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11-17-2008, 12:00 PM
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A/C Compressor Noise
A new problem on my (usually) problem-free '96 SVX. Lately, turning on the windshield defroster or A/C, I get a noise from the A/C compressor. The belt is not slipping, the pully cycles on/off/on normally and there is good flow seen in the A/C sightglass.
The noise is not squealing like a glazed or slipping belt. It is not exactly metal-to-metal sounding either. The noise sounds like SOMETHING is about to let go or seize. Any ideas?
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Dave W. ______________________________ 1996 Redd 
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11-17-2008, 12:12 PM
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Re: A/C Compressor Noise
Had a similar problem on my 92, turned out to be the bearings on the pully. My mechanic at first said new compressor and I asked why he didn't just replace the bearings...he did it for free and all was well.
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1996 Black, 134,000 KM, with Custom Stainless from Headers to Stebro, 17" Wheels, Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 225/45/17 Cold Air Intake. Pioneer AVIC D3 GPS/Video/Sound/Sirius/Bluetooth/USB Koni struts/ground control coilovers Stainless steel brake lines K&N filter, custom front grill H.I.D low beams 5000k 35w, H.I.D fog/driving 4500k 35w Clear front and corner lens
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11-17-2008, 01:07 PM
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Re: A/C Compressor Noise
After some searching here, I have not found a good source for bearings or how-to. Any leads? This is a much better alternative than replacing the whole unit!
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Dave W. ______________________________ 1996 Redd
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11-17-2008, 09:41 PM
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Re: A/C Compressor Noise
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Tried jumping, no go. Tried bumping key hoping to get it to start, no joy. Finally gave up and flat bedded her home. Symptoms: turn key, minimal click from under hood first rew attempts, no click after try#10 +/-. Battery is 10 month old yellowtop. Ideas, y'all? -Not a good day to be my SVX!
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Dave W. ______________________________ 1996 Redd
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11-18-2008, 04:40 PM
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Re: A/C Compressor Noise
Try cleaning the terminals off. Mine was starting to start half the time and quit working. Cleaned the terminal plugs and posts and it's all good now.
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Seth 94' Barcelona Red w/ Tricoat black 2-tone AWD Ls -Sold Mods:AWD conversion/4.44 swap by Budfreak, Custom red interior lights, Custom Satin black dash, Power mode switch, Cold air intake, Permecool tranny filter,Sony xplode 10" sub, Sony xplode 1000w amp, Blitz in-line driver, DDM Tuning 6000k HID's, New paint job/body work by me, 97' Grill, QC shift kit, 17'' MB Motoring rims, 15&20 min mod, front & rear urethane swaybar bushings, Custom fiberglass sub box, Custom red led a/c control unit, perrin lightweight crank pulley, Black wrinkle finish powdercoated intake manifold w/ clear hoses , 02' outback heated/power black leather seats Soon to come:Fiberglass hood, upholster ALL suede to black leather Past subies: 92' Pearl White/black top LS-L-SOLD 96' Legacy Outback-TOTALED 99' Legacy Outback Limited 30th anniversary edition-TOTALED 98' Forester L -Totaled Other toys: 99' Forester S -WRX brake upgrade, soon an 04 wrx motor swap 06' B9 Tribeca-Stock 1982' Yamaha xj650 Maxim Mods: work in progress
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