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Tony345
07-29-2005, 12:54 PM
Maybe some genius here can help me cause i'm a tard when it comes to somethings.
I hear this sound coming from underneath the hood like a squeek or a bird is being crushed. When I looked into the hood it appeared to me that the bigger pulley on the right was making the noise. (but seriously it was so high pitched i couldnt tell.) It appears to me that the pulley also has like a crank that works independently of it? Well the independent part makes the noise and struggles to run (or atleast it appears to). It also seems to me like the noise only comes on when the ac is on.
Can anyone help?

Mulder
07-29-2005, 12:59 PM
That is your AC compressor. The pulley on the front of it has an electrically-operated clutch that engages the compressor when the AC is on, otherwise it is disengaged and the pulley freewheels. If the squeaking is coming from this area, it may be the AC belt being loose and needing adjustment or replacement, or there could be a problem with the clutch itself. There could also be an issue with the compressor or the AC system.
First thing to do is inspect the belt and see if it is slipping, then go from there. If you have no idea what any of this means find someone more experienced to help you, or take it to a shop.
It would also be helpful if you would add the car you have to your profile.

Tony345
07-29-2005, 01:02 PM
thank you, i figured it was my a/c compressor. I'll have someone take a look at it, is it ok to drive without the ac on?

Mulder
07-29-2005, 01:06 PM
Of course, you can turn the AC on or off anytime you want so just don't push the button. The only problem will be if it's a hot day, you'll be uncomfortable.
Or are you asking something else, like is it ok to remove the belt? If so the answer to that is also yes, that belt only runs the compressor and isn't needed for the engine to run.

Tony345
07-29-2005, 01:09 PM
Haha, yeah I knew I could turn the A/C off with the push of a button. I just want to know if I drove the car with the A/C off it would break my car or make it blow into a million pieces.

Mulder
07-29-2005, 01:16 PM
Nah, it's just like any other accessory, you can have it on or off at any time. In fact if you normally drive with the AC on you'll find the car has noticeably more power with it off.

Tony345
07-29-2005, 01:17 PM
Awsome, thanks alot. Especially to you, since you've seemed to be the guy who answers most of my questions. I would buy you a beer!

Mulder
07-29-2005, 01:23 PM
I would buy you a beer!

Hold that thought for when/if you're in NYC. :)

Tony345
07-29-2005, 01:26 PM
I've always wanted to go just for *****s and giggles. But I've heard the summer is my best bet on visiting it. (fyi the x-files rocked)