Nissan Xterra A/C resistor replacement fix

[@sebassl9113]

Pin this, the bolts are 7/32

[@gavinkrebs6752]

I can confirm that this is true

[@HOLYREAPER41]

5.5mm socket, weird size but trust you will find it at autoone

[@ColinQuinnuniverse]

Technically, the "screws" are smaller, the heads are 7/32.

[@d3vilz_lair666]

Yeap 5.5 and a mini extension👍 Remember it's Japanese and "metric"

[@mgrocki]

Future edit: that screw is a 5.5 mm socket. OMG, it's 2021 and and I was fearing trying to Google and figure out what my issue was. Your video instantly popped right up and I have the same exact issue! With the AC not working on blower 2, 3 and 4 . Thanks ton for the video! Gonna buy the resistor now and try it out.

[@Nemesis099]

Glad it worked out! I get a lot of people watching this and I'm always so glad to hear they got their A/C working.

[@standyro609]

This was the easiest repair I’ve ever done. Took two minutes!!!! Much love to the unsung heroes with repair videos on KZbin!

[@reneeshove2328]

I just wanted to thank you for having this video online and sharing it. My A/C stopped working yesterday...identical to what you had on your video. A five minute fix and it is working again! Thank you for taking the time to share this! Aloha.

[@FLBoyTroy76]

This video saved me big time from this South Florida heat. Was having the same issue with my 07 Pathfinder. Took it to two auto shops and they could not figure out what was going on. Then I came across this video and bam!! Got the part and within 10-minutes it was blowing nice cold air. I called both auto shops and told them what was wrong just in case they came across this issue again with Nissan. Thanks for the video!!

[@matterwin7209]

After watching this video, I ordered a new resistor and installed it tonight. It solved the problem! FYI - it is a 5.5 mm socket! Thanks for the help!!!!!

[@Nemesis099]

Glad it helped Thanks for watching!

[@radddrummer]

7/32nd socket driver. Thanks for the video! It worked, I’m now a proud new KZbin mechanic

[@seantressler7495]

Was experiencing the same issue but had a hard time finding a forum thread or video about it. Somehow I finally came across your video. I was able to fix this for a $20 part online and 5 minutes of my time. Sure beats a $75 dealer part and an hour of labor charges. I used a 7/32 socket for anyone else out there making this repair. Thanks for sharing.

[@shawnhoffarth]

Just fixed my 07 Xterra with this video! It’s a 7/32 socket. Thanks again!!!

[@martiandmikeharlow2873]

I was having the same trouble with my 2008 Nissan Xterra with the A/C not working right. Thanks to your very informational video, it is now fixed. If it wasn't for husband finding your video, I would have been without air here in Georgia where it scorches in the summer time. You are my hero. Thank you so much for taking the time to show us! Giving the part number was a huge help too.

[@Nemesis099]

Glad it helped

[@kevinricardojarquin6990]

Mi xterra tira aire pero no helado, y al medir la presión en en la baja del compresor no me marca nada, será con esto se arregle

[@tyrekewalker8309]

Thank you so much!!!! Was riding around this entire summer in the south Florida heat with no AC and I got fed up and found this video. Took me 30 minutes because I didn’t have the right socket

[@Nemesis099]

Glad it helped!

[@PsyBari]

Thank You! 2006 Xterra. A/C died but thanks to your video I got it working!

[@rrf6747]

August 1 2021 thank you for posting this video 2007 Nissan frontier I would have thought switch in the dash or blower motor. Your fix worked like a charm. I'm sure a shop would have ripped me off for $ 300 dollars again many thanks

[@geckofreek]

Thank you! My husband was about to put my '06 Xterra in the shop for this same exact issue. I showed him this video all it took was a couple minutes to pull the old one, a short ride to O'Reilly's and pop the new one in. I now have AC again and probably saved an easy $100!

[@anthonyvalenti3419]

this video just saved my day man, 85 degree day (may) and it was literally working yesterday perfectly fine

[@matchete6651]

It’s a 7/32 socket. I used a non OEM replacement for $29. Fixed in 5 minutes. Thanks for the video.

[@IronHops]

Worked for me! I had a 5.5 mm wrench that I bought for working on bikes and worked great. A little awkward to get at but so glad I have air conditioning on a 90 degree day like today. Thanks for the video.

