Nissan Sentra : Stuck On Defrost / Vibrating Heater Fan

[@nutz4gunz457]

To everyone asking why Mr O didn’t put in a new cabin filter is because only the high trim level Sentra came with one. This one has the door where you would put it in but no framework to support it. It would just fall into the blower motor.

[@smokejenson1151]

Nutz4Gunz45 everyone freaks out about the stupidest stuff. Why they so worried about it. They are comment warriors that think they are master mechanics

[@leonstancliff7218]

I finished this repair about 10 minutes ago on an '06 Sentra. It took 30 minutes and worked like a charm for the cost of three zip ties! It saved me from driving with cold feet and a foggy windscreen all winter. Thanks for the fantastic videos.

[@fod8768]

Thumbs up for "I can see clearly now the radio's gone"

[@applejacks971]

"Gonna be a bright, bright sun shiny day..." Good tune!!

[@Kimdino1]

Or "Can get it fixed for a hot, hot sun shiney day..."

[@wyattoneable]

I bet she was really happy with the repair and information to make a good decision in the future. Another satisfied customer and viewers have a Sunday video as well.

[@SouthMainAuto]

So happy she is coming back to have the hose replaced.

[@frugalprepper]

People will spend their grocery money and max out their credit cards to get the AC working! You have to spin all your repair estimates in the summer by adding "and then the AC won't work" For instance you could say "It really needs a timing belt soon and if it breaks it will destroy the engine" they won't care, but if you say "You really need a timing belt soon, or it will destroy your engine and then the AC won't work" they will whip out the Master Card!

[@aaa000777]

The rogue clip was probably from the original hvac control, before they replaced it with the junkyard unit. The other mechanic wasn't as good at cleaning after themselves like Eric is. Gr8 job Eric. I sure wish I lived closer.

[@tam1381]

Nice video. I have in the past repaired a few bowden cables by. Rap a small piece of emery cloth around the cable( grip side to cable) and reattach clip. Works a treat.

[@SouthMainAuto]

that my friend is a great tip!

[@sbcncsu]

I see where a lawnmower part might be useful. A throttle cable clamp with a screw and nut would be perfect in this situation.

[@63256325N]

Your honest approach to service is a breath of fresh air, it's a good thing to see. Thanks for the video.

[@mr.h4714]

Something I've done many times with success (in similar but not identical repairs) is to drill a small hole in the plastic on each side of the cable.....then you have holes right where u need them and can fish the ziptie through and be in direct contact with the cable....works great for the retention of wires and cables....assuming you use quality zipties

[@Joseph1NJ]

Funny you should mention that. I just threw out 2 bags of cheap zip ties, they would crack when tightened. What brands good quality? Thx in advance.

[@johnaclark1]

I was thinking the exact same thing but wasn't sure what was on the other side of the plastic where that cable sat.

[@Eastahtata]

Panduit, T&B, Gardner Bender zip ties are good.

[@Joseph1NJ]

thanks for the info

[@44R0Ndin]

Surprisingly, Harbor Freight zip ties seem pretty good, and they're pretty cheap too. Good enough for me to trust them to hold inner fender liners together when I can't find the right style/size/length of plastic peg to hold them in the way the factory did it anyways.

[@russqualls]

Something tells me this “townie” didn’t get charged much. Lots of mechanics videos to watch but I’ll save my clicks for the nice guys. Eric, you’re one of the good guys man.

[@jimbos1567]

An honest man is to be watched and adored. This is the best channel on u tube, and I would drive to Avoca to get my car fixed. Thank you Eric and Mrs. O.

[@Sandbag1300]

Fixing a 15+ year old car is like walking on a tight rope over Niagara Falls without a net. Another outstanding SMA Video production. Double thumbs up!

[@SouthMainAuto]

this mean I MADE IT !

