AC squeel
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AC squeel
On my mom'* 96 SE the AC compressor (or the pully/clutch thing) makes an obnoxiously loud squeeling noise when the AC is off. To me it sounds like metal on metal but that may be incorrect. Once the AC is turned on, even on the lowest setting the sound goes away completely. Which is why I think it is the clutch part. When the AC is on it still blows cold air so the actual compressor works.
does anyone know how to fix this? or what needs to be replaced? Its loud enough to be heard when all the windows are up and the radio is on.
Please help, thanks in advance.
does anyone know how to fix this? or what needs to be replaced? Its loud enough to be heard when all the windows are up and the radio is on.
Please help, thanks in advance.
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Re: AC squeel
Originally Posted by corvettecrazy
the AC compressor (or the pully/clutch thing) makes an obnoxiously loud squeeling noise when the AC is off.
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My car is doing the same thing,ac blows ice cold nothing wrong their,but every now and then i get this jingling metal to metal sound when the ac is off,as soon a i turn the ac on the noise goes away.
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Ol' timer is right.. you don't want to spend uneccesary funds if you don't have to.. another way of doing it without tearing the car apart is to start the car.. take a hose ( water hose will work ) and use it like a stethascope.. go from pulley to pulley and check the AC pulley from under the car.. you will be able to pin point the area or pulley.. however be careful not to get pulled/caught by the pulley and belt..
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Originally Posted by russianpolarbear
Could also shoot some lube on all the pullys to see if that doesnt break loose the hang up you have,
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Originally Posted by russianpolarbear
Could also shoot some lube on all the pullys to see if that doesnt break loose the hang up you have,
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Originally Posted by Ol' Timer
Originally Posted by russianpolarbear
Could also shoot some lube on all the pullys to see if that doesnt break loose the hang up you have,
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Originally Posted by Paulnold
My car is doing the same thing,ac blows ice cold nothing wrong their,but every now and then i get this jingling metal to metal sound when the ac is off,as soon a i turn the ac on the noise goes away.
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Sounds like the air gap on the compressor clutch has closed up. The clutch plate is a press fit and can be adjusted on the car with the proper tool. The air gap should be around .030”. I have heard that some AutoZone stores rent clutch remover tools.