 😂

@paulbateman3001 2 жыл бұрын

Well another great fix well done 👍

@waiting4aliens 2 жыл бұрын

neat trick on the tape, thank you.

@kd7cwg 2 жыл бұрын

Found that alldata is not always correct for capacities. Hooked my van up at the shop I work at now. Pulled out 1.7, Alldata said my capacity was 2.9# with Rear A/C. GM data showed 2.2. That's a pretty big difference! Was nice to be able to do it right this time.

@RomstarOrion 2 жыл бұрын

I know it sounds weird, but we do enjoy the field trips. Especially when you go to the u-pull. Something about running around a scrap yard.

@randyanderson4360 2 жыл бұрын

The green crusties is what keeps your shop going😳🤔🤗🤗

@littleshopintheshed 2 жыл бұрын

You Sir, have a gift for finding broken wires. I have had my truck for 10 years now ( 9 yrs old when I got it) and haven't had the A/C services, and it blows ICE cold. I wouldn't mind getting a service done, but nervous about opening a system that seem to be running great.

@SF80CAMARO 2 жыл бұрын

My 2004 Nissan Titan...blows cold never been serviced...Id say if it ain't broken dont fix it.

@CHEVYK10 2 жыл бұрын

Leave it alone

@themaxee08 2 жыл бұрын

Honestly the fact that it hasn’t been serviced is probably why it still works. No wearing out of the shrader valves and leaking.

@gplusgplus2286 2 жыл бұрын

If it works dont touch it.

@jimjordan5630 2 жыл бұрын

😲 You got a truck when you were 9 years old?!? Lucky you! 😂 JK