Replacing The Blower Motor on a 2008 Nissan Sentra (without removing the dashboard)

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  • čas přidán 6. 09. 2024
  • Hi Guys!
    Today is a little something different. My blower motor went out on my 2008 Nissan Sentra. Everywhere I looked online and on CZcams said I had to remove the dashboard to get to the blower motor to replace it. Estimated time is around 5 hours to complete the job.
    Luckily I ran across a forum where someone said you could do it thru the drivers side in half the time. Needless to say, I was game for that. Here is the link to the forum: www.cargurus.c...
    It is the 10th answer on the list.
    Anyway, I wasn't going to record this today, but after disconnecting the battery, I thought why not? (sorry for the poor audio) So far there hasn't been a video covering this way of doing it, and the ones showing how to remove the dash, don't actually show anything. They just talk about it pointing at a tore up mess.
    All total in parts it cost under $200 for a lifetime guaranteed blower motor and resistor from AutoZone. That's a far cry from the $1,200 I heard the dealer charges to replace the blower. Total time to do the job was 2 hours 15 minutes.
    Anyway I hope everyone likes it. This isn't a 3D printing video, but sometimes I like to show the things that are keeping me from printing. Last week it was a water pump on my 2002 Dodge Caravan. Luckily I didn't record that mess. LOL!!!
    Recently I have been asked if someone wanted to toss something my way, how can they do it?
    please know it's never required. Simply giving the video a thumbs up and a nice comment is always appreciated.
    But if you refuse to take no as an answer, you can always toss me a dollar or two via PayPal using my email address jimmyshawstidbits@gmail.com , or become a patron on Patreon.
    / jimmyshawstidbits
    As always, Thank You so much for watching!!!
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Komentáře • 301

  • @MalyMal350
    @MalyMal350 Před 6 lety +42

    This guy saved me $500 at the mechanic shop I was able to do a motor and a resistor now my wife is happy. Happy wife happy life lol

    • @Juice-jx1pr
      @Juice-jx1pr Před 4 lety +1

      That's way too much money

    • @davidt8786
      @davidt8786 Před 3 lety +2

      My shop charged only $250......parts & Labor

    • @theoneders2056
      @theoneders2056 Před 2 lety +1

      Geez, my mechanic wants $1,100

    • @frankdatank4u
      @frankdatank4u Před 2 lety +2

      @@davidt8786 I had three shops tell me 1000 to fix

    • @davidt8786
      @davidt8786 Před 2 lety

      @@frankdatank4u my auto shop fix it take only 3 hour labor... is not that hard as what you think

  • @timhill4419
    @timhill4419 Před 4 lety +29

    Great video! Thanks for saving me about $400. One thing to add: when removing the old blower motor, flip it and put the fan end over the brake booster rod. Frees up space to flip it right through the open space. Put in new one the same way.

    • @xParris
      @xParris Před rokem

      Thank you so much for the flip tip. Worked perfect in and out.

    • @ericoski23
      @ericoski23 Před rokem

      YES. 3 years later and you just saved me because nothing else was coming loose. DO THIS

  • @gweedoh1
    @gweedoh1 Před 6 lety +3

    I've been doing 'under dash' jobs my entire life and it never occurred to me to use pallets to lay on. Brilliant!!!

  • @andrewjones198
    @andrewjones198 Před rokem +1

    Thanks for this easier method. Other people saying you need to remove the dash are totally out of their minds.
    Only problem I had was twisting the blower back into the hole. Had to take it out and apply vaseline to the "threads", then it went in pretty easy. God though I wish I wasn't 6'3"..... Awkward AF!!

  • @moffatelectric
    @moffatelectric Před 4 lety +6

    Oh man I live up in Northern Canada the dealership wanted $1600 to do the is job. $100 for the blower $50 for the resistor. You saved me $1450 Crazy ! Thanks man

    • @-JonnyBoy-
      @-JonnyBoy- Před 3 lety

      650CAD an hour 😂 they clearly didn't want your business

  • @taljinderchahal1074
    @taljinderchahal1074 Před 7 lety +21

    I have replaced my blower motor of Nissan Sentra 2008 and it was quite easy as shown in this video. It took only 2 hours to complete the task. I appreciate you guys to upload this video and save my dollars. Thanks

    • @JimmyShawsTidbits1
      @JimmyShawsTidbits1  Před 7 lety +2

      +Taljinder Chahal I'm sure glad to hear it helped. Have a great weekend.

  • @sebastallard
    @sebastallard Před 7 lety +12

    Today, I finished replacing my blower motor on my 2010 Sentra and, thanks to your video, I was spared a lot of pain and frustration. Thanks!

