I have a 1997 saturn with a squeaky belt, every time I turn on the air the belt squeaks really loud and it does it until I shut the air off, so I have to ride around on these hot days with no air because its embarrasing..Can anyone tell me what to do with it? Thanks Tracey
2007-06-27 01:39:55 · 3 answers · asked by tracey s 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
The air works on my car and the belt squeaks also when the car first starts up and the air is not on but it doesnt stay on.
2007-06-27 02:05:59 · update #1
It's usually not the belt that is bad, but the compressor. When you turn on the air the compressor clutch engages and the cycles on and off periodically running the AC. This usually indicates the compressor has gone bad and you should take it in for service immediately.
I've had 3 vehicles with bad compressors. If you are lucky and catch it early you will only have to replace your compressor $250 -$350. If you don't then your compressor will basically self destruct and spew itself through your AC system. At that point you need to replace the compressor, Accumulator/dryer, orifice tube and have your system flushed. That means a extra $200-$300 dollars.
Good luck!
2007-06-27 02:01:09 · answer #1 · answered by crazy_fuzzy_bunny 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
pop the hood and have someone turn the air on while you watch the compressor. it sounds like the a/c compressor is not coming on when you turn on the a/c. typically the a/c wheel will turn freely. when you turn the compressor on a clutch comes forward to turn the a/c. if the compressor is locked up the a/c will not turn causing you to burn up your belt.
the compressor may not be turning because it is either low of freon or it has just gone bad.
2007-06-27 01:51:11 · answer #2 · answered by Yes I am here!! 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check the belt tension FIRST.
2007-06-27 02:23:12 · answer #3 · answered by Hondu 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