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Old 04-30-2008, 05:03 AM
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whenever i use my a/c my motor makes loud noises, sounds horrid. any ideas?
Old 04-30-2008, 12:24 PM
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AC compressor may be going out. Have you checked the belt on the compressor?
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did sort of, i didn't notice anything
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Originally Posted by 95GreenZ28
AC compressor may be going out. Have you checked the belt on the compressor?
i agree, look for metal shavings around it too... my compressor clutch went and it made some rediculous noises, so i cut the belt to it.

i havent bothered replacing it yet since i live in buffalo and have ttops.
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sounds like the compressor.
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how often does it cycle?...(clutch engage)




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