[@throttlebottle5906]

seems they all started heavy into chinesium/mexican/wherever garbage around late 80's to early 90's

[@Sandbag1300]

Kenneth, the issue is that over time (15+ years) plastic parts dry out and become very fragile, rubber parts rot and fall apart, and metal parts rust and crumble. As a result, none of these materials tends to survive even the most delicate manipulation. If the parts break it is often tough to find a new replacement and a used replacement will often have the same deterioration issues.

[@innocentoctave]

Yes. Blaming everything on 'chinesium' is just lazy thinking. Materials are materials - they all age, no matter where the part was manufactured. They also have an expected life before failure, and many of the parts on this vehicle will beyond theirs.

[@toolofbordem]

Hey man nissan sentras are easy fixing my 2006 is still a nice car, it's 13 years young (:

[@Michigan_Tactical]

Reaching into that filter hole seems like Russian roulette. Very suspenseful!

[@Paul1958R]

Eric, Another great video! I always love and have great respect for how you find innovative and inexpensive ways of fixing problems on older cars whose owners may not be able to afford to spend a lot. This is what makes you the best. God bless Paul

[@wxfield]

*FINALLY!!!* A fellow NYer that buys their cars down south and brings them north to die. High five to your customer for bringing this up from FL. Maybe give them a discounted oil change or something for being so smart with their money and following your advice.

[@amunderdog]

Back in the used car hay day and still to some extent; They send the Northern cars south to die. I can remember when they would have two for one sales on them. They were rusted beyond repair but had good mechanicals.

[@wxfield]

In upstate NY we put our old cars out on the front lawn when we're done with them. Unless we're married..then they go to a proper junk yard...after target practice. :-)

[@mikefedele4521]

I remember working on them.... Those heater controls are next to in possible to find used. We used to use windshield urethane to hold the cables in place with the zip ties it worked for us not one person ever wanted to spend the $400+ they were asking. Great fix.

[@NebukedNezzer]

many years ago truckers would run the AC on defrost and let the air go over the windshield. You could do that then because the controls would let you. I tried it on my 76 nova and it was ok but regular air was fine. My mechanic friend told me how to charge the old A6 compressor system with freon no gages needed. Put everything on AC MAX and notice that if the system was low on freon the suction side input to the compressor would ice up. Hook up a can of freon(suction side fitting) and turn it upside down with the system running. All of a sudden the ice on the suction pipe would melt. stop charging. its done. This worked great.

[@wonniewarrior]

Had a 82 falcon with no AC pump on it. So in a Australian summer, I would drive with heater on full as well with bonnet (hood) open with a block of wood between the latch and bonnet holder. It used the latch to keep it shut, but allowed extra open space for extra air to flow over the radiator onto engine itself. Drive with heater off and temp was 3/4 of gauge. Drive with heater on and it would drop to just over 1/2 temp gauge. Was not a pleasant driving experience, but 1 most of us older Australians could cope with. Relied on the heater bypass into cabin heater to take enough of the engine heat away. Oh and that was the notorious alloy head 4.1 crossflow. Now that I am older, I appreciate AC and other mod cons but at least I drove in my younger days with manual steering, no ABS, no AC, and could feel the road through the steering wheel. We knew how to handle skids, aquaplaning and not having cruise control.

[@cojones8518]

If you want to save your knees and back, get a couple different sized mirrors that you can lay down on the floor/console to look at the underside of stuff like that. I rigged up an old round shaving mirror with a heavier base that I can put on the floor and see up into the bottom of the dash. I've also got a mirror about the size of a clipboard for the same thing that gives a wider field of view. Handy trick for working on the plumbing under sinks too. Learned that trick from acoustic guitar repairers. they stick a large flat mirror through the soundhole to work on the braces on bottom of the guitar's top.

[@SouthMainAuto]

fantastic IDEA!!

[@throttlebottle5906]

now, if you could just detach your arms and have them work under the dash whilst you relax :))

[@fonzo2525]

i made the mistake of not moving my face away from the front of the cabin air filter slot when turning the b motor on to clear the small debris because it didn't look there was anything left in there...i was wrong,10 year old dried up leaves taste terrible,lol,btw,great vid as always mr o.

