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#3318713 - 08/13/16 08:30 PM Is my A/C compressor dying?
B1GBlackV1C Rookie Registered: 06/22/15 Posts: 76 Loc: HTX	So about a month ago, my A/C compressor started making more noise than usual, to the point where I can hear it inside the car. However, the compressor only makes noise UNDER 30 MPH; as soon as 3rd or OD kicks in (or I rev like hell), the compressor shuts up. I popped the hood and all the racket is coming from the clutch on the compressor when it starts spinning. The noise completely goes away when I turn the A/C off; no noise when just using the vent or blower fan. As of now my A/C still works decently, but it's getting noisier. It's hot as hell here in TX right now (95-100 degrees daily and 50%+ humidity) and I think the stress of blasting my A/C everyday is finally catching up to me. Do I need a completely new compressor? What is parts and labor going to cost me to fix this issue? Here's the sound in question: http://vocaroo.com/i/s0y8567D0UXI (Exterior audio from engine bay) http://vocaroo.com/i/s0uWKHbh8s7X (Interior audio) Edited by cmd_1992 (08/13/16 08:52 PM) _________________________ 2011 Crown Victoria P72 - "Austin" - retired ATX DPS cruiser
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#3320545 - 08/15/16 04:03 PM Re: Is my A/C compressor dying? [Re: B1GBlackV1C]
s33k3r Climber Registered: 08/12/13 Posts: 888 Loc: Dallas, Texas	I'm in the same boat. I have a bearing that is going out. I haven't found a good solution either, beyond wait 'til it dies, save until then, and then replace once it dies. I am all in for a better answer, however. _________________________ Click to reveal... Proud owner of a 2001 Crown Victoria "Tory" that the wife stole [aka "The BeigeMobile" (TM)]. Stock except for 17" wheels and the JVC head unit added 1/11/2014. "Happy wife, happy life." Proud owner of a 2003 CVPI [aka "Winter Lord" aka "Winterr"]. Stock except for the BH1976 harness, the 17" GT wheels plus the 235/60R17 tires (generic from Discount Tire) and the Pioneer head unit that my wife bought me for my birthday. 2003 LTC Cartier L -- Too many nice things to list about it, AND it's green! Originally Posted By therealdnewton3 And so, putting on a CAI and exhaust mod on a fuel injected 4.6L 2v land barge that spends 99.99999% of it's time at partial throttle will mean diddly squat to economy. Originally Posted By Fordguy78 Cobra Vic... Need a [donor] car (preferably a 03-04 cobra), stainless works headers, custom clutch pedals, beer, lots of beer, time, money, money, money and when you think [you're] almost done, more time and beer and money.
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#3320649 - 08/15/16 06:17 PM Re: Is my A/C compressor dying? [Re: B1GBlackV1C]
85ltdcrownvic Member Registered: 03/20/16 Posts: 423 Loc: Naples, Fl	My post must have not posted. Its counterintuative to just throw money at a car and hope to solve a problem but my advice is to replace the clutch yourself and see if it makes a difference. It sounds like the clutch is slipping.
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#3324625 - 08/19/16 12:29 AM Re: Is my A/C compressor dying? [Re: B1GBlackV1C]
bspurloc Climber Registered: 07/09/09 Posts: 887 Loc: New England	I would replace the bearing before it completely fails. a bearing is Cheap... should be under $10 Ignoring it and seizing the compressor costing $250+ fluid etc etc etc can run $800 or more. _________________________ '03 Sport '07 Audi Q7 '87 Thunderbird 250,000 miles v6 blown head gasket . I regret having it towed to the junk yard.
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#3325049 - 08/19/16 10:15 AM Re: Is my A/C compressor dying? [Re: B1GBlackV1C]
GrandMarq9807 Over the Hill Registered: 05/10/10 Posts: 4420 Loc: Virginia	Noise with clutch engaged is 99% a internal issue, likely compressor replacement time... The clutch idler bearing(read cheap fix) makes noise even when disengaged... _________________________ 1998 Grand Marquis LS. 96K mi. .. Stock 2007 Grand Marquis GS. 90K mi. .. Stock 1996 F-150 XLT 196K mi Beater, Stock ----------My Toys---------(links are up) 1969 Fairlane Cobra 428CJ 4-Speed 1972 Comet GT Restomod 306, C4 1988 Turbo Coupe 331 AOD & 3.73 .. Pressurized ½ Motor is History ***************NEW TOY!!!******************* 1969 Base Fairlane 302, C4, 45K mi(really!) Now with P/S & PDB Gonna wake it up with a Blue Print headed 347
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#3325097 - 08/19/16 11:32 AM Re: Is my A/C compressor dying? [Re: GrandMarq9807]
bspurloc Climber Registered: 07/09/09 Posts: 887 Loc: New England	Originally Posted By GrandMarq9807 Noise with clutch engaged is 99% a internal issue, likely compressor replacement time... The clutch idler bearing(read cheap fix) makes noise even when disengaged... Bah! U got me again! I missed that fact! Still u dont want to wait for the compressor to implode and spread tons of contamination throughout the system! also, if u replace the compressor, replace that Accumulator next to it, it is ready to fail anyway! Just had mine rust out even though the car is always garaged... _________________________ '03 Sport '07 Audi Q7 '87 Thunderbird 250,000 miles v6 blown head gasket . I regret having it towed to the junk yard.
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