fergup Posted October 25, 2005 Report Posted October 25, 2005 Because of the 12 F*#N days of rain in the Northeast I have barely been able to drive with the windows down, much less the top. I finally did 2 days ago. I have discovered a very odd sound coming frm the engine. 1: It is a consistant clicking//vacuum sound, like something is trying to reset. 2: It is coming from the vacinity below the power steering resevoir best I can hear. 3: It only happens when the heater is on. It goes away when the heater is off. Any clues???? http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2149961 :? Quote
fergup Posted October 25, 2005 Author Report Posted October 25, 2005 Dummy?? Thanks I appreciate that. HMMM. I have never dealt with an AC clutch. Something I can replace or is this a mechanics job?? Quote
GP1138 Posted October 25, 2005 Report Posted October 25, 2005 Dummy?? Thanks I appreciate that. HMMM. I have never dealt with an AC clutch. Something I can replace or is this a mechanics job?? Ignore his comment. The A/C clutch comes on like that. It's not a problem. If you're using the defrost at all, it'll come on. Quote
fergup Posted October 25, 2005 Author Report Posted October 25, 2005 Dummy?? Thanks I appreciate that. HMMM. I have never dealt with an AC clutch. Something I can replace or is this a mechanics job?? Ignore his comment. The A/C clutch comes on like that. It's not a problem. If you're using the defrost at all, it'll come on. Yes it make the sound initially when I turn the heater on and that is normal.... There must be some problem though because it continues to cycle this sound nonstop,, sometimes slow other times in rapid succession but it is a nonstop click/suck click/suck, click/suck . Could it be loose wires or possibly a faulty vacuum hose?? Quote
GP1138 Posted October 25, 2005 Report Posted October 25, 2005 Oh, ok. You're hearing a suck sound? That indicates vacuum to me. Are you having problems changing where air is going? Quote
fergup Posted October 25, 2005 Author Report Posted October 25, 2005 Nope Heat /ac /defrost/ vents /floor/ etc etc all work great. Quote
GP1138 Posted October 25, 2005 Report Posted October 25, 2005 Hmm. Maybe some wiring is shorting out somewhere. I'll let others chime in, because I haven't had much experience servicing the A/C system. Sorry! Quote
Miko K Posted October 26, 2005 Report Posted October 26, 2005 Dummy?? Thanks I appreciate that. HMMM. I have never dealt with an AC clutch. Something I can replace or is this a mechanics job?? Hey, I was just joking, didn't mean to offend you. Usually AC compressors make clicking sound when low on freon. Try and run the car at normal operating temp with the AC off, full heat and no defrost(make the air come out of the dash vents. In this case you shouldn't have the clicking. Then move the air to defrost(AC compressor works on defrost to help dry out the air) and if it starts clicking, it's probably low on freon. Shoot a can of AC recharge from the local parts store and it should stop. Quote
fergup Posted October 26, 2005 Author Report Posted October 26, 2005 No harm. Perhaps I was not clear though. I do not know what happens with the AC on as I have not used the AC. I can see though. Again though,, this sound happens as soon as I turn the HEATER on.. Quote
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