[@cdfilson]

This will be the second time we have to replace ours. First time we took the xterra to the dealership, they charged us $500 and didn't fix the problem. Had to figure out what was wrong myself, take the X back in, and have them ACTUALLY fix it! Thank you for the video and saving me some money!

[@Nemesis099]

+cdfilson glad you got it fixed, sorry to hear about the large bill. My dealer wanted 180 to try and diagnose the problem which is when I started checking online!

[@jdavidsimpson104]

Same problem, solution worked like a charm...what a time to be alive!

[@expert244]

Yes this works! Important note - sometimes the symptoms are slightly different. For example on my 2005, the 1st fan setting did work, but the AC would randomly turn off after a minute or so. Eventually the recirc would also turn itself off, and finally the 1st fan setting stopped. I got the part for $25 on Amazon and install took about 3 min. I used a 7/32 socket. Thanks for the video!

[@pepper1887]

A tremendous thanks for posting this video. I had the same identical issue on my 2006 Nissan Pathfinder today. The temp hit 90 degrees and it was miserable driving with no a/c. I watched your video, went to autozone , purchased a Duralast JA1430 for $ 62.00 and the a/c worked like magic. 10 minute repair using a small crescent wrench. May your good deed be rewarded by a factor of ten. Thanks

[@Nemesis099]

Glad it worked! Best way to reward me is too subscribe to my channel!

[@exoskell]

Just purchased a 2005 Xterra off road 4x4 4.0 V6, 83,500k. About a week after I drove it home I encountered this problem. Found this video. Swapped out the resistor and it fixed the problem. Thanks so much for uploading this video! Cheers.

[@wacool4]

The socket is 5.5mm. Thank you so much! I had this exact same problem with my 2012 Frontier. I went to Auto Zone and said "I am having problem with my AC" and "I saw this video on KZbin" the guy knew exactly what I needed without saying anymore.

[@Nemesis099]

+wacool4 that is awesome, glad this fix worked for you!

[@nairod4777]

Thank you for making this video! I was able to change the ac resistor today in my 2005 nissan frontier and now my ac works. I had the same exact problem and now its fixed!!! It is the same part number JA1430

[@slideuride]

You are a life saver. I didn’t know what else to try. The compressor works when jump wired it. Couldn’t figure out what was wrong. Watched your video tried it, and bam! Problem fixed.

[@flounderwetspot8524]

Thi Ta how did you jump the compressor? I have an 08 pathfinder, I’m getting voltage at the black plug that is on the compressor, it’s blowing like a champ but th clutch won’t engage and it won’t take r134a when I try to load it on the low pressure line. I want to jump the compressor to force it to engage and take the r134a like it is supposed to. I believe I have a low pressure (freeon) lock out

[@gabrieltello3905]

Was having similar problems, AC only working on highest setting, did this and voila! Works just great! Thanks for sharing, gotta love the internet!

[@richardfite2954]

I did this and it worked. Perfect fix! Had a hard time getting bolts out and plug off socket. But after wresting for 30 min it worked like a charm. Thank you!

[@jthomas478]

This video was spot on! I would have never figured this out without your video. The part was 63.00 bucks and took under 10min to complete. I wonder what this would have cost had I taken it to the dealership. Ty so much. BTW. The socket is 7/32

[@bill18976]

Thank you so much for the video. Tried it and bravo I'm back in business, the part cost me about $65 with tax...the deal would have cost me hundreds (if they were honest, a $1000 if not)....Thanks again!

[@dudemanbud1639]

Thank you very much for this helpful video. I just changed my resistor and it only took about 15 minutes. Use the 7/32 socket, that is what fits the bolt head.

[@gwall5971]

Thank you!!! I just perform this fix for my 2008 Nissan Frontier. It worked like a charm and saved me a lot of $$$ by not having to take it to the shop! You are the man! Liked & subscribed!

