| ccarlson@ghs.or |
I have a 2001 Acura MDX with 61,000. The A/C compressor makes a whining noise when it clicks on. If the A/C is not on then it is quiet, however when the A/C clicks on the whine starts. It almost sounds like a bad belt. However, the belt is in good shape.
Could this be the compressor or the A/C clutch? Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks!
Chad |
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| mewalcott |
| I have the same problem with my 2001 MDX Touring, I took it to the dealer, they said the is nothing wrong with it. They said when the SUV gets up in age, that is the way the compressor will sound. I thought that was a bunch of bs from the dealer. I hate the sound. |
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| ccarlson@ghs.or |
Thanks for the help. Just for kicks I sprayed WD-40 on the A/C belt and it quieted it down for about 1 minute. Then it started making the noise again. I inspected the belt and it is in great shape. Is it common for the belts to loosen. Does anyone know how I can tighten the belt?
Also, Thanks for the recall notice about the timing belt. I will call them this morning and schedule an appointment! |
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| 04mdx4sq |
| Could be bearings in the compressor getting loud. As far as spraying things on the belt, I would avoid WD40, use an actual belt dressing if you think it is slipping. |
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| amanda acy |
I took my '01 to the dealer ship for the same thing. They changed my belt tensioner, and the problem is fixed. Atleast for now?
Good luck! |
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| ccarlson@ghs.or |
| Thanks to everyone for their help. I took it to the shop and had the ac/alternator belt replaced and the car is the quietest it has ever been! All for $54 |
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| ByeByeChrysler |
UPDATE anyone???
So, is the A/C still quiet? Was it the belts? |
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| ccarlson@ghs.or |
| Yes. It is fixed. I had them replace the belt and now it is as quiet as ever. It cost right around $50 |
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| G. COLTON |
quote:
Originally posted by ccarlson@ghs.or
Thanks for the help. Just for kicks I sprayed WD-40 on the A/C belt and it quieted it down for about 1 minute. Then it started making the noise again. I inspected the belt and it is in great shape. Is it common for the belts to loosen. Does anyone know how I can tighten the belt?
Also, Thanks for the recall notice about the timing belt. I will call them this morning and schedule an appointment!
Just because a belt looks good does not mean that it is not going to be noise. WD-40 is not only worthless for this purpose, it probably could cause more problems.
You might try best dressing. May or may not work. I really think you need to replace the belt.
G |
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| Mocking-DX |
i have the same problem with my MDX and Highlander
i'm gonna have it checked also
thanks guys |
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| mdxforever |
| where did you guys get the belt replaced for $50/$54 ? at the dealer ? |
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| ccarlson@ghs.or |
| The person who fixed it is a mom and pop business. He worked at the cerficited honda/acura dealership and then retired and has a shop of his own. I think he worked with the dealership for 20 years or so. |
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