[@bobt2082]

You were very fortunate, I usually end up with plastic shrapnel when I try to work on that old Nissan stuff.

[@mannys9130]

Bob T German plastic too. It's total shit after 10 years. Brittle as dry grass.

[@MikeSmith-wm5gr]

Dryer than a popcorn fart !

[@fonzo2525]

even small oversights in a job like this end up benefiting you when you have to do the job again,if it happens the customer wants the unit replaced,i personally love when i can fix something,even its a little ghetto but doesn't cost a dime,my kinda repair,lol,well done mr o.

[@10cpaul]

Best mechanic! no more treks on I 83 for me and mad I didn't stop and meet you....How many times I fueled up at the Pilot lol.... keep the awesome videos...…...enjoy the 2 seconds of nice weather in the southern tier!

[@aaronphx420]

Eric O. is the best, the only things I go to shops for is A/C recharge and tires. Need special machines for those but if I had to go to a shop. I’d go to south main auto. Only problem is I live in Surprise, AZ. Great video Eric!

[@charlesmiller5078]

Don't you wish his shop was in your area. I do

[@I_Am_Michael]

just think of the fun of a road trip.

[@charlesmiller5078]

It would be a Loooog Road trip for me, he lives in Southern Canada

[@I_Am_Michael]

new york. but still a long trip. but probably worth it.

[@obadiah7771]

Had to do the rear shocks on the old Odyssey... thank goodness the bushings weren’t seized! Good old rusty NY!!! Great vid as usual!!!

[@NebukedNezzer]

Eric, Impressive fix. lots of mechanic effort and skill but no parts.

[@wb6uce]

One of the things that sets Eric and other skilled mainantics (joke) apart is unplugging the 100s of electrical plugs you encounter. This seem like a simple thing but is not. They are fragile and have locking tabs that are hard to manipulate. Strong finger are a must as well. Good job as always

[@guillermonieri4203]

Great teaching; it also tells how honest you are, to boot! Thank you.

[@baxrok2.]

Nice repair sir. Also, excellent camera work on this one. It's not easy in such cramped places! Thanks Dr. O!

[@sharg0]

Had a similar issue with my first car, an Audi 80 from 1985. What I learned after a bunch of repairs was that both those rigid bowden cables and the mechanism needed lubrication!

[@Joseph1NJ]

Eric does every job like he's done it before. Very impressive.

[@photoshopman1972]

Nice impromptu fix! Wish that other systems would be that easy! Thanks for sharing!

[@JPRD2379]

Put in a heater core several years on a '75 Olds Cutlass ,on my head it seems,pain in rear i remember, then damper door clip control cable clip for box fell off later ,heat on now permanently oh well:( HATE working in dashes- good luck Eric!

[@gonzgarr1592]

great fix a lot off shops would not have done what you did

[@2sheetstothewind484]

That`s because they know the rule for when you do somebody a favor, in business, they will stab you in the back at the earliest convenience. Eric knows it (we talked about it once). He`s just a nice guy. Maybe he`s a little bit of a masochist. bwahaha

[@JohnRodriguesPhotographer]

It is pretty cool that you take into consideration that someone may not have the money to do that repair. You still do your best for that customer.if this covid-19 continues you may want to teach yourself 3D printing for situations like this!

[@refresh77]

Very helpful! Thank you! I have a question. How much does it cost to diagnose and replace a leaking hose? My Sentra has a slow leak and I've been buying an AC can from Walmart each summer and it lasts about a year before I need to recharge.

[@robertoruiz7069]

Hi Eric,good video once again.frugal prepper is right i own older cars,like this one and steel fill epoxy is the long term fix.you just to a few maybe 4 1/8 holes drilled in the corners of the plastic by the cable to anchor the epoxy.and BOB's your uncle

[@leosthrivwithautism]

I miss my manual 1.8 liter Sentra. 2003 model year. This video reminded me of that car. She was fun to drive!

