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  1. dwe8922

    dwe8922 Formula Junior

    Feb 27, 2004
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    David
    #1 dwe8922, Jun 24, 2009
    On my 360, the ac compressor made a metallic whining noise at idle. Turn the ac off, and it goes away. It was especially hot in FL that day, and the next time I drove the car, it did not make the noise. Any ideas?

    Thanks!
    David
     
  2. JohnnyS

    JohnnyS F1 World Champ
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    #2 JohnnyS, Jun 24, 2009
    Last edited: Jun 24, 2009
    Was the AC cooling okay? I'm thinking the clutch? Do you think if the belt was slipping it could have made the noise? Actually, I have experienced that in other cars and it seemed to be a combination of compressor operating and freon compression during hot days. I've never had a failure of a clutch.
     
  3. dwe8922

    dwe8922 Formula Junior

    Feb 27, 2004
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    #3 dwe8922, Jun 25, 2009
    The ac was cooling well, and there wasn't any belt slippage. It was just a constant metallic sound; not very loud, but definitely noticeable.
     
  4. anthonyh

    anthonyh Rookie

    Oct 13, 2008
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    #4 anthonyh, Jun 26, 2009
    Did the condenser, by any chance take a wee hit? Do have it inspected with the car on a ramp or lift. If the tube has got pinched or squeezed, it could make that sound even for a while after the AC is switched off.
     

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