Question on A/C growl/whine
06-27-2008, 08:55 AM
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Question on A/C growl/whine
I have a question for owners out there... I know that there is a TSB for the compressor growl/whine. My car's A/C compressor does make more noise than any other car I've owned, and is quite noticeable, but it is not too terribly loud. You can easily hear the difference with the A/C on vs off at pretty much any speed. Is that the noise covered by the TSB, or is mine just normal? It's done this since new if that matters. I would like to get it fixed if it is really a problem, but if it's normal I don't really want to bug my dealer for this. Thanks.
-Mike
-Mike
06-27-2008, 11:11 AM
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The noise is probably the mentioned TSB "whine".
To my knowledge (limited at times), the noise does not present a functional problem. But it does get louder. If you are under warranty, get it fixed and not worry about it. If not, discuss the issue with the Service Writer/Manager before committing to any work.
Generally, the parts need to be ordered before the work can be done.
To my knowledge (limited at times), the noise does not present a functional problem. But it does get louder. If you are under warranty, get it fixed and not worry about it. If not, discuss the issue with the Service Writer/Manager before committing to any work.
Generally, the parts need to be ordered before the work can be done.
06-27-2008, 12:53 PM
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So yours is basically quiet. I am under warranty and should have no issue with getting it covered based on past experience. I just wanted to make sure that my expectations were reasonable before bugging the dealer.
06-29-2008, 09:44 AM
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It sounds like the A/C growl problem.
I had the TSB work done last year. The A/C is quieter than it was before, but it still has a bit of a growl to it.
If you're still under warranty, get it done. If nothing else, you get your A/C system recharged for free.
I had the TSB work done last year. The A/C is quieter than it was before, but it still has a bit of a growl to it.
If you're still under warranty, get it done. If nothing else, you get your A/C system recharged for free.
06-29-2008, 01:33 PM
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As stated....
Yes the parts change, under the TSB, does reduce the while/growl considerably and noticeably. A SLIGHT noise, but not more than normal, will be heard after the repair.
MY OPINION.......it's worth the repair.
Yes the parts change, under the TSB, does reduce the while/growl considerably and noticeably. A SLIGHT noise, but not more than normal, will be heard after the repair.
MY OPINION.......it's worth the repair.
Musta been a heck of a ride... Any water on the passenger side floor? 
Must have been tough finding gas stations!
07-14-2008, 12:53 PM
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Mine makes noise also
I took my 2006 LT2 in for the recall where they put the bubble rap in the head liner. I told them about the growl when I used the air in my car. They checked it out and found a leak in the front seal and replaced the compressor. It still growls just about as loud as it did before. Maybe it is something with those compressors.
08-21-2008, 08:59 PM
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Well, I finally asked the dealer about it when I took the car in for a dead blower motor. They agreed the compressor was too loud, and boy what a difference. I can't even hear the new one running. It's much much quieter. Anyone still in warranty with a noisy compressor, get it fixed. It's worth it.