ICEMAN 31

whenever I turn on my AC I hear an awful ticking, it sounds like its coming from the belt because when I accelerate the ticking accelerate also

also I got an SES light today and the ticking is at its worst, would an ac issue throw a SES code

01ssreda4

iTrader: (96)

compressor might be on its way out. turn it off and see what happens to the noise.

FiredUpZ28

I know there is a code for A/C but we never threw it even after removal of the system. Get the code scanned and let us know.

ICEMAN 31

when i turn of the ac the noise goes away, turn it on and tick tick tick tick, but the AC is working great inside (aside from the ticking)

01ssreda4

iTrader: (96)

maybe try adding some oil in the system.

ICEMAN 31

she is due for an oil change, i am taking her in for some 0w 30 tomorrow, she is running fine. how much would a ac compressor with installation cost me

FiredUpZ28

You can find a used one for cheap. I wouldn't in a million years pay to get it installed, but you are gonna have to pay for a recharge, since you can't put a vacuum on the system unless you have the machine.

01ssreda4

iTrader: (96)

i meant oil in the compressor not in the motor.............

01ssreda4

iTrader: (96)

they have a vacuum at harbor friehgt for like 20 bucks but you need an air compressor to make it work.

ICEMAN 31

lol wow i am an idiot and i knew that also

ICEMAN 31

whats cheap?

how much is a new one?

how much is a recharge?

Mike2kZ

iTrader: (3)

Definably your compressor.

Cycopath

wow. conveniently i have the exact same issue. i was told to try the tensioner and the idler pulley before spending the cash on the compressor. tried the tensioner today (and a new belt while at it) and that didnt solve anything. before dishing out the $500 for a compressor, i would like to try a couple other things. would a simple recharge help at all? i am not very knowledgeable with the AC system. again, the AC blows cold air, just sounds terrible....

Mike2kZ

iTrader: (3)

I highly doubt it. The sound is most likely coming from the bearings/clutch on the compressor pully. It's not that uncommon unfortunately.

Cycopath

it seems as if you are correct. just as a last hope before the compressor, i greased the idler pulley to make sure it wasnt that. i guess the only other piece in the system is the compressor.

can you replace/grease the bearings/clutch without having to replace the compressor? is it rather simple, i am not a mechanic, but i am rather capable of working on cars if i have a little knowledge of the item. common sense goes a long way

ICEMAN 31

hey cycopath, did you get a service engine soon light when this started happening.

Cycopath

not that i remember. it started last summer, but i forgot to deal with it over winter.

you can always go to autozone, checker, etc and get them to read the code for you to know if its associated or not

Mike2kZ

iTrader: (3)

I'm pretty sure it's all one unit like our hub bearings and those damn seals at the end of the power steering racks.

You usually replace the compressor, dryer(Accumulator), and orifice tube at the same time. You may get away with not replacing the dryer. Kind of depends on how old it is.

Try to find a write up somewhere, I'd do it but I'm about to leave the house.

bigtim02ta

iTrader: (1)

a new vacuum pump is about 3oo bucks .

ICEMAN 31

got a new ac compressor and dryer and all the fixen, i have a mechanic that always gets me great deals and he got me everything and installed it. It overall cost me about 350 bucks. But damn am I glad that ticking is gone