  • @KonsoleFaust
    @KonsoleFaust Před 6 lety +5

    I used this as my guide while replacing my own this afternoon. Everything went as shown in the video. Thanks for the help!
    TIP: When removing the part seen at 4:00, rather than gripping with vice grips, I found it was easier to remove by placing the pin back through the holes, gripping the pin with pliers and twisting. There isnt a lot of room down there there and i had trouble removing it using the method shown in the video.

  • @joeblyth2
    @joeblyth2 Před 6 lety +5

    Just did this job and took me two hours, and I’m no pro. Thanks for saving me an entire afternoon of tearing a dash apart!

    • @Juice-jx1pr
      @Juice-jx1pr Před 4 lety

      A professional person probably would take less than an hour but you will be charged for 3 hours

  • @TonySherman
    @TonySherman Před 5 lety +2

    Just changed blower motor and resistor in my son's 2007 Nissan Sentra. Followed video step by step and got it done. As other's mentioned in this thread, the black box(mentioned at 3 mins into video) can be pushed up and out of the way so you do not have to remove it entirely to get blower motor out. Thank you for the video! I was dreading the thought of tearing out the entire dashboard as shown in other videos!

  • @erikderson
    @erikderson Před 8 lety +22

    Awesome video! Your method worked great on my 2009 Sentra. I really appreciate the "tool list" and the tip about working while laying on a stack of pallets beside the car- that really saved my back. Thanks for posting this- I was pretty intimidated by the videos where ppl removed the dash. It took me about the same time to complete the job as it took you.

    • @JimmyShawsTidbits1
      @JimmyShawsTidbits1  Před 8 lety +3

      +erikderson Thank you! I'm glad it helped. You can't believe how relived I was to find that singe forum post that I linked in the description. That guy is a rock star!!!

  • @gradynelson6311
    @gradynelson6311 Před 5 lety +9

    Watched this video and found it more informative than others I'd watched. Was then able to replace both the resistor and the blower without incident. Thanks a bunch. Saved me a fortune.

  • @Issicra
    @Issicra Před 3 lety +2

    Holy crap. I just wrapped up replacing the blower and resistor, hooked up the battery and fired her up. Everything working fine without any problems. I feel like I am now a part of a secret club of extraordinary humans that were able to pull off this amazing feat. Not a task for a novice, by any stretch.
    Nissan should send you a patch, or a plaque, or maybe a coupon for a free ice cream cone.
    A big thank you for making this video, Jimmy. Now I'm going to get to working on that nuclear sub I've been wanting to build. Should be pretty easy.

  • @michaellubina
    @michaellubina Před 7 lety +3

    Jimmy, thank you Sir for this video! I can confirm that this procedure works on the NIssan Sentra 2010 model. I bought the parts from Autozone last night, studied the video, and performed the procedures this morning step by step. It took me about around 3 1/2 hours but I finished and everything works perfect again. Thank you so much for the instructions and thank you for saving me ~$1200 worth of repairs!

  • @oolunchbox
    @oolunchbox Před 6 lety +3

    My wife and I thank you so much! You saved us hundred of dollars by me being able to do this myself.

  • @chancetolbert4852
    @chancetolbert4852 Před 6 lety +1

    Mechanic quoted 1200$ with 5 hours of labor with 200$ for the part. I just bought the part for 50 on amazon and took me 1.5 hours to do it this way. Excellent video thanks!

  • @clscls9481
    @clscls9481 Před 6 lety +2

    thanks a million I am going to change mine tomorrow... dealer wanted $900 to replace the blower motor... another mechanic wanted $600... Geeeez after watching your vid I can do it myself and save myself a bundle... thanks again

  • @dylanbanks3169
    @dylanbanks3169 Před rokem +1

    This was the third video I watched on how to do this. This is the only one that showed the level of detail needed!

  • @michaelslack6891
    @michaelslack6891 Před 24 dny

    Break loose the 17mm nut on the backside of the brake booster rod clevis before removing the pin that connects it to the brake pedal. Just break it loose and leave it against the backside of the clevis. No need to disconnect the 3 wire harnesses on the black box. Just take out the bracket screw and slide the bracket off of the black box. Then move the black box above the steering column towards the firewall and wedge it up there out of your way. Thanks for the video! Mike in DFW

  • @VegascomJeff
    @VegascomJeff Před 4 lety +3

    Thank you for posting this video. I can't emphasize how much it helps being able to know I need to remove X, Y, and Z in this order versus trying to figure it out myself. In my case the blower motor was going out intermittently and finally failed completely. I swapped the Blower Motor Resistor first and that didn't help. I looked over the wiring diagram and wanted to test the blower motor in the car so I removed the Front Air Control (the dials) and removed the Blower Motor Resistor and used a jumper wire to connect the red wire at the Blower Motor Resistor connector to ground, which will cause the blower motor to fire up as long as key is on. In my case, it did fire up, but it did end up being bad and I had to replace the blower motor. When I had it out of the car I did some testing and found that most of the time the blower motor would work but depending on where the motor landed when it stopped, certain spots were dead. I could manually rotate the blower wheel slightly and cause it to start working again.
    I took the black box out instead of trying to move it out of the way. The connectors come out pretty easy if you (gently) use a flat blade screwdriver on the connector while depressing the release tabs.
    Also when removing the brake pedal U shaped piece with the 17mm nut, mine moved a bit and I had to adjust it. You'll know if it's off since the brake lights will be on all the time.
    Finally, my air bag light was on at the end of this job (I did disconnect the battery). I had to go through the Nissan air bag light reset procedure (pretty simple, CZcams has a couple videos on it) and that took care of it.

