How to fix Intermittent AC compressor problem on 2010 Honda Civic / On & Off w/out removing the belt 

Bro your video still helping people out fixing their own ac problem. I got quoted for ac compressor replacement $1200. I will try this and report back. Thanks a million brother

This is what a real mechanic would do. Thanks

Thank you , I did in my honda & works perfect. You save me money 👍👍👍👍👍👍

Doesn't work for the Si. The clutch is really close to the chassis. For the Si, the entire pieace has to be taken off. I was able to resurface the cluth, though. So far, it's working...

If some one interested Honda sell a kit of 4 shims(0.1mm,0.2mm,0.3mm,0.4mm) and its under 10$. And factory space range is 0.35-0.65 mm.

Great job. Mine Civic clutch spins for awhile and it stops when ac is ON. Then it continues to spin again and stop, keep repeating the same. Is it normal? There is weird sound everytime it spin. Have checked the relay is fine. Could it be the same issue of clutch? Or the compressor, low Freon? Thank you

Tried your method, cured my issue. Thanks a Million, saved me big time out of pocket. You were a great Blessing, keep up the great work and keep sharing your solution to the problems.

This worked for me, in combination with changing the serpentine belt and charging up the Freon to give me ice cold A/C for two days, then it stopped working. The whole serpentine belt region is now making noise, with the A/C compressor making a high pitched metal on metal sound, like a bearing is going to go. Any ideas?

I am having the same issue. I will try to do the same thing to see if that will fix my issue this weekend. Thanks for your video!

mine works for a couple minutes and then stops and turns on but next day i wonder if the same issue?

So in your opinion would you say the grime gets in the way of the magnetic field along with the washer?

You are a life saver

Thank you for posting this video, fix my Honda civic 09 issue. The ac stop working and of course when it started getting hot. I don’t know much about fixing ac. I started for by changing the fuses. Adding more Freon but notice the pressure was very high. And then notice the ac clutch was not engaging. Saw this video and decide to do the same and fix the issue, been driving for with ac for two weeks. Note: having another person around to keep the clutch from moving is recommended. Luckily my arms are long enough with a very long flat head to this job but it took some time. My washer wasn’t as bad but still decide not to put it back.

nice video, mine is a Honda city 2010 a/t, ac temp is all good but i noticed a sort of rattling sound eveytime i turn on the ac and i discovered that clutch is not dis-engaging, is it the same fix, i mean the washer? thanks much and more power bro

Im going to give this a try. If it works, my mind will blown!

I tried on my 2013 civic lx cranked ac on high for about 5 mins an MD intermittent problem started again. Gonna charge the freon next

We have an ‘02 Si and every once in a while there’s a “spinning grinding sound” when the AC first kicks on for 3-5 seconds. If I am fast, I can turn the AC off real quick during the sound and the grinding/whining sound stops immediately (so I isolated this to something related to the AC, such as the AC clutch). I’m thinking I’ll just order a new clutch kit. Any thoughts? Thanks!

Hello Sir, My AC condenser fan will not turn on or compressor clutch won't engages, will a bad AC clutch cause the condenser fan not to turn on?

You may use a bolt side ò a hole use hand drill resureface clutch ??? Easy for you bester

Bro great tutorial. Been following but it just seem impossible to remove the clutch plate, the center screw is super stuck. Anybody knows a solution? Thanks for the tutorial

what are the spacing specs from honda for the shim?

I had same issue. After 5 minutes on a cold start in morning ac blew hot air. I got the clutch changed. Found a part on ebay. The ac worked for.3 days.and again hot air. Fuses all changed. Do you think it's the compressor?

Salamat dto kabayan i did this 2 months ago, but now it wont blow ac cold pag hindi xa naka 2000 rpm? Any suggestion kabayan? Or need na palitan ung ac compressor? Hehe salamat 😉👍

Hey bro does the 2009 civic hybrid have the same compressor as this? Thank you!!