[@doodlesandbunnies116]

Thank you so much for your video! My 2005 Xterra was doing the exact same thing except it was intermittently working on 4 until about a month ago. It took me a bit of internet searching to come up with the resistor. Once I searched 2005 Xterra resistor, I found your video! I replaced today and it works! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

[@jessegames6714]

Brother, thank you for this video. My 06 xterra didn't light up to cooling down on any speed , once I replaced the resistor it work perfectly. Thanks again. Part was $63 in autozone

[@arctictom74]

After watching this video and seeing that my 2006 Xterra was doing the exact same thing, I was able to fix this on my own without taking it to the shop! Thank you so much for posting! 👍

[@joseantonioalvarez4294]

I have a 05 Nissan Xterra and this video was GREAT!!! totally fixed the problem. Also the nut size is a 7/32 bit, this will remove the bottom screws. THANXXX

[@neobx2]

Update, I called auto zone after seeing your video, I gave them the part # they had 1 in stock I payed for it over the phone and rushed over to picked it up, it's a pricey part $59, get a flashlight a screwdriver to push the clip lever, be prepared to scrape your elbow and knees I got fed up and I used some padding, you will do some body twisting until you find the right angle to get to the screws, I used a 7/32nd socket with a foldable screwdriver with ratchet and it worked perfectly , took me about 10 minutes and I was so happy when my AC starting working again. Once again thank you for this video

[@Nemesis099]

Glad it worked out! . Part is a little pricey but compared to the dealership making this repair it is much cheaper!

[@bgrob1839]

Thanks so much for the video! My son's A/C in his 2007 Xterra stopped a week ago but he just told me today. Bought the part at Autozone and changed it out in about 15 to 20 minutes. Works perfectly now. Socket size 7/32.

[@johnheitz4427]

Thanks Nemesis heading to the part store now! I currently am have the same problem. Nice Video

[@3of11]

Wow. 100% exact same problem. thanks for saving me a trip to the repair shop!!

[@juangomes1371]

5,5 mm fit for me. 2008 Nissan Frontier, the same problem, and it worked perfectly, thanks bro

[@georgep7627]

First thank you for this video. It also saved me time diagnosing this weird problem, since your problem was exactly what I was experiencing. It was weird because I thought AC either works or not (at least, comes on or doesn't). I've learned something. Now, the worst part was to undo those 2 screws. I found a socket that fit exactly but it's very hard to use a wrench in that tight and dark place. I used the smallest and could only turn a tiny bit at a time, so it took 3-4 min to undo each screw. Get some light down there. I changed mine in blinding sunshine and couldn't see down underneath the dashboard. You'll also have to contort your body, because there's no comfortable way to do this. But, it's very doable and very simple. I'd also advise not to try to remove the white plug (as you suggest), because it's very hard to do it (mine didn't want to come off). ...you don't want to damage it---you don't want this problem down there. Just undo the 2 screws and the whole thing comes off. Then you pop off the old unit and in the new one. By the way, there's no noticeable damage or smell to old part, but it's bad. Once I the new resistor is in place, the AC works just as before the problem. A couple more things. I looked at Amazon and found a few for under $30. But, I'm going on a trip tomorrow and it's hot, so I need AC. Autozone has the Duralast JA 1430 for $62 + tax and with a lifetime guarantee. But for $32 they also have a Santech with 1 yr warranty. I opted for the latter. I didn't even know they had that, but my local Autozone people are super nice and gave me the option. So, for a couple $ more than online ordering and immediate solution, it was great! A weird problem like intermittent AC operation can end up costing hundreds of dollars at the Nissan dealership, because you don't know what's causing it. Diagnostics, part, labor, and time... My local (Newburgh, NY) Nissan charges diagnostics for everything! By the way, I have a 2005 Xterra 4WD with manual AC (I don't know if they come with auto AC, where you set the temp and forget it, but that's what I have on my newer car)

[@elizabethburn2162]

Thank you for your clear explanation. Money is tight on disability and your video has given me the confidence to take on this task and save some cash.

[@briancoby237]

Thank you one thousand times for this video no more sweat IFixit in 5 minutes you need 5.5 millimeters socket thank you bro for sharing this video

[@CamperCamper-km2sq]

Just finished putting one in and now my ac is working again. Thank you

[@Nemesis099]

Glad this worked!

[@kmassery]

great video. it has already been said, but it is a 7/32. thanks for posting this video. my 2008 frontier had a similar problem and the dealer wanted $135 to diagnose the problem. saved me a ton and it took only minutes to fix👍

[@shadoninja]

Worked great! Thanks. I found a socket that fit the screw. Maybe a 7/16ths? I took the first screw out with a crescent and matched it to my sockets and then got an extendor to make ratcheting out the back nut a breeze.

[@chronocross7174]

It is July 6 2020 and this helped me get AC blowing again, as all of my fan speeds did not work, thank you!

