Funny A/C compressor noise

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The Edge
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I recently noticed the A/C compressor making funny noises usually when it's really cold out. I just took my car in for the 15K service and they confirmed the compressor is louder than usual so they ordered the part and will replace under warranty.

Just thought I'd let you guys know in case you have the same problem.


BBISHOPPCM
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It seems we have all had this problem. My compressor was replaced under warranty, and there was no improvement.

uglymale
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can you tell me what this noise sounds like?

i noticed some noise from the A/C when the fan speed is less than "3", kind of like a low pitched whine.

what other known "defects" are there regarding the '08 versa?
The Edge wrote:I recently noticed the A/C compressor making funny noises usually when it's really cold out. I just took my car in for the 15K service and they confirmed the compressor is louder than usual so they ordered the part and will replace under warranty.

Just thought I'd let you guys know in case you have the same problem.

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Driving Instructor
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Hi,I had the same issue, my A/C would "purr/growl" when the A/C light goes on. Nissan changed it under wanranty and it returned............

Let me know if you fixe the problem if not

GET USED TO IT!

GP

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have any of you seen a fog come out of the vents? its happend to me a few times...

Slither
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Driving Instructor wrote:Hi,I had the same issue, my A/C would "purr/growl" when the A/C light goes on. Nissan changed it under wanranty and it returned............

Let me know if you fixe the problem if not

GET USED TO IT!

GP
Mines been 'growler' right from the start. Strange isn't it? You only notice it in the winter months. My 03 Sentra was the same. Cheap parts?

I told the techs couple of years ago, they said nothing wrong, so I've left it.

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Nope, I noticed it from the start......... summer..winter.... all 4 seasons. And it's worst cause I drive with no music on and usually the fan is on low so I HEAR EVERYTHING!


Visaversa
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superskunk wrote:have any of you seen a fog come out of the vents? its happend to me a few times...
This is normal for humid days

Knightro2
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I've had a noise since I bought it over a year ago. Not sure if I would classify it as a "purr" but more of a sound like when you flick the little baseboard door stop in your home. Make sense? Anyone else get that noise?

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Mine makes a "skkurrrooom" noise.

And/Or a "hrrrrrooosh"!
Modified by Mubbly at 1:35 PM 12/18/2008

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Onyxblue
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superskunk wrote:have any of you seen a fog come out of the vents? its happend to me a few times...
Stop smoking in the car!

[sorry, couldn't stop commenting]

Shad0wXCalibur
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I think just about every Versa does it. Mine did it. A Versa I parked beside made the same sound also. I don't know if that's normal compressor noises or what but it always bothered me.

Slither
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I can only best describe it [the sound] as a kinda growly-rattle?

Unlike driving instructor I only hear it in the winter months.

Cheap nylon pulley? Like I mentioned, my previous 03 Sentra from the same factory made the same sound.

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yea ive noticed that it has been louder than usual...havent gotten to get it checked


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