[@jamesh6229]

Thanks for the video Eric. This happened to a Toyota I owned 30 years ago, it's a shame this video wasn't around back then. 😑

[@albakanas3558]

I can see all obstacles in your way...Thanks Eric

[@MegaGladiator2009]

Thank you so much I literally followed every step and fixed it. Thanks again.

[@billstreber5194]

Was nice to get a video on a Sunday it's amazing to see how they can complicate things on such an easy task that those knobs are meant to do great video as always

[@robertdavis6708]

Eric O., you get in more sheets job. Your workmanship and forward thinking amazes me . Vanessa looks to be losing weight.

[@Chris-Fennimore]

Eric, to hold the cable in place with a zip-tie, wrap the zip-tie around the cable 2 or 3 times before continuing to wrap the zip-tie around the retaining mount. Do this with 2 or 3 zip-ties, and you should be good to go for a year or 2.

[@2sheetstothewind484]

yeah, right Let`s see you do that in the car.

[@mikesworld60]

Nothing wrong with zip ties, I bet she appreciated you giving here the option to save money. That is the way I would do it on my own car too if the part was expensive or not available. She can always come back for another zip tie someday. I bet your happy the soft serve season is back, weather looks nice there.

[@SakimasRidgeHomestead]

Bought a 2000 F350 a couple months ago. The previous owner said "the A/C works, but it could be better." Turned out to be the same basic issue, only blowing out of the defrost and a little out of the floor vents. Turned out to be a bad vacuum pump (7.3 diesel) and someone had put a couple rocks under the floor actuator rod to force the floor door open somewhat.

[@todayintheshopbanksy5904]

Looking at the yellow writing on that part, do you reckon this was already replaced with one from a scrappy?

[@SouthMainAuto]

Sure do. I thought I said that in the video too. ☺

[@todayintheshopbanksy5904]

Sorry man, shows I wasn't listening. I was flipping in and out of Facebook at the time lol

[@carljenkins5092]

This is probably what’s wrong with my 2004 Sentra. Mine is doing the same thing Very good video.

[@bigmac965]

I was holding my breath while you were cleaning out that blower wheel! I was expecting a chomping sound like in old cartoons, and you bringing out a finger with a saber toothed rodent attached! Maybe next time. Still a good fix. Why spend hundreds when you can make it work for pennies? Thanks, Mr. O!

[@jodyfrasnelli8928]

We just bought a 2006 nissan sentra now I know where the cable I found floating goes thanks a bunch

[@keepitreal469]

My daughter has the exact same issue with her 04 Sentra , defrost gets stuck ! Looks like I can see if it’s the cable issue , thanks for the video!

[@fire7765]

I would like to thank you for helping everybody out with your videos May God Bless You.

[@mikechiodetti6737]

Nice fix! Don't always get to use the remaining plastic that way. I've had to make a bracket which held the cable great, but mounting it was at best a "hope and a prayer." But, it worked!

[@talaminia]

had a 2002 nissan sentra, this car is very easy to work on unlike other FWD cars.

[@chevyphil3969]

eric I used to use those metal cushion clamps those wire holders that make a loop and you nut and bolt. on the mack ch r rd etc we got them from Lawson or northstate supply but even napa had the metal ones with the vinal plastic protector . just drilled a 3/16 hole and used a 10-24 and a dash of green lock tight. the green is the manual strength we used on the screw on GPS antennas. the drivers were always disconnecting them so they could screw off . dont know why it used to flag that truck as soon as it was disconected but i got plenty of ot from fixing them all

[@SouthMainAuto]

Great idea!! I stock those in 3 different sizes...

[@mja9001]

Customer was a little low on cash.. Eric O fixed it the right way.. good man

[@VIIGerman]

Thanks! I recently purchased an old beater like this, my blower motor has that same vibration and I was looking for the damn cab filter, this video is awesome ! Thanks again!

[@arodriguez7499]

Great video , had the same issue , fixed it like you. Instead used electrical tape to tie it instead of zip tie to hold it in place !!

[@trr5291]

Good fix. With a old car like that it's best to save money were you can.