[@ryancrawford7747]

Thanks for the video! My A/C light on the controls would only light up on fan speed 1 and 2 and would go off and only blow hot air. Replaced the resistor and its good to go now!

[@chriswaltham]

Thanks for the video! This saved me on a -5'F day. As others have said, a 5.5mm socket works fine.

[@williamparker3981]

Great video, helped me out tremendously. Wish all replacement vids were this descriptive

[@voice_of_reason889]

used for a 2011 pathfinder, worked perfectly, thanks.

[@neobx2]

Am having the same exact issue, it's 91 degrees in NYC and no AC. Am sure glad I looked this video up in KZbin. going to auto zone asap thank you, will post an update

[@davidbishop4185]

Thank You, My 2006 fan speed worked on all settings but the compressor would kick off only on fan speed 2.........fixed! Thanks Again

[@Nemesis099]

Glad it helped

[@timgrant8729]

Great! This is exactly what's wrong with my 2011 exterra! Thank you!!!

[@MrLoop19ant]

Thanks man this really helped having the same problem today. Going after work to buy part, fingeres crossed.

[@ahmadghosheh3104]

hell of a deal. That just happened to my 2006 Nissan Xterra. Thanks a lot you will save me a ton of money. I used a 7/32 bit to take the screws off. The smallest metric I have is 6mm and it almost fit, I bet a 5mm would have. Unplugging the white plug was not possible while attached. I had to unscrew it then pull the whole unit out then unplug it.

[@Nemesis099]

Glad this worked for you! This quick fix is much cheaper than the dealer that wanted $150 just to look at the vehicle.

[@donsterhi]

Thanks. I had the exact same symptoms woth my 2006 Frontier. This should save me some cash. I replaced it several years ago but symptoms were different.

[@westpark2389]

5.5 mm socket, I bought it at auto zone for 2.50. Thanks for the vid, my AC cranks again! 35 dollar fix

[@burlscheiern2987]

This was invaluable knowledge. I couldn't figure out for the life of me figure out what the problem was with the ac I'm my truck. Thank you sir.. subscribed

[@Nemesis099]

Glad it helped

[@erichbarrantes1208]

Thank you for your solution it worked for my xterra quick 10 minute fix for cheap

[@luckytaco97]

Thanks for the video I had a feeling something this simple would have a how to. This was easy and saves people cash.

[@sterlingliles7120]

7/32 is the size of the bolts and it is suck the easiest fix I've had to do to my wife's 2012 Nissan frontier. Thank you

[@Dathan]

You are better than Santa! I have the same exact issue with my '05 Frontier. It is a warm December and I got to get this fixed. I will try this. I hope I don't screw it up.

[@probegt75]

This helped me diagnose my problem. On 1&2 the blower wouldn't work but would work on 3 & 4. My A/C worked on 1&2 but not 3&4. $50 @ advanced with the 20% off discount and it works perfect. 2009 Frontier Thanks for the video

[@thedisordergroup]

thank you I just finished and it work I have A/C and the blower sounds better

[@vanielrival]

I use 7/32 ..thank you for the video .You save my life

[@simontrevathan1506]

Thanks for the video. Solved my a/c problems in my frontier.

[@onekewlbraddah8460]

Saved me a today. 2008 xterra. Btw the bolt size is a 5.5mm for anyone else who runs into this problem.

[@cmcasey131]

Thank you so much for posting this video. Ordered the part on Amazon for $23 and fixed it in five minutes. Once again thank you so much!

[@ColinQuinnuniverse]

That part is $75 today.

[@bigal9808]

I really appreciate you for posting this video!

[@markm6028]

THANK YOU....just ordered the resistor.

[@rshinn8776]

7/32" socket fit for me. 2006 nissan frontier.

[@jesseyoungel]

Worked like a charm

[@willeybilly3821]

Thanks for your video, it solved my problem, your the man, thank you for sharing...and yes 7/32 socket..

[@chrisragona3945]

This was awesome. I have this exact issue and I was about to rip out the whole panel and replace it. Thanks for the upload.

[@PRWZ]

I actually have a 5.5mm and that works! I connected a hex adapter used my 1/4 socket and my joint adapter and hooked it to my drill easy off easy on and fixed

[@richardhorn4221]

the socket is 7/32. I just fixed my AC with the same problem. It took about 8 minutes. My Xterra is a 2011.

