2004-2009 Mazda3 2.3L A/C clutch replacement
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- Опубліковано 16 вер 2024
- How to fix change replace an air conditioning compressor clutch on a Mazda 3. May be the same job for a Mazda5, and possibly the 2.0L. The clutches are the same. Mazda 5 2005 2006 2007 2008 04 05 06 07 08 09.
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The best and most complete video about Mazda 3 compressor clutches.
I admire people willing to post a mistake, it shows a sense of honesty and self confidence that is rare. The biggest problem with replacing the pulley/magnet is finding the correct size. On my Dodge Ram I looked for weeks, finally found the pulley. In the end it worked out, and I didn't have to recover or replace refrigerant. Win win.
Tks for being so transparent with your misdiagnosis. I still was able to learn something from the video...
Rust Belt Auto. A common man, looking out for the good people of earth with their modes of transportation. But some things may not always be what they seem. To throw parts or to not. That is the question in only one place. The twilight zone.
dude i can not thank you enough for this video way easier then i thought you explain it so well
Hope it helped you.
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Couple of pointers for everyone. Definitely check your plug connections to the clutch coil. There are two of them on these cars and one of them isn't sealed. I had an open circuit due to corrosion in the connector. It was fine after cleaning. Also, I had a clutch that was so worn that the coil couldn't pull the clutch in. When I dug into it I had two .5mm shims in the clutch. After sanding the clutch faces a bit I wound up leaving both shims out. 90 percent of that was wear not my sanding. Anyway, a clutch can wear that much and be brought back into service. Lastly, these coils are grounded through the coil housing into the compressor housing. Defintely polish the mounting surface of the coil and the compressor for a good ground. All of these can mimic a bad coil.
WOW! you better pay this mechanic! Honest and professional ones are sought after!
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Well that was a bummer that the new clutch wasn't the problem but this video helps a lot of viewers learn what the clutch does and how theirs might be the corprit on their cars A/C not blowing cold air. I ran across this same scenario on my 05 Corolla and the procedure is about the same as this Mazda. I looked down at my A/C compressor and seen the clutch wasn't turning. I felt the freon was OK since I check my high and low pressures once every 2 years so decided to check voltage going to the compressor which I had good voltage and then the continuity on the A/C compressor clutch wire and I had no continuity so figured that was my problem, an open burnt coil.
I did the same thing as you did but only ordered the clutch coil itself from ebay ($20.00), installing it was simple as yours was and that was 5 years ago and it's still going strong. I decided to just replace the coil only since I do like the OEM parts and the rest of my A/C clutch still looked good, I just reused it so the air gap was OK and just the coil itself was changed only. I knew the Toyota dealer wouldn't have the coil or clutch assembly alone and I didn't want to go with a new compressor if I didn't need to. Here in Hawaii I use my A/C about 95% of the time during the day and about 75% of the time in the evenings so it gets a workout. I was glad it was a simple fix and a cheap fix. I usually try to replace the A/C clutch only and not the whole complete compressor if it's a clutch problem only. Compressors and other replacement parts are being poorly made these days and don't last as long as they used to. Time, labor and parts quality are the things I consider before fixing cars these days. I know an ebay coil sounds really cheap and not quality but 20 bucks to see if it works. It's less time, lot cheaper than a compressor, discharge, evacuation and freon recharge and less work. 5 years later ? Got lucky ?
2 year ago and is still an awesome video! Thanks brother!
Thanks for taking your time to make this instructional video. You inspired my courage to tackle this. Only problem I was experiencing was a clattering sound from the bearing. Purchased Autex pulley/coil bearing and clutch assembly from Amazon. I followed your advice and set this to .008" clearance. Smoked the clutch in about 40 miles of operation. I mean, it looks like it has 240,000 miles on the clutch, Was literally smoking and snapped the drive belt.....Not sure if this is just a bad part or if the tolerance was incorrect. I found a service manual online after the fact and it mentions the use of .008" spacers, but calls out .014" to .025" clearance tolerance. Thoughts? Ideas?......and BTW when I first got it installed and running, no more clatter, so problem fixed, nice and quiet, so I thought.
Your compressor probably locked up.
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Exactly what I looked for! I installed the ac compressor of my Mazda 5 on my 3, because the clutch coil was broken and it has worked fine for a while, until the coil rusted on the other compressor. I was thinking that it was a huge job to change this clutch, but I might order just the coil and do it!
Thanks bro! I bought a new compressor for mine, and it turns out it was actually for a 2012-2014 Ford focus. It fits, but the pulley is bigger. So it doesn't really work at idle.