    • @rogerbritton7100
      @rogerbritton7100 Před rokem +1

      Great tip on the airbag, did this twice two years ago and the airbag light has never gone off. Did twice because a pack rat was shoving crap including a hot dog into the blower blades.

  • @stevesargent4490
    @stevesargent4490 Před 6 lety +6

    1. Thank you 4 the vid - couldn’t have done it without it. 2. Death to the engineer that put the blower motor in this location!. 3. I put a pallet on milk crates beside the drivers side door / but had to jack the car up a few inches to get it in tight beside the car. Other option is to remove the drivers side seat so you can lay upside down under the dash for 2 hours. 4. A good sized mechanics mirror is very helpful to have (mine is on an extendable rod) to see into places your head won’t fit. 5. I had a plastic trim piece to the right of the gas peddle that had to be removed first - two connectors towards the rear of the car just “pop out” with a bit of force. 6. Use a pair of needle nose to compress the little white nylon cap on the pin in the u-shaped bracket the brake peddle attaches to - then it just slides back into the bracket part way and the brake peddle assembly can be removed (don’t drive it out with a big whack like the guy in the other video). 7. Ref the black box with the big wire bundles and 3 connectors on the back. It has a metal bracket on the back that you can very easily pry off with a flat head screw driver allowing you to push the box up and out of the way against the firewall - then you don’t need to unplug all the wires, which some viewers have indicated might cause bad electrical mojo later on. 8. I had to remove the u-bracket the brake pedal attaches to - do it exactly as he does in the video with vice grips positioned the same exact way...it works. 9. For gods sake don’t drop anything little when you’re working up in/near the blower motor itself!

    • @italouruguayricano
      @italouruguayricano Před 3 lety +1

      I think you saved me. I am fighting with the black box connectors, I will try to remove the bracket.

    • @italouruguayricano
      @italouruguayricano Před 3 lety +1

      As you said, it is easier to hide the black box in the upper part. I suggest taping it so it does not fall down.

  • @6829599
    @6829599 Před měsícem

    Great video! Tip..slightly file down the angle on the blower motor so it twists into place easily (the Amazon replacement was off slightly about a 1/4 inch from the screw hole. It was the most exasperating part of the procedure. Also I left the plug-ins on the computer and shoved it into the firewall. Completed in about 3 hrs. Thanks again!

  • @zachgustus7862
    @zachgustus7862 Před 5 lety +4

    Thanks to this video, I got the new blower motor in and had the car out of the shop in 1hr and 15min. Thanks!

  • @jimgage9997
    @jimgage9997 Před 7 lety +2

    My blower went on my 2009 SR in a week. It was actually vibrating the whole dash and steering wheel so bad I didnt even drive the car! I watched you video first before attempting mine. I think I spent more time fighting the wiring and hood latch cable. I am a body man by trade so I have a different set of tools at my disposal, and knowledge of the car. making it easier. All said and done, apparently a mouse got in the cage and made a nest. Time spent replacing about 50 minutes. Research, part purchase, tool retrieval another hour. Thankyou for this video!! Jim

    • @JimmyShawsTidbits1
      @JimmyShawsTidbits1  Před 7 lety

      +jim gage Glad it helped. A Mouse? Man!!!! How hard was that get cleaned out?

  • @kingdvb1
    @kingdvb1 Před 7 lety +1

    Jimmy, you did a great video on this repair! Following your very well explained instructions, I easily replaced the blower and resistor on my 2009 Nissan Sentra. Saved me over $500 by doing it myself and many hours of grief by not having to take the dash off as all of the other videos and instruction repair manuals advise. Very innovative work. I really appreciate you taking the time and effort to share this money saving video. Thank You.

  • @jonnywezman
    @jonnywezman Před rokem

    THANK YOU!!! Quoted $1200 by my repair guy because he wanted to go by the book and remove the dash. Just followed your steps and did the whole thing in 2 1/2 hours for only the cost of the $65 blower motor. This totally works!

  • @joecamp2960
    @joecamp2960 Před 7 lety +1

    Followed the steps and it took me 2.5 hours. Pain in the ass, but cheaper than taking it to a mechanic. Thank you.

