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air conditioner problem? - 5/6/2008 2:13:41 PM

blc0527

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I cut the air conditioner on after starting my car a couple of days ago, and I heard a short squeaking noise. It only lasted for only a short second. I ignored it. Today, when I was driving home, I cut the AC on and it did the same thing, very short squeak, but I could feel the vehicle hesitate/lag/jump, or whatever you may call it. It wasn't like I was cutting it full blast. Just level 1 on the AC knob. It sounded like the fan belt, but I'm unfamiliar with what the real cause is or may be. Anyone got any information? Thanks in advance.

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RE: air conditioner problem? - 5/6/2008 5:15:27 PM

dsm1990gsx

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Does your a/c blow cold air? What you hear is just the a/c clutch engaging, nothing to worry abt.

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RE: air conditioner problem? - 5/6/2008 6:20:53 PM

blc0527

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The AC blows cold air..... seems to work fine. I haven't noticed that noise though until recently, and I've been using the AC for at least a month now.

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RE: air conditioner problem? - 5/6/2008 7:10:37 PM

Manybrews

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loose belt.

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RE: air conditioner problem? - 5/9/2008 7:54:26 AM

RMUDBUGS

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You may need a new belt.

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RE: air conditioner problem? - 5/10/2008 7:10:54 PM

dsm1990gsx

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Turn the a/c on and open the hood; watch the a/c clutch come on listen for the noise. When the a/c is on it puts an extra load on the engine and gives it that lag you feel while driving.

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1998 Svt Contour-dd
2003 Escape-g/f's car

1993 Tsi-parted out/junked
1995 Altima gxe-sold

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