Need some advice

[metalrocke]

Well apparently my compressor is broken on my car and was wondering if anyone knows a good compressor that would work for a 2007 Infiniti M35X. The dealer wanted to charge me 1800 to fix my compressor but I'm checking online for a NEW compressor (part only) is only 400 bucks.

Another issue I'm having with my car is a creaking noise coming from the front end of the car. It is starting to get louder, especially in drive thrus. It only happens at low speeds but its mostly when I drive from a dead stop to about 15 mph then it stops. Anyone have this problem before and if so what did it turn out to be?

Thanks

[Ilya]

Can't help on the compressor but for the creaking sound, how many miles on your car? What's been replaced suspension wise before?

[steve_c]

Well apparently my compressor is broken on my car.....

Metal,
"Apparently my compressor is broken" is a broad stroke!
When you say the dealer wants 1800 to fix your compressor, you mean it can be fixed without it being replaced?

If the dealer says the unit can be fixed, there is a good chance he might be leaving the system intact & servicing the compressor in-car.
I would do everything possible to keep it that way too, especially if the system has a good charge in it, and does not leak!
The problem is, if that is the case, the $1800 price tag is high!

Is it a non-engaging clutch problem? Is the unit Seized up? If so, is it the clutch causing the seizure?

You want to be 100% sure the compressor is defective because it involves a few steps before removal & after install
in getting it all repaired safely & working in the end. This requires quite a bit of AC skill sets!

BTW, does the new $400 compressor include the clutch & pulley?

[metalrocke]

Thank y'all for the replies, I appreciate it.

About the creaking noise: The suspension has never been changed before. The car currently has 128k Miles on it, its been serviced at infiniti the last 3 years.

Compressor: The tech told me the compressor was "locked" or something like that, The compressor i was looking at only came with a clutch , and no pulley.

I am going to go this morning to see if I can get a better deal since I've been going to that dealership for 3 years so hopefully they can hook me up.

If anyone has any advice on the creaking noise , please advise.

Thanks