Mines Was working fine it needed some Freon so I added and it worked fine for a day and now doesn’t work at all , checked relays , fuses . & ac clutch isn’t engaging on at all 😢

Kuya, is it the same procedure if my car ac clutch doesn't stop spinning or not cutting? Esp during noon time when temp is hot, the clutch is not stopping while in park. But it's working fine (automatic) during at night or in cold weather.

Outstanding PRO-TIP. Thank you 🙏 One quick question. IF I try this or do nothing and never use the AC just the heater is that bad???

I need help whit my honda civic 2010 compresor Ac

Where do I get a socket / ratchet to take off the clutch nut? I tried the smallest one I have but can't get the nut off as it's hitting the side wall.

I like the fact that you fixed the problem most of these shops would tell the customer to purchase a new compressor or over haul the entire system.

Why not replace the A/C clutch? Removing the shim(washer) would cause the compressor to fail prematurely no?

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Mine works for a few minutes then stops working I don't know if its the same issue?

I gave this a go and it worked for two weeks.

thanks for the insight, replaced the relay twice and still the same intermittent issue. works , then after a 20 minutes, the clutch disengages. then let it rest for 5 to 10 minutes , then it works again. I will try your recommendation.

My Honda fit makes a rattle noise when I engage AC and blows warm air, system is fully charged would this help me?? Thank you sr

I tried this on my 04 accord. I removed a shim and the clutch would not spin freely. However the ac did blow cold for about a minute. Then the clutch stared to slip. And I lost my cold air. 😢 so I tried adding a thinner washer than stock the clutch would not engage. It’s time for a new compressor for me.

Wow pinoy

boss sana maka tulong ka, sometimes my ac wouldnt turn on pag nag automatic. i had to turn it on off for it to engage again, bad clutch naba? bago lahat sa ac ko i converted everything from r12 to r134a system compressor is new too.

Wow! Great video! Thanks!

Once you resurface, for how long will the clutch work??

Nice pre..lakas ng boses ni antie🤣

What if it turns on and off even though control panel is off?

Hey bro I turn on my ac. And my car wants to turn of Once I turn on the ac. From inside

I tried that Didn’t work for me

Think this will work on a 2015 Honda fit?

thank youu bro

It’s working now! Even if it works for 6 months I’d be happy

I did think it was a replay hut then i saw a few ppl posting videos indicating that removing that shim is a fix. Thanks! Will be trying this soon.

The problem I'm having with my Civic is the AC is blowing really warm but the AC compressor clutch is spinning and all the relays are good!Any ideas? Also my refrigerant level is good!

Hey broski, I just finally took off that washer. However it took a few days before I noticed it, but it started to make a noise. Is that ac clutch supposed to spin? It doesn't spin, but makes a noise like it is wanting to spin but doesn't. The noise doesn't happen all the time, but maybe 1 time ever few mins maybe. I've driven a few days before I noticed it, but ac worked for a day but then stopped, but other wise nothing drove differently or anything noticeable beside the noise making. I had to drive it after I found the noise but everything still drives good. I put the washer back on and it still is doing the same thing. I checked the clutch relay and it seems good, and I even put in a different relay and still the same thing. What could I have done by taking that nut off and removing the washer to cause this noise? I'm pretty sure I've never heard this noise before I performed this maneuver.

im gona try this tomorrow on my honda civic fk3 2.2 2008 , i hop this works :)

There was no troubleshooting mentioned. This issue could have been an electrical issue. Also does not mention the low and high side pressure readings, expansion valve or temperature cycling.

I think this is my problem. I went offroading and my ac starting going intermittent. Been testing switches, checking pressure, adding freon lol Theres a sweet spot where my compressor will run forever. Then i drive 4 feet and the compressor will 'click' repetitively and not spin. Like the stator is working (i got 13V at compressor) but the clutch isnt engaging / disengaging till the engine has load