[@StreetTruckinTitan]

5.5 MM

[@GusSc]

You save me!!!! Thank youuu soo muchh!! Works in my Frontier 2006.

[@Nemesis099]

Glad it helped

[@surfstarcc1]

Thanks!!! I fixed my a.c. in my 07 frontier.

[@jct300m]

Thank you!!! 2012 Frontier It worked!!!

[@pumpkin12162]

Same issue and same part for my 2005 Frontier. Thanks ! $61.99 at Autozone with a 1 year warrantee.

[@luissaavedra5948]

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[@Nemesis099]

Glad I could help someone out from my Mother-in-laws home country of Bolivia! She is from Cochabamba!

[@luissaavedra5948]

@@Nemesis099wau very small world I just live in cochabamba awesome food in cochabamba

[@johnglover30]

Thank you for an excellent video. Worked perfect!

[@Nemesis099]

Glad to hear!

[@gabrielmaldonado9668]

Gracias a este video puede repara mi problema de a/c. 👍💪

[@normagaucin7160]

thank you from Denver Colorado good video !!

[@renecano5142]

Thank you for the video... Exactly my problem

[@jessegames6714]

Thank you , great video

[@888Wiz]

Thank you! Note: a 7/32 socket worked for mine.

[@gixer2000]

Thank you! Saved me a ton of troubleshooting

[@chadw6448]

5.5 mm socket....I work on commercial equipment. Unfortunately it's common in my world.

[@Fotozaic]

Worked for my 2005 Xterra, just wanted to thank you for uploading this vid! I would still be wondering what the deal was and likely took it in to the garage to fix. I fixed it myself and didn't cost much!

[@Nemesis099]

+S Holmes glad it worked! This is such an easy fix you know the shop would charge 100 just to look at the ac

[@squid7454]

+Nemesis099 how much did your resistor cost for the AC fan

[@Fotozaic]

Believe mine was around $30 on Amazon, took me a bit to be confident on the part number, and there are Nissan ones and aftermarket brands that are possibly cheaper.

[@shortblock6847]

Yup....Great video fix my problem!!!!!And cheap easy......Thank You!😎✌

[@wookongninja7461]

Thanks, saved me hours.

[@anthonycolbourne4206]

My resistor block kept blowing, so I took the fan motor apart entirely. Water would collect inside the base of the plastic motor case, so I drilled a 1/4" hole in the bottom to drain it out if it ever got water inside again. The motor will slide out of that plastic casing with some wiggling. I then took the motor apart ( had to hammer out the tabs holding the metal casing around the motor to get at the brushes) The brushes were rusted in place enough that they weren't making good contact with the "coils". Cleaned out the channels they slide in, and the gaps between the "commutator coils", put it all back together with a new fan resistor block and it's been working fine ever since. (You have to use a needle or some very fine tip to clean those gaps, and make sure you clean them out well)

[@JonathanSanchez-ow7ye]

Thank you so much this really help me and it really work!!

[@rodhayes628]

Great vid. The size of those little screws is 7/32

[@wesleywaldron3050]

5.5mm Actually........great video fixed my issue!!

[@kylewolfe3426]

Dude. You are the best! It was exactly like you said and a lousy $63 at the store. Thank you! (and 7/32)

[@aaronwism]

They make half size metric sockets i have a 4.5 and a 5.5 metric socket. you can buy one at autozone for 6 bucks.No they do not come in "standard sets"most wrench sets skip 11 or 12 or 13 mm in "standard"they aren't regular sizes so the stealerships get to make money when most customers get to this point and don't know what to do!! .a crescent wrench or pair of pliers is possible but a 5.5 socket or nut driver is the correct tool makes the job simple!! and 50 x's faster!! other than that great video .hope this helps for future reference and anyone else needing to perform this!!

[@Nemesis099]

With it being over 90 degrees outside I didn't feel like running around to find the right socket. Glad others did have the correct tools and this helps them save over a trip to the dealer!

[@aaronwism]

@@Nemesis099 right on!!

[@aaronwism]

@@Nemesis099 you said you didn't know what size it was .so i told ya!! hope this helps

[@ColinQuinnuniverse]

Thanks for sharing the info. Did you try a 7/32" or 9/32" socket? Seems like it's an odd ball size. I will know soon as our Nissan has a no fan and climate-a/c inop issue.