  • @renedelafuente123
    @renedelafuente123 Před 6 lety

    I have bought the blower motor and resistor for a 07 Nissan Sentra. I'm not a hands on guy so I know I can't do the job, get frustrated quick if things not going my way. My backyard mechanic quoted me 75 bucks for this job. I hope he don't mess up anything b/c looks like a very delicate and tedious job. Thanks for posting.

  • @flironman
    @flironman Před rokem +1

    Mr. Jimmy. Where to begin to thank you. But before I do, ib have one observation. How on Gods green Earth were you able to do and record. I was barely able to do. Hahaha. Thank you. I was gifted a 2007 Nissan Sentra. I've been doing what I can myself to save on mechanic. This tutorial was epic. I would have finished in less time but I lost the screw to the black box and lost 30 minutes looking for it. It was swallowed by a black hole I'm sure of it. Thank you sir, the blower motor took me a minute to seat it correctly. But thank you. Guys good luck, be patient guys is a very uncomfortable spot, that's why big kudo's to Mr. Jimmy.

  • @alexhuthmacher
    @alexhuthmacher Před 7 lety +9

    Thanks for this video I was able to do mine in about 2.5 hours. I did not realize how hard it was to get to everything. I was in such strange positions to get everything out, I am pretty sure I could join the circus now :-)

    • @JimmyShawsTidbits1
      @JimmyShawsTidbits1  Před 7 lety

      +Alex Huthmacher LOL!!! I know exactly what you are talking about. But when I think of removing the dashboard... it wasn't so bad. LOL!
      Glad it helped.

    • @metaldragonbraveheart
      @metaldragonbraveheart Před 6 lety +1

      Stack 2-3 pallets outside the drivers side door next time makes it more comfy lol.

  • @kristiaanfinstad8577
    @kristiaanfinstad8577 Před 5 lety +4

    Thank you for the video! I replaced the blower motor in my 2008 Nissan Sentra. I did find it quite awkward, I am taller and have long arms which made it hard get around, but it was worth it!

  • @wyliesmith1653
    @wyliesmith1653 Před měsícem

    I did it! 😅 no more rattling fan... just wanted to say I appreciate you brother. You have to contort your body around and lay facing up but it only took a little over an hour. Definitely could do it again. Thanks

  • @randomdan85
    @randomdan85 Před 5 lety +2

    just got done with my 2012 sentra and it took me about 2.5 hours start to finish including watching this video lol and leaving a comment. never the less thank you very much! You Rock Jimmy!

  • @grumpyoldrecluse1295
    @grumpyoldrecluse1295 Před 7 lety +4

    Thanks so much for this video and all your valuable time! I followed your steps to replace the fan on my 2008 Sentra and it went perfectly. I finished in 90 minutes but that was because I didn't have to stop and figure things. You had already done that for me. I also was not shooting a video while working. All the necessary tools were out and ready thanks to your tool list at the end. Much appreciated!! ★★★★★

  • @debbielockman5601
    @debbielockman5601 Před rokem

    The best blower motor video for this model and year of car. It was very helpful . Way to go!The" saving $1200. at the dealership ." Was spot on also!

  • @gdelbridge
    @gdelbridge Před rokem +1

    Very information in the steps to replace the items. I used it as a guide to perform the same on my car. Those connectors and the brake peddle back nut can really be an issue. I liked the use of the vice grips, broke the nut loose quickly after seeing that.

  • @ujfro6983
    @ujfro6983 Před 5 lety +2

    Thank you so much for this helpful video. Had a friend who was told $900 to fix blower motor. I followed your great instructions and took care of it. Thank you!

  • @clscls9481
    @clscls9481 Před 5 lety +5

    I'd like to personally thank you for this video... I replaced my girlfriends blower motor on her 2008 nissian sentra... the stealership wanted $1,170 to replace it... my mechanic friend up the street wanted $700 both told me you have to take the entire dash out to get to it... I watched your video and it was like the heavens opened up... I ordered the part for $30 bucks on ebay and did it myself... took me just over an hr to get it done... I didn't replace the resistor yet but got the fan motor replaced... it was a chore and I was sore the next day having to be upside down to reach the darn thing...whoever does the designs on these cars are complete idiots... but I got it done and saved myself a ton of money... thanks to your video I would have never attempted this had I not seen your video... again thanks a million...

  • @NeutronX101
    @NeutronX101 Před 2 lety

    Changing the air filter is very very awkward and annoying. Can believe you did this. Smart putting those pallets. Nissan designed everything hard in this car.

  • @ezHiker35
    @ezHiker35 Před 7 lety +5

    Thank you for this. I'm going to try it when I have time. My blower motor makes an awful squeaking noise. A shop quoted me $800 due to the labor supposedly involved. This sort of design makes me second guess getting another Nissan. Things that are prone to failure like blower motors should be easier to get to.

