belt squeal
07-28-2008, 11:31 PM
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belt squeal
Guys, I searched in the archives, but am unsure. I turned on the ac today and was met w/ a loud squealing noise that went away after awhile (w/ engine speed). The voltimeter dropped to 12v during this occurrence. The noise goes away w/ no AC. Is it an AC belt that I am looking at?
07-29-2008, 12:55 AM
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yeah, I replaced mine recently, and the A/C works better... Anyway, if that doesn't work, I've heard that the A/C compressors on these cars tend to enjoy a good seize up.
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My money's on the compressor locking up, if the AC is not working...
Happened to me, with the exact symptoms you described, plus the A/C was no longer chilling (you didn't say if the A/C still worked...)
If however the A/C still works, then the belt should be tightened or possibly replaced (they get slippy and glazed with age/use. -While you're at it, CHECK THE SIGHT GLASS!!! -If you see bubbles, bet it topped off before it does run low and seize-up completely.
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Happened to me, with the exact symptoms you described, plus the A/C was no longer chilling (you didn't say if the A/C still worked...)
If however the A/C still works, then the belt should be tightened or possibly replaced (they get slippy and glazed with age/use. -While you're at it, CHECK THE SIGHT GLASS!!! -If you see bubbles, bet it topped off before it does run low and seize-up completely.
Keith
07-29-2008, 02:29 PM
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AC is working fine today w/ no squeaks. I am assuming it's the belt. I'll have it in to the mechanic this weekend for boost gauge install and oil change, so I'll have him check. Thanks for the help.
