2007 - 2011 Honda CR-V A/C Clutch Replacement

[@michaeldillio]

Tom, this is really great. Every word was useful and the video clips themselves were as informative as possible without a crazy budget. I can see you’re doing this out of the kindness of your heart and genuinely want to help walk a few people through this, and it is very appreciated. Thanks!

[@fixittom]

Thank you so much for your comment!

[@DK-vx1zc]

One thing to add is to check the gap between clutch and pulley.. As per the TSB... Thanks for sharing... Nicely done !

[@fixittom]

That’s a great point! I forgot about it when working on the project.

[@jptrainor]

Same problem and solution on Civics and Fits. The ac clutch is a high wear item, and exposed to the elements. Shops seem to want to replace the entire compressor when the clutch alone would do the job. My Civic is on its third AC clutch. The coil failed on the first one and the clutch plate's rubber bushings failed on the second causing it to get noisy. I got five years and 100k km out of the first aftermarket replacement clutch. The compressor itself is fine, and has a much longer life. P.s. a long nose set of Knipex snap ring pliers will get the coil. Cheap snap ring pliers are a frustration. Knipex are worth it.

[@miahcollins4945]

Very nice job on video on the explanation of tools used at the beginning.

[@vaderdudenator1]

Thanks for this video. I’ve been trying to get up the courage to do mine and this helps a lot

[@dougsholly9323]

Good video. If you have a 2006 (like I do), eliminate 50% of the room this guy had to work with. Also, practice throwing your wrenches.

[@angellizarraga6050]

Exelente video exelente explicación exelente trabajo muy útil GRACIAS. Saludos

[@paullambert6862]

Outstanding. Thank you

[@Ratlins9]

Superb video, excellent narration, great camerawork and very helpful tips for tools needed. Also, very good troubleshooting tips regarding the relay.

[@jcnlala9461]

Have you had any problems with the AC compressor because you did not replace the coil?

[@jaymekuan4869]

Clear and concise. Very helpful especially about what tools is needed to make the job easier. Thank you for posting

[@caduceus33]

What's the world coming to when a mechanic must give full disclosure that he used lubrication on a nut?

[@donens9310]

Probably great info but could not hear a word. Is there a way to increase the volume for your videos?

[@peterdejoseph5197]

400$ and 5 hours. I paid 52$ for the whole clutch assy. and it took me 1.5 hours on jack stands. What was 400$? and why 5 hours?

[@urgonnaluvit]

Check the thermal switch on the compressor before doing all this ! Common problem for the clutch not engaging

[@jonswoveland]

Interesting! A/C on my CR-V works for a little bit, like the first cycle, and then that's it until the car cools down... I will investigate this thermal switch you speak of.

[@spitfireap77]

Excellent video. Very well edited. If only most self help car repair videos were this good.

[@billfoster6809]

Very instructive and well made video! But where you hold the relay up and say the silver terminals are the “relay part” & the copper ones are the “power part”. Actually the silver blades energize the relay and the copper blades RELAY 12 volts to the clutch coil.

[@jenniferkline4196]

There is no way to bypass the clutch on a 2010 ?

[@Eric2300jeep]

Well done sir! About to tackle this project myself but, I think I might do the coil as well. Any thoughts you might have in hindsight?

[@fixittom]

If you're going to change the coil, I'd DEFINITELY purchase the snap ring plyers that were recommended by a Honda mechanic (the Mac Tools TPQ34 link in the description). The coil snap ring is way down in there! Although it wasn't mentioned, I also replaced the coil but I had to grind the heck out of my snap ring plyers until the nose would fit. Other than that, with the right tools, it's not too bad.

[@gordhammond7105]

I used a pair of Power Fist pliers from Princess Auto.

[@stillfifteen]

​@@gordhammond7105do you mind if I ask which ones?

[@edwinmartinez1756]

Great video, thank you!!!

[@nirwansiregar2085]

Transmission replacement civicturbo

[@johnnyward5432]

My 2011 air works great for about 45 minutes on hot day then quits. Clutch disengages. I've charged it. Replaced cabin filter. Replaced relay. Replaced temp. Limiter on compressor. Can't find a video where someone has had this problem and actually got it fixed

[@urgonnaluvit]

Check the thermal switch

[@Anonymous-vr9hp]

Any update for your solution. I have to fix mine but I have no cold at all.

[@eddieleong2410]

What sizes are the snap rings?

[@fixittom]

Unfortunately I don’t know. The snap rings came with the compressor clutch as part of the repair kit.

[@kevinhallock2362]

Any chance you know what the air gap is supposed to be set to?

[@fixittom]

I was rereading Honda Service Bulletin 12-072 and it says that the “proper clearance should be between 0.014-0.026in (0.35-0.65mm)”. Hope that helps. Look on line for the bulletin it’s very helpful.

[@pedritoc.c.t.665]

Link for clutch ?

[@fixittom]

Hi, Here are the part numbers. AC compressor Clutch 38900-RZA-014 AC compressor Coil 38924-RWC-A01 I typically purchase parts from www.hondapartsdeals.com/. The price is usually cheaper than buying it at my local dealer even with shipping. Here are the links for the specific parts: Clutch - www.hondapartsdeals.com/product_info.php?products_id=610333973 Coil: www.hondapartsdeals.com/product_info.php?products_id=610090361

[@pedritoc.c.t.665]

@@fixittom thanks I alreciate

[@user-fv8pi]

www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/honda,2007,cr-v,2.4l+l4,1434521,heat+&+air+conditioning,a/c+compressor+clutch+assembly,6572

[@truthhurts2149]

How many miles did you have? Wonder if replacing compressor if high mileage to prevent what they call black death is better.