    • @JimmyShawsTidbits1
      @JimmyShawsTidbits1  Před 7 lety +1

      +Shawn Carver That's exactly what mine did for almost a year. It would come and go. One day it just stopped.
      Please let me know how it works for you. It definitely beats removing the dashboard. LOL!!!
      I really like my Nissan, but the way they designed this, I don't think I'll buy another. If I do it will be after finding where they are hiding the blower in the new one.

    • @ezHiker35
      @ezHiker35 Před 7 lety +2

      Jimmy Shaw's Tidbits Will do. Mine is a SPEC-V so I hope the clutch doesn't complicate things too much!

    • @dansyz80
      @dansyz80 Před 6 lety +1

      Check for the brake pedal, just for to not to re-adjust it after

  • @dansyz80
    @dansyz80 Před 6 lety +2

    I made it, as you said! Thank you! The guy saved 280$ and i made 60$ !
    You are great guy!

  • @bmj121
    @bmj121 Před 5 lety +3

    Thanks for posting this. Using this, I was able to replace a friend’s AC blower motor in about 2 hours. I even used your tip about the pallets! Thank again.

  • @timothyeasker5181
    @timothyeasker5181 Před 2 lety +1

    Great video, couldn't have done it without! Couldn't get all harnesses off black box. Just took the white ones off and tucked it up over steering column. New motor would not twist in. Bought another, same thing. Ended up filing down the first 2 small ridges that actually lock it in. Also shaved off the locking small curved piece just to right of screw hole. Motor then would twist in. Had an after market motor, wonder if original equipment would be the way to go. Thanks again, really appreciate guys like you!

  • @05ntgrace
    @05ntgrace Před 2 lety

    Thank you, great job editing and getting straight to the point, it gets old having to sit through others videos while they ramble on and on (and on)..... about unrelated things no body cares about. Thanks again.

  • @AllaNetWork
    @AllaNetWork Před 6 lety +1

    Great video and very helpful step by step. Had to replace a blower motor to my 2012 Nissan Sentra today. I watched a bunch of videos including dashboard removal. Your video stood out and it helped me a lot. Honestly it’s not an easy job first time especially if you do not have proper tools. It saved me $$. Thank you very Much for sharing your video.

  • @IPOOskar
    @IPOOskar Před 6 lety +4

    I just finished this on my girlfriend's​ car, thank you for your video, it was spot on 👍

    • @idaisukiyou
      @idaisukiyou Před 3 lety +1

      We share the same name but I am a girl and I'm gonna try to do this myself haha

  • @derekthompson2958
    @derekthompson2958 Před 7 lety +1

    I used your video as a guide to change the blower motor out on my 2010 Sentra. It was extremely helpful and I really appreciate you taking the time to make and post this video. Thank you.

  • @killertomatoes73
    @killertomatoes73 Před rokem +1

    If it’s really stuck in there I found using one of those 3 prong oil filter wrenches and a 3” extension with a ratchet will get the sucker loose

  • @emptychild5291
    @emptychild5291 Před 7 lety +3

    Thanks for the video, worked out exactly as you described. Saved us a day or two of ripping out the dashboard and a lot of money at the dealership!

  • @sparky8729
    @sparky8729 Před 5 lety +4

    Thanks for taking the time to make this video. It was a huge help. I was able to change my motor exactly as you described.

  • @BLD426
    @BLD426 Před 2 lety +2

    2026? Future me must have sent this link to me. I don't even own a Sentra yet.😁

  • @kouponkrazykeeta2668
    @kouponkrazykeeta2668 Před 4 lety +1

    Big thanks for this video my mechanic knows I’ll pay whatever for my cars but this job cost me $32 for the motor and 40 for labor quick fix and $70 compared to the 100-200 charge

  • @jmmazz
    @jmmazz Před rokem

    Thanks for the video. My motor is starting to die.
    And I thought changing the cabin filter required being a contortionist. Gotta love an HVAC designed for easy maintenance on a RH drive car, but not so much in its LH drive configuration.

  • @ferndog1461
    @ferndog1461 Před 7 lety +1

    Thanks Brother! The 2007-2012 NIssan Versas are somewhat similar to Sentras. My Girlfriend's 2007 A/C is weak, after research, The Versas' Evaporator go south after 4- 7 years. I dont want to take the whole Dash apart, either. I am following your work.

  • @wayneberetta
    @wayneberetta Před 7 lety +3

    OK i want to add to this video ,,I just put a blower motor in a 2012 Nissan Sentra SR 2.0..And this video is right on the money BUT I did not take the black box completely off just unplugged 2 plugs cause i could not get the 3rd plug out lol..omg it is a JOB but,,it is doable and better than taking out the dash,,,,,and the dealer would have charged $1200.00 dollar and I spent $48.76 new 1 on ebay.........works great,,,,Hope this info helps other people...it was a back breaker lord have mercy.!! lol good luck

    • @alexH08108
      @alexH08108 Před 5 lety +1

      I have the exact same car, about to dive in, thanks for this confidence boost

  • @raygonzales2457
    @raygonzales2457 Před 2 lety +2

    Great video!!! Thk you for making this easy to follow video. It saved me a ton of money.

