mini AC clutch part 1

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Diagnosis and cheap repair of 2003 Mini Cooper AC compressor clutch.
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[@bernardaflores1720]

When attempting to do any kind of work, I always do my research first especially if it is a new task. Research can make or break what you are about to do. Nice relay testing kit.

[@CoolAirVw]

Absolutely!

[@fredflintstone8048]

Great explanation of why a circuit must be under a load in order to create a voltage drop. A bad ground tested under no load will often appear to be a good connection (no voltage drop). A little bit of knowledge regarding Ohm's law will help in this. Given a fixed resistance, in this case the wire going to ground along with the grounding connection, the more current flow, the higher the voltage drop. Voltage drop measured = Amps x Resistance.

[@CoolAirVw]

Nice explanation.

[@alm7707]

On a normal relay the 5th prong is for a circuit where you need power through the relay when it is not energized. Mini relays can be different, in fact some of the prongs are in different locations compared to a normal relay.

[@CoolAirVw]

Did I not say that? Thanks for adding that.

[@azeembhai7389]

Good job bro ❤

[@CoolAirVw]

thanks

[@danman9017]

thanks

[@CoolAirVw]

Welcome. Thanks for your continued viewership and commenting on my channel. I notice that Dan Man watches and comments.

[@loumontcalm3500]

I saw another vid- 2003 Honda- he put a little pressure on the clutch and it started operating. A little too much gap for the magnet to pull. Took off a shim, to lessen the out of spec wide gap, and it operated normally.

[@CoolAirVw]

Eric O? (SMA?) I seen similar videos but remember this car had OPEN circuit on the clutch coil (magnet).

[@CoolAirVw]

Sma one was a taurus. kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5ernpqDYqyFpZY

[@ChezzOnBass]

The coil is a $90 part and it’s worth trying to replace that first. Also you may not need to pull the front end off of the car. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mmKkZWSffd91n6csi=I3Ab6rqRNRa-DEDH

[@tessielou5110]

Will the a/c clutch spin if there’s no freon?

[@CoolAirVw]

No. Control system will see low pressure and wont turn on the compressor.

[@hechavarria100]

A tad confusing since I’m wondering now if my AC clutch is bad or the entire compressor is bad instead in my 2005 Mini R52 1.6L? 🥵

[@honestreviewer3283]

I'm in the same situation with my 2005 R50, but I am replacing my clutch first because it's relatively inexpensive, whereas doing the whole compressor is a more expensive and involved job. The compressors on our car are pretty bulletproof, so I'm optimistic that the compressor is still good. Good luck!

[@StephenChen210]

Do you have the clutch part for 2009 mini copper s? Thanks

[@CoolAirVw]

Yes I do. kansascitytdi.com/mini-cooper-parts/

[@StephenChen210]

@@CoolAirVw Thanks!

[@carlosmorgan8123]

Where can I get does diagram

[@CoolAirVw]

mechanics use one of 3 services to get wiring diagrams. Pro-demand (Mitchell), Identifix or All-Data. They each have their benefits and drawbacks. A DIY'er should consider buying a hard copy repair manual that has schematics in it for his car.

[@69lol69]

I hate mini for this anything on the distrubution system i have to disassemble the all front of the car...

[@CoolAirVw]

Older ones like this come apart easy