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Continuous ticking noise from aircon compressor 850 1996

posted by  someone claiming to be Peter J on  Wed Mar 7 01:57 CST 2001 [RELATED]

recently had a new compressor fitted after the old one died

when operating (i.e. aircon switched on) compressor makes a continuous ticking type noise. switch aircon off and its gone.

i've taken it back to volvo and they say its normal?! they also checked belt tension etc and all ok.

is this the case or is everyone elses compressor quiet - apart from the sound heard when clutch switches in.

look forward to any comments







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Re: Continuous ticking noise from aircon compressor 850 1996

posted by  someone claiming to be Aussie Pete on  Wed Mar 7 22:41 CST 2001 [RELATED]

Mine makes noise too. I don't think it is a problem. If compressor isn't run regularly (at least once per week) brinelling can occur in compressor bearings. Not the case with yours though!







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Re: Continuous ticking noise from aircon compressor 850 1996

posted by  someone claiming to be steve d. on  Wed Mar 7 13:54 CST 2001 [RELATED]

I think that yes it is normal they always make some sort of noise when they are under operating load, mine always has, and every car I've owned a/c compressor made some sort of sound when its running






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