  • @jdannug517
    @jdannug517 Před 8 lety +3

    Worked great on my 2010 Sentra! Thanks so much! Some of that stuff was hard to access due to the tight quarters but worth it.

  • @metaldragonbraveheart
    @metaldragonbraveheart Před 6 lety +3

    Just changed one on a 2008 Sentra did not have to disconnect the electronic box was able to just tuck it on top and behind steering wheel.

  • @theuceo0hhh632
    @theuceo0hhh632 Před 7 lety +2

    thanks man..i took out the driver seat and laid in car ..lol..saved alot of time..i did not have to take out black box with three plugs just push up into fire wall and pulled out the blower motor...thanks again

    • @kellylowe9701
      @kellylowe9701 Před 6 lety

      lol I did the same as well I just pushed that lil black box up and as far as possible without pulling any of them out

  • @italouruguayricano
    @italouruguayricano Před 3 lety +2

    Removing the three connectors on the black box is the worst part.. I was able to take out two, the black connector is very difficult.

  • @Autowizard2
    @Autowizard2 Před 7 lety +2

    Credit to poster. Saved me a ton of time tearing the dash apart!!!!

  • @Jay-wu1xe
    @Jay-wu1xe Před 2 měsíci +1

    Just used this video on the same car, thanks. It was a bear fitting my hands in there but I got it. The BCM bracket was the worst part for me, why couldn't it be in the kick panel? lol

  • @raymond11h96
    @raymond11h96 Před 5 lety +1

    Thanks for this video and the tip about the lying down on 2 pallets. I installed the blower motor and resistor on my 2008 Nissan Senta. Removing the old blower motor was super frustrating, but I got it done.

  • @glenwest8545
    @glenwest8545 Před 7 lety +1

    Thanks for the video, I have a 2009 Nissan Sentra with a noisy blower motor and I wasn't looking forward to ripping out the dash to get at the blower. Although it was a little tight, I found the plug-in connectors on the black box and blower were more difficult to remove than the blower itself. altogether the removal and installation went quite smoothly. The blower I bought came with a built-in resistor and cost $290.00 including tax in Canada. It took me about two an a half hours to remove it and about 1 hour to reinstall it. Thanks for your help!

  • @Lilleskoer
    @Lilleskoer Před 5 lety +2

    I have a 2009 Nissan Sentra. Minus 29 degrees BELOW zero up here in Canada yesterday and the blower stopped working. I checked the fuses, they are ok. NO other electrical problems in the car. How can I know what the next step to take is? Is there a way to know if it is a fusible link problem, blower fan problem, resister problem? If it was summer it would not be such an urgent fix, but colder weather is on it's way! Any help would be appreciated!! Great video, very straight forward :)

    • @JimmyShawsTidbits1
      @JimmyShawsTidbits1  Před 5 lety

      If the blower wasn't making any noise prior to this and all the fuses look good, I would try replacing the resistor first.

    • @Lilleskoer
      @Lilleskoer Před 5 lety +2

      @@JimmyShawsTidbits1 Thank you for the quick reply :) No noises prior, turned it off when I shut the car off to fill gas. Back in the car, start the car, turn the knob to get some heat - nothing, no sound, nothing. I did check the in car fuses and they are fine. So, on to the resistor. THANK YOU!! I will keep you updated :)

  • @anthonyconsole3678
    @anthonyconsole3678 Před 7 lety +1

    Thank you for the video helped me out. funny note my blower would make noises at higher speeds looks like it was due to a few acorns in the housing replaced the motor anyway at that point but might wanna check for debris when you have it open thanks again.

  • @thunderinmyroom
    @thunderinmyroom Před 7 lety +2

    Great video!! You made it so easy to replace my fan and saved me 600 bucks. Thank you so much!!

  • @robertweigel2789
    @robertweigel2789 Před 7 lety +1

    Wouldn't have been able to do it without this video!

  • @sharondaevans6373
    @sharondaevans6373 Před rokem +2

    Thank you so much you saved us thousands

  • @adam2084
    @adam2084 Před 4 lety

    I just bought the blower motor. It was the only part in stock. I'm hoping that will fix my problem for now since I don't have a resistor yet. I'm pretty sure it's just the motor. I read that there would be no air at all if it was a resistor problem but I have some air. It's like the motor is having trouble spinning. Hitting bumps in the road use to get it up and going but now it just doesn't want to spin full speed. Thanks for the video. I'm going to try to do this later today.

    • @JimmyShawsTidbits1
      @JimmyShawsTidbits1  Před 4 lety

      If your motor was still running somewhat you should be good. In my case it was run till it completely died.