[@CSX4772]

My father in law and I worked on my Honda. And diagnosed why I did not have any A/C. The compressor wasn't kicking on. Had to jump the thermostat sensor!

[@BobWhite777]

Eric, if there was sealant in the refrigerant - would you know, and would it mess up your machine?

[@hanskinslo326]

Eric O., in the know! Another good show! Thanks Eric, we love your videos!

[@TheCowgirlNiamh]

You look like Action Man with that hair cut! :). Another great fix and presumably a happy customer!

[@todayintheshopbanksy5904]

Don't remember Action Man having hair that colour lol That's G I Joe for you guys across the pond.

[@TheCowgirlNiamh]

I never had one lol my Brothers did. I still remember the little switch on the backs of their heads to make the eyes move lol I did use to borrow their tanks for my Sindy doll 😂

[@enlightenednews5265]

Niamh Healy I was thinking Stan Eminem?

[@TheCowgirlNiamh]

"My tea's gone cold I'm wondering why I got out of bed at all....." 😂

[@seanbardwell9370]

Very helpful - couldn't get the front panel off, but this video was a spotlight on my problem. Thanks!

[@nickcapes377]

I swear he said mother fucker. I had to listen to it two or three times. lmao I am addicted to this guys videos. They are very helpful

[@shaneharrison4775]

Erick you cant help being such a nice guy

[@bluplow]

Could you have used epoxy in conjunction with a zip tie? I'm also guessing the rouge clip is from a previous replacement being that it had the junk yard yellow writing on it.

[@westonmickey3890]

Great observation Bill Nye the Science Guy.

[@Usmanthemecano]

. Love this kinda repair. Right up my alley. My customers are usually on a budget

[@gabelanger]

Nice job Eric , another job in the books

[@1995jug]

Eric you got more patience's and light touch than me I would have broke everything I touched.

[@jdretiree2433]

Oh no Eric......the great and know it all Gman will be all over you about taking out those 2 screws that didn't need to be removed.

[@gerardtrigo380]

I would have disconnected the cable, slide some heat shrink or nylon tubing over it to thicken it enough for the clip to hold it properly. Do you think that would have worked?

[@IBenZik]

May sound stupid, the metal clip you found the same as the one used and did you put a in-cabin filter in the thing?

[@donaldrackley626]

Great Mr owe. Loved every minute of it

[@klwthe3rd]

This car reminds me a lot of the cars that I own. Older, cable operated systems(which I love versus electronics) that are very brittle and already obsolete. So extra care has to be taken when working on these components because you just can't run down to the dealership and order new parts. When a car hits the 10 year old threshold, the manufacturers often discontinue most parts for that vehicle. Eric O took his time and tried not to disturb anything that didn't need to be touched in order to not cause any further damage. "Sorry lady! I just broke your climate control system and we can't get you a new one! My bad!" Typical nonprofessional mechanic speak. Lol. Great job and creative fix! Only question was why the cabin air filter was missing? And why Eric O did not put a new one in its missing place?

[@SouthMainAuto]

It was missing all of the plastic frame work that holds the filter in place. Need to Find one @ salvage yard

[@kevinmadden1534]

I have a 2005 sentra and have the same problems! Thanks for the informative video!

[@timowallin8020]

nice one! how was the other end of those cable, tie down? ... maybe those other clip(s) was from there?

[@dericn]

I've been checking Amazon almost daily for that little Astro 40HL ever since you teased us with it on a W.U.W almost 2 month ago. C'mon Astro! Oh, and great video, as always Eric! :)

[@iforgot3942]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I’m gonna take a look at mine shortly. And your video is a great guide on how to take the dash off & put back on. 2000 Nissan Sentra SE 2.0 💙🤓💙🤓💙 Thanks again.

[@stapleboss]

I had a problem like that once - fixed it by holding the cable in place with the ol' JB Weld steel putty. Held for years.

