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Dodgeyaussie
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I 'think" it's the bearings in the A/C clutch as the noise varies when you turn the A/C on/off. Anyone heard this before?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UPaWQTuUmcA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6OP_f9BwPc


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I know that sound,it is money about to leave your wallet!

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Ha!

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qship96 wrote:I know that sound,it is money about to leave your wallet!
lolz

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Dodgeyaussie wrote:I 'think" it's the bearings in the A/C clutch as the noise varies when you turn the A/C on/off. Anyone heard this before?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UPaWQTuUmcA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6OP_f9BwPc
almost sounds like transmission - but when you shut off the A/C I think you are on the right track - did you figure this out?

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HansCC wrote:
Dodgeyaussie wrote:I 'think" it's the bearings in the A/C clutch as the noise varies when you turn the A/C on/off. Anyone heard this before?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UPaWQTuUmcA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6OP_f9BwPc
almost sounds like transmission - but when you shut off the A/C I think you are on the right track - did you figure this out?
Not yet, Before I opened the hood I too thought it was transmission, but it seems to be coming more from the front of the car. I want to pull the a/c belt and see if the noise goes away. Haven't had a chance yet as it's been raining here for 4 days straight.

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does it change pitch when u turn the wheel? sounds like PS pump to me.
what is dripping down in the first video?

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3Q Jay wrote:does it change pitch when u turn the wheel? sounds like PS pump to me.
what is dripping down in the first video?

Steering doesn't affect it. It was raining out, so it's just water.

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Mine makes that noise, and it is from the A/C clutch. Spray some wd-40, or pb blaster into the clutch. If the sound goes away, or lessens, bingo.

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Jttoka wrote:Mine makes that noise, and it is from the A/C clutch. Spray some wd-40, or pb blaster into the clutch. If the sound goes away, or lessens, bingo.

That's what i thought it was. I'll try that when i see the car next


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