    • @adam2084
      @adam2084 Před 4 lety +1

      Jimmy Shaw's Tidbits Took me an hour and a half but I got it done. Worst part was getting the 3 connectors off of the black box. I could get my arms up there but no room to pull on the connectors lol. Thanks again for the detailed video. Saved a lot of money and my family and I don’t have to suffer the heat anymore.

    • @JimmyShawsTidbits1
      @JimmyShawsTidbits1  Před 4 lety

      Sure glad it helped!

    • @Issicra
      @Issicra Před 3 lety

      @@adam2084 How did you get those connectors off? I'm having a bit of trouble, myself. Thanks

    • @adam2084
      @adam2084 Před 3 lety +1

      @@Issicra Problem I had was once I got my arm up there, my arm was wedged and no room to pull. I pretty much had to wiggle it loose with my fingers only with some limited wrist movement. That’s why it took me so long. Once loose, it was nothing to pull it out and get the new one in.

  • @jknewtron
    @jknewtron Před 5 lety +1

    Awesome how-to video! It just helped me change my blower. Thank you. Also nice touch adding the video stabilization.

  • @Chubbs-kg8re
    @Chubbs-kg8re Před 6 lety +1

    I replaced mine from start to finish 3 hours thank you very much for the video it helped a lot

  • @ClifeDJCompany
    @ClifeDJCompany Před 6 lety +1

    I watched this video more than 2 times and damn it was really confusing. then i went ahead and replaced the resistor since that was the first thing to do when your fan stops working. it started working again but the fan is so loud. like someone was caught in there. so i watched this video again and I'm finally getting it somehow! I just dont get that part where you took out the glove box? at 3:00 what were you trying to remove and which side?

  • @TravelingTexasFisherman
    @TravelingTexasFisherman Před 5 lety +1

    Man what a money saver!! Thank you!! Was able to save a person 1400!!!

  • @juggaklown1
    @juggaklown1 Před 3 lety

    I couldn't get the black wire harness odd the black box. No matter what I did. It wouldn't pop off. Option for someone that may have that same issue.
    You can push the box up what I guess would be the steering column? There is a spot that the box will fit in. I was able to get both white ones off, and just happened after an hour to try that. Now, with that said, I'm not sure if that will damage any of the wires. So do at your own risk. I'm just now getting finished up, so will comment if everything works as should.
    Edit: everything is working well. That was a pain. And I still need to get the pin back in the booster. Think I went too far down. Thanks for this video.

  • @senhorpoopypants
    @senhorpoopypants Před rokem

    @Jimmy Shaw so I did this, but now that everything is reconnected. The car hesitates to accelerate, the brake lights stay on and the cruise control doesn't work. Any ideas?

  • @robertplas8804
    @robertplas8804 Před 7 měsíci

    Thank you for your video! So, you didn’t remove the lower dashboard, just the duct?

  • @BrodeyDoverosx
    @BrodeyDoverosx Před 2 lety

    Thanks for the video. Came in handy to replace the blower motor on my Dad’s 2010 Sentra.

  • @alc3842
    @alc3842 Před 4 lety +1

    Thanks for uploading this helpful video. I found lots of leaves in mine. Do you know where the air intake is so I can add some type of filter?

  • @City_BusDriver
    @City_BusDriver Před rokem +1

    At 4:00 min of the video. Do not put a screwdriver to the bracket. You will bend it

  • @salvadorsanchez7274
    @salvadorsanchez7274 Před měsícem

    After putting it all back together my acceleration was a little rough and I realized my brake lights are permanently on. Do I need to adjust the brake pedal now? How much does that cost? (Great video btw)

  • @clarkbreen4634
    @clarkbreen4634 Před 7 lety +4

    This is exactly the way to do it

  • @MacktasticSlick_
    @MacktasticSlick_ Před 3 lety +1

    I know this is an old video but I replaced the blower motor on my Sentra and after putting everything back, now my brakes are stuck on, do you know of a way to adjust the pedal or that little rod or something? Gotta floor the car to barely overcome the brakes

  • @aggiebear4128
    @aggiebear4128 Před 6 lety +1

    Will be doing this, on my 07 spec v, thanks for the tool list makes it more organized. Good video!

  • @flavioaiza
    @flavioaiza Před 7 lety +2

    In portugues
    Esse vídeo bem detalhado me ajudou muito. Obrigado
    In ingles
    This very detailed video helped me a lot. Thank you

  • @SummerAbate
    @SummerAbate Před 6 lety +1

    Thanks so much for posting this video!! We were able to follow it and replace our blower motor successfully! Very helpful, and much preferred to dismantling the entire dash. Liked and subscribed, well deserved! :)

  • @wiggythekid
    @wiggythekid Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you for the video, was very helpful and I was able to get mine replaced easily!

