Date: Fri, 29 Sep 2000 19:44:31 +0100 From: "Tim Humphries" <timhnopsamhries45.freeserve.co.uk> Subject: Re: Solve this Master Tech
"Ask The MasterTech" <Tsykesnopsamd.rr.com> wrote in message news:lcGA5.21707$2z2.4253262nopsamoon.southeast.rr.com... > Hi Johannes, > One of two things. Either the A/C system is overfilled making the compressor > overwork or the compressor is beginning to fail inside. Compressor failures > on Saab (as with many other cars) are a very common failure because most > people tend to leave them on all the time inadvertently.Hopefully this will > help. TW <johsnopsamsafish.com> wrote in message > news:39D2626D.EBB8FEC2nopsamsafish.com... > > On my Saab 9000 CSE 1993 75000 miles, the A/C pump wheel emits a noise > > (A/C off) which one normally would associate with lack of lubrication. > > The noise is not audible inside the car, but it worries me if the unit > > is about to fail. I asked the Saab dealer about it, he said there are > > no lubrication points or requirements for this unit. A replacement pump > > would cost around £500 ! This is a lot of money for a bit of cold air. > > What should I do now ? > > > > Johannes > > You've got me worried now....I thought it was recommended that you leave the ACC permanently on! Mine has been on solid for a year! Tim H.
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