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Old Jul 5, 2010 | 07:09 PM
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Does your AC growl?

Tell me if I am wrong. . .

My ac compressor sounds like it is vibrating between 4-4.5k RPMs. The car makes a growling sound and causes some of the interior trim to vibrate. This isn't normal, it is?
 
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Old Jul 5, 2010 | 07:55 PM
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I was thinking the same thing, seems the AC compressor does not like to be reved up that high, shift at 3500 and it sounds normal. It screams at 4k, i guess its normal.

My interior does NOT vibrate though, i just get the growl noise!
 
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Old Jul 6, 2010 | 03:36 AM
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mine too, no rattles inside though.
 
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Old Jul 6, 2010 | 05:34 AM
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mine kinda does. check this thread out - it may be the same thing.

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ng-a-c-on.html
 
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Old Jul 6, 2010 | 06:47 AM
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My A/C compressor is dead quiet, of course it is also dead and awaiting replacement from the dealer!
 
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Old Jul 6, 2010 | 06:51 AM
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Interesting that this thread came up. the 2 times I started up my A/C this year was when the car was moving and I heard a "not so normal" noise for a few seconds. Then..........quiet.
 
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