Death Rattle On A/c

[mr metatarsal]

Ok guys,my air con rattles when i hit the snowflake,goes off when i disengage it. Its gone from intermitant to nearly full time.Any ideas? Still blows cold air and does what it should just rattles like #####.HELP!

[V8manual]

It's likely to be the compressor or electromagnetic clutch on it given the symptoms as they are the only rotational mechanical parts in the system.

[Guest DazH]

It's likely to be the compressor or electromagnetic clutch on it given the symptoms as they are the only rotational mechanical parts in the system.

Indeeeeeeeed correct. Fire up the A/C, pop the bonnet and listen around the compressor area to be sure!

[Guest Mister Dabsy]

Press some grease into the air-con pulley (careful not to get it on belt area !!)

[mr metatarsal]

its dead! RIP old friend,passed away after a long illness. Noo compressor i guess.

[Guest Mister Dabsy]

Blessing in disguise ! Rip that sucker (and its belongings) out ;)

[mr metatarsal]

looking for a good diy on this if any one knows please.

[Guest Mister Dabsy]

Rip the system out matey !

[mr metatarsal]

but i like cool air!

[Guest Mister Dabsy]

New compressor and recharge it is then :P :lol:

[mr metatarsal]

i have no money! ebay it is i guess,or any other helpful suggestions please.

[Guest Mister Dabsy]

Mini-fridge in the arm-rest ? :o

[mr metatarsal]

Doh!