[Z06] AC squeeking

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Dec 20, 2008 | 02:56 PM

ciduncan64

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From: killeen Texas

AC squeeking

When i turn on my car it runs fine, but when i turn on my AC there is a squeeking sound coming from the AC unit. and when i turn it off the squeeking stops. could my AC be going out or is it a problem with my belt? Any help would be much apreciated.

thanks to all that reply.

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Dec 20, 2008 | 05:07 PM

bob guzzy

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Check the belt before you do anything, if the compresser is draging it may be on it way out, look at the belt first, and then go from there.

Dec 20, 2008 | 06:21 PM

Davinss

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Does the ac still work?

Dec 21, 2008 | 10:45 AM

ciduncan64

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Yes my AC is still working. i replaced my belts about a year ago. and i went to the store and bought some belt spray. it made it worse to begain with but it sounds better than before but i can still hear it. I know that spraying it is only a temporary fix.

Dec 21, 2008 | 12:59 PM

81c3

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ciduncan64

There is an A/C idler pulley also. That may be the cause of the squeak.

Dec 21, 2008 | 03:27 PM

NeoZ06

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check that A/C belt tensioner...

Dec 21, 2008 | 04:14 PM

dbaker

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I've noticed that belts "cherp" more in the cold months.If it's the belt,don't use the spray stuff.The belts usually cherp because they are greasy or dirty.Take some powder cleanser like Comet and put a spoon full on the pulley grooves while the engine is off.After you fire it up,the cleanser will clean off the belt & pulley.

Not scientific,but it seems to work for me.

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Dec 22, 2008 | 01:27 PM

ciduncan64

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From: killeen Texas

thanks for the help ill try the comet thing, if the problem comes back. and yea its been in the low 20's here so that could be a factor.

thanks all for the help