In this video we have a look at this 2001 Nissan Sentra that has a broken HVAC controller. It is an easy fix with a couple of zip ties! We also have a look at the vibration that is coming from the blower motor when it is turned on high speed. Lucky for me there was no dead mouse this time. Oh yeah, we also top off the A/C and find a leak in the high pressure hose. -Enjoy!

50 thoughts on “Nissan sentra : stuck on defrost / vibrating heater fan”
  1. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Jim Bos says:

    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.

  2. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Cars says:

    In my experience plastic parts are easier to remove once you bleed on them !

  3. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars John E. Carr says:

    Another great video.😀

  4. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Mentology Health Awareness says:

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

  5. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Bread Sandwich says:

    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?

  6. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Memo Ucak says:

    Why don't you put fitter before close glove compartment not professional

  7. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Donnie Robertson says:

    Second time watching A+

  8. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars David Ferguson says:

    This guy is great

  9. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Vincent Bozzone says:

    I'd epoxy it

  10. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Vincent Bozzone says:

    I wouldn't want to work with a lady in the waiting room. Take her home and call her when it's done.

  11. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Vincent Bozzone says:

    Put a glove on.

  12. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Brian B says:

    I first read the title as..

    Nancy Sinatra: stuck on dryer

    Time to stop the SMA binge and go to bed.

  13. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars It Was A New Day Yesterday says:

    no way a Nissan w hvac issues shocking

  14. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Shane Harrison says:

    Erick you cant help being such a nice guy

  15. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Donald Rackley says:

    Great Mr owe. Loved every minute of it

  16. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars 580346 says:

    It’s pine straw. Just pine straw

  17. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars VIIGerman says:

    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!

  18. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars A Rodriguez says:

    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 !!

  19. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Aaron Davis says:

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

  20. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Lawrence Jensen says:

    Probably has a poker card on the spokes of the blower motor hahaha

  21. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars John Mehaffey says:

    No good vibrations just bad vibrations 🤔 me thinks I’m getting inspiration for a song title just hope no one has thought of this before

  22. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Louis Fratangelo says:

    You wear rubber gloves while scanning a car but don't when expecting to grab a hold of a mouse ?

  23. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars James says:

    Thank you so much

  24. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Hola! John Rodrigues says:

    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!

  25. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars David Wright says:

    I wonder if tacking that cable with a hot glue gun, or JB Weld would have worked?

  26. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Frank says:

    he did say it had no filter did he put one in?

  27. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Rccraft says:

    My 08 caravan has a real hard time switching from vents to defrost and floor.i can hear the motors trying to move but i have to hit different buttons for 20 minutes to just get it back to where i want it,maybe i will take it apart now.

  28. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Kevin Madden says:

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

  29. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Matchbox36 says:

    thanks so much for this video! I was able to resolve my issue. I wonder how much money I saved, anyone know?

  30. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Shane Grimes says:

    I had a sentra with the same problem on the one end i did basically the zip tie fix on the other i epoxy the outer cable to the housing an it held up till i blew up the motor

  31. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Nick says:

    I wonder who the 26 Dickless wonders are who gave this a thumbs down………….

  32. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars wb6uce says:

    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

  33. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars markam campbell says:

    your wife has smaller hands let her reach up in there to clean out the mouse nest. see how far that flies.

  34. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Leroy says:

    It’s not stupid if it works lol

  35. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Jesse Salcido says:

    Cool beans !

  36. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Ryan S says:

    I’m pretty sure my climate controls in my car are run off of vacuum. When I turn the zone dial I hear air then the blend doors move

  37. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Jacques Daoud says:

    good luck finding that hose

  38. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars MegaGladiator2009 says:

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

  39. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Master Chief 00117 says:

    They make a plastic sleeve now. That goes over the cable. Then you super glue it under the metal tab. It ain't moving. Same for Ford Vans door cables. But they are metal that replace the plastic ends that just fall off over time. As the cable for Fords is $260.00 for 2 cables…

  40. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Rosita Vela says:

    Can u please show a video on a NISSAN CUBE 2009 My daughter's car ac only blows thru the defrost when it was blowing very well and cold on high..I hope u can help.

  41. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Glen Llanos says:

    A lot of drama……

  42. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Nathan R. says:

    You might could JB weld the cable in place lol

  43. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Handsome Muggle says:

    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.

  44. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars PAUL HAUGAN says:

    Hot glue gun

  45. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars keving52002 says:

    Nissan, 80% of what you do, is working blind.

  46. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Sean Bardwell says:

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

  47. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Research and Build says:

    I made the mistake of eating and then he started cleaning out the debris …ewww lol

  48. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Johnny Lee says:

    Eric you must be from the ghetto, to do work like that!

  49. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Brett Lyde says:

    A little J-B weld on that cable housing to the control panel along with your zip tie

  50. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Richard 1 says:

    This was one of my favorite SMA videos .

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