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thor ***
Joined: 18 Jul 2008 Posts: 126 Location: Warrington,Cheshire,England
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Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2008 20:35 Post subject: Noise again 'Air Con'!! |
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I have noticed that when my air con was left on with the vehicle ticking over on the driveway......that the pitch of my engine changes then there appears to be a rattle, then the pitch drops and obviously the rattle stops, it does appear to be coming from the air con unit, I assume this rattle especially is cause for concern. _________________ 'They're coming to take me away..ha..ha'
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Landcrusher Lifetime member
Joined: 21 Oct 2005 Posts: 2689 Location: Chesterfield, East Midlands
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Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2008 21:43 Post subject: |
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That's the compressor clicking in and out with the temperature. It places load on the engine, hence the rise in revs to compensate. This is why running you AC uses more fuel. You don't get owt for nowt. But normal unless the noise is really bad indicating worn bearings etc.
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thor ***
Joined: 18 Jul 2008 Posts: 126 Location: Warrington,Cheshire,England
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Posted: Fri Aug 29, 2008 6:36 Post subject: |
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Thanks for the response.
I never noticed the rise and fall of my Mondeo on tick over ........and my last truck did not have A/C _________________ 'They're coming to take me away..ha..ha'
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Joined: 16 Jun 2008 Posts: 45 Location: cumbria
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Posted: Sat Aug 30, 2008 9:15 Post subject: |
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Hi there just a word about your air con, i have just priced up a new air con unit with toyota and if it needs a new clutch on the front pully i am looking at £700 + vat supply only, I am trying to find someone who can recon an old unit in the North West as no one on the net seens to stock or get hold of this type of unit.
Any ideas would be great.
PS good luck with your own probs hope it turns into nothing.
LC3 AUTO 53 PLATE. (46000MILES) bit p**sed of as i dont think this unit should fail at this age and milage. |
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thor ***
Joined: 18 Jul 2008 Posts: 126 Location: Warrington,Cheshire,England
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Posted: Sat Aug 30, 2008 9:36 Post subject: |
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I am sure I have seen someone in our neck of the woods.....I will re trace my checking.
And as for as your bit in the signature.......my mates air con went within a couple of years of buying a brand new Ford Focus......possible reason....lack of use.
Just in case someone reading this does not know, You should use the air con at least once a week for at least 15 mins so that the unit and seals are being lubricated. _________________ 'They're coming to take me away..ha..ha'
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Posted: Sat Aug 30, 2008 10:02 Post subject: |
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There was these people......Landcrusher appeared impressed....
http://www.autokool.co.uk/about_Autokool.php
Keep us informed we need to get a good address book going for our all our needs. _________________ 'They're coming to take me away..ha..ha'
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thor ***
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Posted: Sat Aug 30, 2008 10:24 Post subject: |
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What about this one......
http://www.bba-reman.com/aircon.htm
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Joined: 16 Jun 2008 Posts: 45 Location: cumbria
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Posted: Sat Aug 30, 2008 12:36 Post subject: |
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Hi Thor.
I have sent Autokool an e-mail to see if thay can help i will keep you informed.
Thanks for your help. |
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