Loud A/C Noise

[huskyfan23]

Hey. Today it's 80 so I plugged in my A/C compressor (unplug it in the winter), and when I engaged the A/C the engine idled really weird and the compressor made a real loud noise. Is the compressor shot or does it need a recharge? Thanks!

 

[Positive Vibes]

When mine took a dump it was making horrible noises and started to get red out. The puppy was smokin. Why do you unplug it in the winter?

 

[sncwfo99]

Sounds like the clutch is siezed. To see wether or not it needs to be recharged you will have to use A/C gauges, make sure you have the right ones for your system. If memory serves me correctely your low side reading should be between 30-44 psi with the engine running and the A/C set on max.

 

[huskyfan23]

Does a seized clutch mean time for a new compressor? I unplug it in the winter for the extra power

 

[Positive Vibes]

Yep. From my understanding. If its siezed you have to replace the whole thing. Does it give you more power that you notice?

 

[huskyfan23]

I doubt it, it's been so long. In all honesty I had my hood open one day and my neighbor just unplugged it. He said I should plug it in and run it every month or so though .. Oops

 

[Positive Vibes]

Thats why they have it set up for defrost mode to cycle the compressor. I would think you would notice again in horses unless you had the AC or defrost on.

 

[sncwfo99]

Time to hit the junkyard and get another one.