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Old 06-28-2009, 05:35 PM
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Default AC compressor making noise when not in use
Last week I put a used AC compressor on my car and had the system charged. Everything seemed ok until yesterday when I noticed a high-pitched metallic grinding noise coming from the compressor when the car is on and the belt is turning but the compressor isn't actually on. When I turn on the AC and the clutch engages the noise stops. Any ideas?
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The clutch is going bad.
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Most likely it is the clutch bearing. Idk if you can just buy a clutch or not.

Where did you buy the pump from?
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