  • @lookwithin
    @lookwithin Před 3 lety +1

    Already did the job thanks so much for this video got it done in no time!! 🙏🏼

  • @aktony6223
    @aktony6223 Před rokem

    I think we witness the first time traveler , he took a clip from the year 2026😂

  • @donwu1674
    @donwu1674 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank u made it easier for me to take out for ur help

  • @frankp873
    @frankp873 Před 7 lety +1

    Great instructions. It saved me a great deal of time and money. Thank you!

  • @keshiachino6944
    @keshiachino6944 Před 9 měsíci

    Great video. Thanks. But mine is making a little noise is that normal.

  • @randymcdonald5819
    @randymcdonald5819 Před 6 lety +1

    Did this and it worked GREAT. But has anyone experienced brake issues after doing the repair? Thinking it might just be a coincidance but thought I would ask!

    • @JimmyShawsTidbits1
      @JimmyShawsTidbits1  Před 6 lety

      I don't know about anyone else, but I didn't.

    • @CG-br5hi
      @CG-br5hi Před 6 lety +1

      I did the same and it worked great for blower motor. However, I found when I put switch to parking and press foot brake, the brake symbol was not showing on dashboard. But using Manual parking brake, the symbol is showing on dashboard, I am not sure which steps I did wrong.

    • @calebperry4054
      @calebperry4054 Před 6 lety +1

      did you find out what was wrong? I did the repair and now the brake pedal wont go down at all!!!

    • @CG-br5hi
      @CG-br5hi Před 6 lety +1

      CALEB PERRY my brake did go down, only there is no brake symbol shows on dashboard. Someone told me it only show when parking brake is pulled. I am still not sure which is right. Did you put the Clevis pin back to the right place? Initially, I put wrong place for the clevis pin the brake wouldn’t go down. After I adjusted it to the right place it works for me. Please check you clevis pin whether it’s in right place.

    • @calebperry4054
      @calebperry4054 Před 6 lety +1

      ha that was it. I had the clevis pin not running through the brake pedal also. I fixed it and it works great. Thank you!

  • @alexnava7664
    @alexnava7664 Před 5 lety

    I have same issue and change out the risistor only . and seems to be the first thing to go out first .i have cold ac now there 25 bucks on amazon did it in 28 min....thank you jesus...

    • @mustangdanny97
      @mustangdanny97 Před 2 měsíci

      Do you have to remove everything the guy showed in video to replace resistor? Like do you have to remove blower motor also?

    • @alexnava7664
      @alexnava7664 Před 2 měsíci

      @@mustangdanny97 no you can try and just change out the risistor first and see but if you fan dnt come on try the risistor its like a switch for the blower motor to come on.

    • @mustangdanny97
      @mustangdanny97 Před 2 měsíci

      @@alexnava7664 okay great thank you so much for your information. Yes the fan is not coming on at all. Thank you so much

    • @alexnava7664
      @alexnava7664 Před 2 měsíci

      And if it dnt come in after it the blower motor..carefull when it does come on dust will kick up

  • @grandparolie
    @grandparolie Před 7 lety +1

    Awesome video and as he mentioned replace the resistor as well.

  • @jschaul100
    @jschaul100 Před 4 lety +1

    Great video, saved me a lot of labor! Thanks for sharing.

  • @jasonlee5384
    @jasonlee5384 Před 5 lety +1

    I highly appreciate this video it was very helpful. I have to say you did save me a lot of money. Two Thumbs Up 👍👍

  • @recrdholdr
    @recrdholdr Před 3 lety

    Good video as long as you don't get motion sickness.

  • @adityareddy7527
    @adityareddy7527 Před 6 lety

    How did you remove the final rod with the weird head? I am trying all different tools they don’t seem to work, the nut and the weird head with two holes seem to be jammed together. I have a 17mm wrench and pliers to hold the end with the holes but the head and nut just won’t turn separately

  • @caesarguzman5831
    @caesarguzman5831 Před 4 lety +1

    Hey Jimmy, did you try swapping out the relay first? And then moved on to the blower after knowing that wasn the problem?

    • @caesarguzman5831
      @caesarguzman5831 Před 4 lety +1

      How did you know it was the blower motor?

    • @JimmyShawsTidbits1
      @JimmyShawsTidbits1  Před 4 lety

      The blower motor started making a grinding noise on and off for about a year. Toward the end it wouldn't stop making the noise. Finally one day it got really bad and finally just stopped. So I knew I needed the blower and when Autozone told me about the resister I figured seeing the motor died the resister wasn't far behind if not the reason it finally died.

    • @caesarguzman5831
      @caesarguzman5831 Před 4 lety

      @@JimmyShawsTidbits1 mine made that same grinding noise but it would stop making it if I turned it back off and on. Tbe other day I was in the car idling, and the heat went off.. I start playing with the buttons and it came on for a few seconds, then it stopped. Do you think I the blower motor finally died? This car does have 240,000 miles