Why does my air conditioner make a rattling noise when I turn it on?
Why does my air conditioner make a rattling noise when I turn it on?
If your car’s drive, or serpentine, belt is itself starting to wear out, it can also cause a rattling sound when you use your air conditioner. This is because kicking on the AC puts more of a load on the belt, which can expose any weaknesses that could be causing it to move unevenly through the pulleys.
Why is my belt tensioner making a noise?
Unfortunately, the end result of any belt tensioner noise is usually tensioner replacement. If you note any of these abnormal signs during your inspection, replace the tensioner. If none of these signs are evident, the noise may be issuing from another component and not the tensioner.
Why does my Chevy Tahoe rattle when I Turn on the a / C?
You need a new compressor. If you keep driving it like that, it can destroy the belt and/or tensioner and the flailing belt can damage the transmission cooler lines which run right underneath it. Look up this GM Tech service bulliten for more info.
Why does my a / C rattle when I accelerate?
Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 03-01-38-019 (Section 01 — HVAC). Some customers may comment about an underhood rattle noise heard on acceleration or a sudden loss of A/C system performance. This condition may be caused by liquid slugging of the A/C compressor.
If your car’s drive, or serpentine, belt is itself starting to wear out, it can also cause a rattling sound when you use your air conditioner. This is because kicking on the AC puts more of a load on the belt, which can expose any weaknesses that could be causing it to move unevenly through the pulleys.
What causes a serpentine belt tensioner to fail?
This condition may be caused by liquid slugging of the A/C compressor. This condition may cause an internal failure in the A/C compressor. The serpentine belt tensioner and serpentine belt may also be damaged. 1. Open the hood and inspect the A/C compressor for damage and to see if the compressor is seized.
Why does my belt tensioner make a grinding noise?
If the noise you hear is similar to a grinding sound, then it is possible that the tensioner bearings or the tensioner pulley is the problem. These parts tend to wear out. This is what causes the grinding noise since the metal parts will be rubbing against each other. This is another symptom of a failing belt tensioner.
Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 03-01-38-019 (Section 01 — HVAC). Some customers may comment about an underhood rattle noise heard on acceleration or a sudden loss of A/C system performance. This condition may be caused by liquid slugging of the A/C compressor.
