Date: Fri, 23 Jul 2004 13:48:45 GMT From: John B <rotten_NOSPAM_nospam.org> Subject: Re: Winey 9-5 aircon
On Fri, 23 Jul 2004 11:57:44 +0100, Colum Mylod <cmylodnospamammed.com> wrote: > How whiney should the aircon motor be? When off, the silence is > noticeable. At half+ speed we can hear a regular motor whining sound > from the front. Is this normal or should I race in full turbo mode to > get it checked? > > Since having various AC hoses replaced recently, my AC compressor has been a bit noisy, much as you describe. Still works ok, though. If it fails, I'll know right away of course. And considering the cost of a replacement compressor, plus the non-critical nature of air conditioning (unless you are in the tropics), it seems like something I can safely ignore. John 1992 900s