A/C causing clicking, warm air and maybe hissing?

2008 NISSAN PATHFINDER
208,000 MILES • 4.0L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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ALEDMAN87
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When the car is in park with the A/C on, if I rev the engine to low RPMs for 20-30 seconds, a clicking sound starts, and it sounds driver side by the tire well area. This clicking sound also happens when driving and accelerating at low RPMs to stay at a cruising speed, if I press on the accelerator the sound stops but then will come right back if I rev at low RPMs, video attached.

Also, 75% of the time that I stop still but keep the car running, the air starts to get warm. Like drive thru or even in park just waiting for kids from school, air will 75% of the time get warm, otherwise while I’m driving its ice cold.

I’m pretty sure I hear a hissing or deflating sound as well, If I turn off the A/C the sound goes away, if I rev the engine a few times or turn off the A/C the sound goes away within 10-15 seconds and when I turn back on the A/C I hear a mechanical sounds for 3-4 seconds and then that sound goes away.. but after a few seconds of it running 20-30 second, the hissing sound is back.
Aug 29, 2023 at 3:58 AM
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STRAILER
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I don't see the video you must allow it to upload completely before submitting. I am pretty sure the mode blend door actuator has gone out which can make the noise you have described. Here is how to change it out. Check out the images (below). Please let us know how it goes.
Aug 29, 2023 at 10:46 AM
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ALEDMAN87
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Here’s the video.
Aug 29, 2023 at 12:01 PM
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ALEDMAN87
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Also, is that the correct photo? The instructions screenshot looks right but the photo diagram says fuel pump.
Aug 29, 2023 at 12:02 PM
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STRAILER
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Sorry, pilot error, I fixed it. thanks for the video. This is not the blend door actuator; it sounds more like the A/C compressor is going bad. Here is a generic guide to help you step by step with instructions in the diagrams below to show you how on your car:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-air-conditioner-compressor

and this video will help as well:

https://youtu.be/4EqdrBVb0sY?si=P_5h35bodjuxh0TW

Check out the images (below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.
Aug 30, 2023 at 3:21 AM
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ALEDMAN87
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Thank you! Could this be the cause of the air conditioner blowing warm air when I’m stopped for too long or sitting in park?
Aug 30, 2023 at 4:22 AM
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STRAILER
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Yep, it sure can. Please let me know.
Aug 31, 2023 at 3:19 AM
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