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22nd April 2019, 18:18 | #1 |
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A/C compressor noise
Since I bought my KV6 75 never had the A/C working. Today I decided to remove the undertray and I found out the red wire plug wasn't connected to the A/C compressor.
So I reconnected and turned the engine on and pressed "Auto" in the ATC. A very nice cold air coming from the ventilation system and the radiator fan was working. Everything was perfect for 5 minutes. After that, the engine starts to shake a bit and I heard a Bearing whirring noise from the compressor along with a bit of smoke. Immediately I turn off the engine and assess the compressor and the belt. The belt was fine but the A/C pulley was hot. I've recorded that moment and it can be seen here VIDEO Some facts:
My first thought is the compressor clutch bearing. Am I right? Any comments and opinion about this would be very appreciated.
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22nd April 2019, 19:02 | #2 |
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Getting hot and smoking sure points to the clutch, if I were you I would flush the system when the compressor is done.
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23rd April 2019, 11:58 | #3 |
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thanks for your answer.
However the bearing noise and smoke started right after the clutch got disengaged in the first cycle On/Off. It's visible in the last secs of the video. Anyway I assume the compressor shouldn't even start if high pressure is detected by the trinary switch? Enviado do meu Redmi Note 6 Pro através do Tapatalk
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Test the system. Simon
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