Sound from engine compartment on A/C activation (archive)

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Sound from engine compartment on A/C activation (archive)

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Posted by Chorobe on July 15, 2000 at 03:48:33:

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I'm not sure this is normal but when I activate my A/C I can barely hear a low/deep whine which cycles to a slightly higher toned whine and then it starts all over again. When I turn the A/C off I don't hear it anymore. I don't seem to notice it when driving on the streets as opposed to the freeway. Any clues to whether or not this is normal or what is causing it? Thanks!

-Chorobe, 93 850 CiA

Possible Tensioner Bearing... GregK 14:28 7/15/2000 (0)
Might be the compressor... sounds like it to me Lez 11:56 7/15/2000 (0)

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