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Search Auto Parts Search Squealing with the A/C 03 eclipse Sign up here!   Email This Post Auto Repair Home>> Automotive Repair>> Engine Troubleshooting dpinkston New User Nov 4, 2007, 8:31 PM Post #1 of 5 (1890 views) Squealing with the A/C 03 eclipse Sign In My '03 eclipse use to start a squeal when the ac was switched on. It was brought to the mechanic (as we just bought it and was covered.) and they just tightened the belt. Well a few weeks later we started hearing an occasional squeak. Just today it is a high pitched continual squeal even if the A/C is turned off. It is the worst when the car is just started or idling. After I get going in drive after a few minutes it's not as bad. I was told that it was most likely a bearing in the compressor. I was also told to unplug the compressor, I tried this but there is little to no room to work inside this car (v6). I was curious what thoughts anyone had. If this sounds like the case, does anyone have an idea (approx of course) how much this will run me. Thanks in advance, Derek dpinkston New User Nov 4, 2007, 8:42 PM Post #2 of 5 (1887 views) Re: Squealing with the A/C 03 eclipse Sign In Oh, and the belt does not seem loose or cracked. Tom Greenleaf Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Nov 5, 2007, 5:36 AM Post #3 of 5 (1884 views) Re: Squealing with the A/C 03 eclipse Sign In This may be a belt problem alone. Quality and tension of belt are important. There is a known load using A/C and when you have just started the car the alternator is working hard to restore full battery charge after the expected drain of starting it. If belt seems properly tight try some WD-40 on the belt's ribbed side and if the noise goes away get a good quality replacement belt and that should do it. If noise persists you could take the belt off and spin the pulleys to see if one has a problem. A/C is just an idle pulley when not engaged and that bearing is static when it is engaged so if the noise is only when operating A/C - then unplugging it at the compressor would stop the problem till you can get a new bearing for the clutch for the compressor, T dpinkston New User Nov 5, 2007, 8:04 AM Post #4 of 5 (1881 views) Re: Squealing with the A/C 03 eclipse Sign In Ok, I will break out the wd-40 first and see if that does the trick. Thanks for the info. I will post the results! dpinkston New User Nov 5, 2007, 8:38 PM Post #5 of 5 (1873 views) Re: Squealing with the A/C 03 eclipse Sign In Hey thanks for the direction. Instead of costly repairs I did some more playing around with it, did the wd-40 and no more squeak, and realized the tension pully was darn near falling off. After taking off half a ton of plastic I was able to reach the center of the pully, tighten it down and now it works better than ever. Thanks again for the advice! -D   Email This Post   Automotive Repair     Auto Body Repair and Refinishing     Heating or AC Issues     Electrical and Wiring     Brake Systems     Car Stereo Repair Advice     General Discussions     Car Making Funny Noises     Engine Fault Codes     Engine Troubles     Exhaust Systems     Steering and Suspension     Transmission Troubles     Tricks of the Trade Automotive World     General Discussions     Antique Car Talk     Car Shows and Events     The Bargin Bin     Motor Vehicle Inspection     Car Care Tips     Traffic Tickets     Gasoline, Motor Oils, Concept Cars and Engines     Auto Insurance, Financing, Leases, Warranties Truck Repair     General Discussions     Truck Engine Repair     Truck Suspension Repair Motorcycle Repair     General Discussions     Motorcycle Engine Repair CarJunky     Open Posting     Board FAQ's     New Board Suggestions

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