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This is a mazda
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You just gave me all the confidence I need to tackle this clutch!
Just remember... too much confidence can lead to disaster.
@@RustBeltAuto Why did you swap out the connector wire and used the old one? Does the new coil's connector not compatible with the connector on the compressor?
@@Macky1101 this one was different.
Man, great you posted it. Misdiognosis does make the car a bit newer but does not fix the problem thetefore no "fixed it" rush.
Doctors cannot be right all the time either. At least I didn't misdiagnose someone's appendicitis.
@@RustBeltAuto High seed pulley Vs Regular pulley?
And statistically this is why you should replace the whole compressor. Thanks for showing this.
Agreed
Very educational video thank you
This guy is smart
Excellent video. Most people seem to drift. Yours was spot on.
Dangit, now I'm worried that I've also misdiagnosed the issue. hopefully not. but super helpful video for this portion of it
Well the more you know. At least I learned about this clutch mechanism!
Helped immensely thanks
The compressor locked up and burned the clutch. Happened to me but in my case the whole strap burned in flame and smoke.
I replaced mine going off of this video before it made a really loud whining noise almost grinding. Replaced it everything spins free no noises but if I spin the compressor by hand it’s very notchy other than that everything works fine I guess I’ll find out if it locks up lol. Also had to splice my old clutch into the new one because my hydro switch was seized inside of the compressor
Thanks for post greatly assisted fixing sons Mazda 3 aircon
excellent filming
Great vid. Very useful, thanks!
Hate your luck but very useful video, thanks!
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Nice One !!! Thank you very much.
My 2004 mazda 3 has no ac. I thought it was clutch and was going to try it, then watched this. Would it be fair to assess that if I try to free spin like at the end and it gets locked to not bother ordering a clutch and just get a new compressor?
Ya. There were metal fins in the compressor, and the tip of one of them sheared off.
do you know whats the size of the bolt that holds the clutch(lenght)? my clutch fell off want to see if refitting it would save me the hustle of replacing the coil first before attempting, thanks
I do not.
Can you link to the part itself? I've found some but if I can get the same as you I'd be sure it's the right fit. Thank you
I can't remember.
Does this sequence of repair tasks also work with the 2010 mazda 3?
I don't know.
Tks
Is it necessary to flush the ac system after replacing the clutch?
No.
Tks bro
My compressor make alot noise when the clutch engages..but when the ac is off the noise goes away..any idea what could be.pulley or coil
Ac works just fine but makes alot noise
Its probably a noisy compressor.
You able to leave a tool list in the comments by chance?
I just say them out loud when I do the job.
I can't get the clutch off!
Question: my compressor doesnt turn. How do i know if it just needs an ac clutch or new compressor? Help!
If you energize the coil with 12v, you should hear an audible click, and the compressor should turn with the pulley.
Take the wheel off the car... take the dust cover off to expose the AC... then with the engine off, try to turn the clutch of the compressor clock wise with your hand... if it turns and does not lock up, your compressor is ok...replace clutch... another thing to do is to start the car and turn the ac on. the clutch should engage and you should see if turn... if it does not then again the clutch needs to be repalced
Shit I made the same mistake. I popped in the new clutch, started the car and so far so good. Turned on the ac and smoked the clutch instantly. Spin your compressors to see if they lock up. Was hoping 50 bucks would get the job done but it's gonna be 10x that with parts and getting it evacd and charged. Summers coming fast too.
Finally got a chance to replace it, and took it apart. One of the compressor fins were broke, causing it to work, and then lock up.
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My clutch doesn't just pull off after removing first pin. Very stuck. Anybody got a hint?
Look for a snap ring. There may be one on there. You can try to break it free by hammering on the thing.
@@RustBeltAuto Got it. Thank you!
Whil this fix a pully that is seized up ?
Not unless its seized because the cluch coil melted or something. If you cannot move the shaft, the compressor is done.
@@RustBeltAuto thanks for the reply , I tried to replace the belt today and it started squealing so I turned it off and removed the belt . Should I try to remove the pully and see why it’s seized up
@@419TRUTH you can do whatever you want. Did you try to spin the pulley?
@@RustBeltAuto yes the pully won’t spin at all even while I was putting the belt on
@@419TRUTH i would guess the bearings are bad, or clutch coil got cooked.
I did the same mistake replace the whole compressor not worth the headache
Agreed. Done this on many different vehicles without a hassle. This one has issues.
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