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Sep 7, 2006 | 10:51 PM

toddrob

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82 AC Condensor Noise

I have an 82 and when I switch on the AC, it has a jingling noise when the condensor is not engaged. Is this normal or a sign of a problem?

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Sep 7, 2006 | 11:00 PM

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Well, the Condensor does not get "Engaged" The compressor under the hood has a clutch that does tho. Sometimes they are noisy when not engaged, could be dieing, could work forever

Sep 7, 2006 | 11:12 PM

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Well, the Condensor does not get "Engaged" The compressor under the hood has a clutch that does tho. Sometimes they are noisy when not engaged, could be dieing, could work forever

Thanks for the correction in terminology and your thoughts. Fortunatley, I dont use the air much. I was concerned that the compressor had a loose part and possibly cause damage.

Sep 7, 2006 | 11:28 PM

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No Problem. Your clutch has some kind of a problem. Are you saying it makes noise when the AC is on or off?

Sep 7, 2006 | 11:40 PM

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No Problem. Your clutch has some kind of a problem. Are you saying it makes noise when the AC is on or off?

Only when the AC is turned on. Otherwise, no noise at all.
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Sep 9, 2006 | 07:11 PM

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Anyone else experience a similar probem and how did you fix it?

Sep 9, 2006 | 07:21 PM

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Noise when it's on - it's dying. You might have a shop check the oil & freon levels, but it's probably too late.

Sep 9, 2006 | 07:26 PM

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Noise when it's on - it's dying. You might have a shop check the oil & freon levels, but it's probably too late.

Thats definitely not what I wanted to hear!

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Sep 11, 2006 | 12:59 PM

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TR

When I got my '82 the A/C belt was too loose. When the clutch disengaged the belt would strike a small shield on the frame/inner fender, creating what I would describe as a jingling noise. If you run the A/C with the hood open, you should be able to see if this is happening in your case. Tighten the belt and it should take care of the problem.

Peter