2 Responses to “AC Compressor Clutch Replacement”

1. admin says:

   October 31, 2009 at 3:13 pm

   >If I engage the AC when the engine is above 2500 rpm it squeals for a
   >couple of seconds.  It also does this when the clutch engages
   >automatically during hard acceleration (about 4000 rpm).

   Perhaps you might check out the parameters for your belt tension
   first, before replacing the compressor/clutch. I’ve had loose belts on
   other cars give the same symptons. P.S. My miata only did that once,
   when I turned it on for the first time after the winter.
2. admin says:

   October 31, 2009 at 3:13 pm

   I don’t know, but let me know. My 93 with 35k sqeals and rattles and makes other assorted noises when the ac
   cycles on. I have to rev it up to make the noises go away. I usually rev it up anywaywith the ac on, because the
    car drops about 25%
   of the power with the ac on. Not what I expected for a car that cost me $16,000 a year ago (I could have gotten a nice used BMW
   that wouldn’t have a loud ac and could still acelerate with the the ac running). But I’m not bitter.

   Pete

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   DJH1…@cris.com (David Heronemus) wrote:
   >Can anyone tell me what it will cost to replace the clutch on my AC
   >compressor?  Or is it better to replace the whole compressor?
   

   >If I engage the AC when the engine is above 2500 rpm it squeals for a
   >couple of seconds.  It also does this when the clutch engages
   >automatically during hard acceleration (about 4000 rpm).  Appreciate the
   >help.

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