[@snakeskinproductions7500]

What, No duct tape? Hahaha. Sorry couldn't help myself. After working in the used car field believe me when I say I know the zip tie fix well. And in this case it was the right fix. Probably an obsolete part and all the used will have the same issues, Plus the customer usually doesn't care as long as it's fixed and didn't cost to much. Plus you give them the option to fix at a latter date. Well done brother Once again showing the good side of auto repair...

[@Jpilgrim30]

Got that same A/C machine. The only thing I hate is it seems to pull so much oil out of the system when evacuating. Other than that it’s great. That dye shows up great on camera

[@mrjsv4935]

I had 2001 Nissan Micra, bought it when it was just 7 years old and it already then had some broken plastic peaces. Blower motor was making noise as well, it had cabin air filter but it was installed after the blower so all crap went straight into the blower motor. It was my first and last Nissan.

[@andrewkirwin6629]

You do know that one day you’ll put your hand in and out will come a mouse as big as a football mascot ! Then the fun will begin! Keep up the good work 😂

[@Andyw2008]

In this situation, what did you bill the customer for? Diag? Tear down time? R@r???

[@klystron1]

Thanks Eric. Any sign of the Play button award?

[@ajd2344]

You just saved me a trip to the shop! Thanks for the awesome video and explanations

[@K7EVM]

Did he just say, "Im going to go down on this ol girl"? lmao! At least its not a brake video! Good one E!!

[@smokejenson1151]

Eric KJ7XJ I caught that as well

[@frugalprepper]

I'd throw some Harbor Freight Epoxy on it for good measure!

[@SouthMainAuto]

I didn't want to glue it just in case we get a used controller @ some point...

[@frugalprepper]

That's what the angle grinder it for! 😉😉😉

[@JenniferF2882]

@@frugalprepper Chicago Electric brand, of course! 😂

[@GNX157]

+1 on the epoxy.

[@cjkent3300]

Great video...their's still a lot of older cars out there. I'm driving a 96 F150 with a 300 in it that just turned 200K. When she reaches the 300k mark...I'll let you know.

[@charlesmiller5078]

Oh...I so wanted a mouse to come popping out of there.That would of been Eric Gold Label.A Florida Gal....Broke.....Normal.

[@johncoleman7700]

Great video Eric,.....Quality is excellent....nice work with the camera....and the repair was very entertaining...and off course we got to see Mrs O...The real boss...LOL...

[@mrb1864]

Think i would go with stainless cable tie and bit of jb weld if unit cost silly which probably is. I tend advise good n quick homebrew fix on older stuff over new parts when cost silly and it a known failure area anyway with no part revision . Hopefully the double donger ties will hold well but they could stretch/loosen over time . least lady got cool air and a cool bill too ... didn't put you out too much time either .

[@stevesautorepair]

Every garage got to have a various assortment of zip ties around. They sure come in handy sometimes

[@scottpardee5514]

Can you answer me one question. Why do Ac shops charge for a full system charge when they take out your Freon? Meaning if they remove 1lb of Freon, why do they charge you full price for refilling your system? Don’t they essentially use the Freon they took out? I do my own Ac work, but before I did, I’ve noticed these charges and wondered why. Great work!

[@RobertHancock1]

Not 100% certain how these machines work, but I'm guessing that the old stuff that gets taken out doesn't go back in, it has to get filtered, etc. before it can be reused.

[@breaddrinker]

Ever since my zone selector failed, my AC has been stuck on. Switch lights still come on and off.. Can't imagine what's up with it. While it broke in the position that sets it blowing through the front vents, the selector IS stuck on windshield. it allowed it to turn that far before the dreaded metallic clink noise of the clip falling out happened... Does that run AC on automatically?

[@jacquesdaoud4263]

zip tie my favorite tool i have all size by the bags and some times i take them with me to church nice fix

[@charliec9072]

No mouse, no thumbs-up. Sorry. Seriously though many thanks for this. Now I know how to fix my frontier's vent selector.

[@darylzero3139]

Nice move with the lower trim piece!

[@125sm3]

That was a COOL fix Eric O.

[@donerickson1954]

this may be one for the many practical uses of JB weld.