I have a 1996 Chevy Lumina minivan. A/C worked fine last year but when I turned it on this year, it makes a horrible grinding screaching sound. Very loud. There is some cool air but it sounds so horrible I just turn it off. Any ideas?
2007-06-16 03:18:48 · 8 answers · asked by Dennly 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Have the drive belts replaced if that is where the noise is comming from. Most likely for less than $50 bucks get a friend to install you will be back cooling again.
2007-06-16 03:23:02 · answer #1 · answered by John Paul 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Maybe a new belt would fix this, but if it's a grinding sound, your a/c compressor could be going out, that will cost you!
2007-06-16 03:28:12 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your a/c clutch is needing replaced. It is usually to get a compressor/clutch assembly because you need a special tool to change the clutch. If you change the compressor, you will need to recharge the system
2007-06-16 04:06:30 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am going to place my money on the compressor clutch. Try the belt first and while you are there if you have never replaced the tensioner go ahead and replace it also.
2007-06-16 03:40:19 · answer #4 · answered by thepitboss 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If the belts don't help you need to check the bearings on the compressor.
2007-06-16 03:27:33 · answer #5 · answered by dVille 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Could be either of the above causes. Take it to a shop and have it checked out.
2007-06-16 03:28:31 · answer #6 · answered by Ron B 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Compressor is probably locked up
2007-06-16 03:26:09 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
you need to replace the a/c belt ! !
use wd40 until you can change the belt or belt dressing
2007-06-16 03:23:51 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