Ac compressor grinding
#1
Ac compressor grinding
So I took my 2003 hch to the dealer to get it diagnosed on why it's been squeeling. They told me the ac compressor is going bad, and that it would be $1200 to replace. I told them to forget it because I'm not paying that much.
My friend has been telling me that you can get a shorter belt that will only make the alternator and the water pump turn on, not the compressor. My question is, if I were to do that, will that make the compressor stop squeeling since it won't be touched? Also, will the heat still work in the car?
My friend has been telling me that you can get a shorter belt that will only make the alternator and the water pump turn on, not the compressor. My question is, if I were to do that, will that make the compressor stop squeeling since it won't be touched? Also, will the heat still work in the car?
#2
Re: Ac compressor grinding
So I took my 2003 hch to the dealer to get it diagnosed on why it's been squeeling. They told me the ac compressor is going bad, and that it would be $1200 to replace. I told them to forget it because I'm not paying that much.
My friend has been telling me that you can get a shorter belt that will only make the alternator and the water pump turn on, not the compressor. My question is, if I were to do that, will that make the compressor stop squeeling since it won't be touched? Also, will the heat still work in the car?
My friend has been telling me that you can get a shorter belt that will only make the alternator and the water pump turn on, not the compressor. My question is, if I were to do that, will that make the compressor stop squeeling since it won't be touched? Also, will the heat still work in the car?
There is a shim or shims that sets the armature spacing. They have likely worn permitting the armature to contact the pulley.
Questions:
- Which is it... squealing like steel rubbing together or similar to squealing brakes or grinding?
- Does the A/C still work acceptably?
- When the A/C system is set to provide the coldest uninterrupted air, not in eco mode, does the squealing go away?
#3
Re: Ac compressor grinding
I can't imagine the belt scenario you describe would work. Get an estimate from a local shop using a salvage yard compressor. Should be about $400-500. Do it yourself for $100.
There is a shim or shims that sets the armature spacing. They have likely worn permitting the armature to contact the pulley.
Questions:
There is a shim or shims that sets the armature spacing. They have likely worn permitting the armature to contact the pulley.
Questions:
- Which is it... squealing like steel rubbing together or similar to squealing brakes or grinding?
- Does the A/C still work acceptably?
- When the A/C system is set to provide the coldest uninterrupted air, not in eco mode, does the squealing go away?
I would say more like squeeling of breaks.
The ac was getting a little less powerful, but I just recharged it the other day and it blows nice and cold.
I haven't tried it without eco mode. When I leave tonight I'll test it and let you know.
#4
Re: Ac compressor grinding
Why don't you think it wouldn't work? The belt wouldn't even come in contact with the compressor.
I would say more like squeeling of breaks.
The ac was getting a little less powerful, but I just recharged it the other day and it blows nice and cold.
I haven't tried it without eco mode. When I leave tonight I'll test it and let you know.
I would say more like squeeling of breaks.
The ac was getting a little less powerful, but I just recharged it the other day and it blows nice and cold.
I haven't tried it without eco mode. When I leave tonight I'll test it and let you know.
#5
Re: Ac compressor grinding
I don't think so. But I haven't really had the ac on since they told me that was what's wrong
#6
Re: Ac compressor grinding
If the squeal diminishes or goes away when the compressor is running, this is about a $10 fix.
#7
Re: Ac compressor grinding
So I was driving about an hour ago, and it started squeeling. I turned the ac on, and right when I did the noise quited immediately
#8
Re: Ac compressor grinding
You need to re-shim the compressor or rebuild the clutch. As I mentioned above, your armature is dragging on the pulley. When the compressor turns on, the armature rotates with the pulley eliminating the squeal. You can likely fix this by removing the armature and re-shimming.
I believe on the HCH1, you can access the compressor from the passenger side wheel well. You would need to use an impact driver to remove the nut, slide the armature off and re-shim. Shim packs are about $5.
Item 5:
http://www.hondaautomotiveparts.com/...2FC+COMPRESSOR
Can probably be done without even removing the belt.
I believe on the HCH1, you can access the compressor from the passenger side wheel well. You would need to use an impact driver to remove the nut, slide the armature off and re-shim. Shim packs are about $5.
Item 5:
http://www.hondaautomotiveparts.com/...2FC+COMPRESSOR
Can probably be done without even removing the belt.
#9
Re: Ac compressor grinding
You need to re-shim the compressor or rebuild the clutch. As I mentioned above, your armature is dragging on the pulley. When the compressor turns on, the armature rotates with the pulley eliminating the squeal. You can likely fix this by removing the armature and re-shimming.
I believe on the HCH1, you can access the compressor from the passenger side wheel well. You would need to use an impact driver to remove the nut, slide the armature off and re-shim. Shim packs are about $5.
Item 5:
http://www.hondaautomotiveparts.com/...2FC+COMPRESSOR
Can probably be done without even removing the belt.
I believe on the HCH1, you can access the compressor from the passenger side wheel well. You would need to use an impact driver to remove the nut, slide the armature off and re-shim. Shim packs are about $5.
Item 5:
http://www.hondaautomotiveparts.com/...2FC+COMPRESSOR
Can probably be done without even removing the belt.
#10
Re: Ac compressor grinding
I would suspect that even if it can't be done in place, it could be unmounted and done without disconnecting the compressor from the system.
Steve