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Offline jonpaul0104

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Be aware of Aircon compressor noise
« on: June 06, 2009, 08:09:15 AM »
Hi,

My car is abt 4yrs now and in these last few mths can hear humming noise from the a/c compressor....went TCM to check and they say a/c compressor need to change...

Was Quoted S$1358 to change compressor, pulley, belt, bracket..... :(

So for those cars still under warranty, be sure to feedback to TCM if u hear any humming noise from a/c compressor

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Re: Be aware of Aircon compressor noise
« Reply #1 on: June 06, 2009, 05:57:35 PM »
Hi,

My car is abt 4yrs now and in these last few mths can hear humming noise from the a/c compressor....went TCM to check and they say a/c compressor need to change...

Was Quoted S$1358 to change compressor, pulley, belt, bracket..... :(

So for those cars still under warranty, be sure to feedback to TCM if u hear any humming noise from a/c compressor

wah. So exp. SO how ?? you want to bear with it or source for another workshop outside ?
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Re: Be aware of Aircon compressor noise
« Reply #2 on: June 06, 2009, 07:29:23 PM »
often heard problems of latio  :(

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Re: Be aware of Aircon compressor noise
« Reply #3 on: June 06, 2009, 09:55:24 PM »
have you tired outside workshop?
usually they can do it at a cheaper price but same products.

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Re: Be aware of Aircon compressor noise
« Reply #4 on: June 06, 2009, 10:30:45 PM »
Yah my aircon compressor up the lorry after 1 year. got it changed by TCM

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Re: Be aware of Aircon compressor noise
« Reply #5 on: June 07, 2009, 12:26:01 AM »
aft wash car just nw, start engine on air con and outside drinking water, think my air con compressor running rather loud too. duno is it normal sound. pat, wed help me hear hear.

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Re: Be aware of Aircon compressor noise
« Reply #6 on: June 07, 2009, 04:36:14 AM »
have you tired outside workshop?
usually they can do it at a cheaper price but same products.


i have tried autosaver defu but was advised to go back to TCM bcos of the bracket which is not available outside yet

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Re: Be aware of Aircon compressor noise
« Reply #7 on: June 07, 2009, 07:41:47 AM »
aft wash car just nw, start engine on air con and outside drinking water, think my air con compressor running rather loud too. duno is it normal sound. pat, wed help me hear hear.

Sure.. But the noise is from inside the cabin also can hear the sound even if the air con is not on. Its like an "old" chain running without any lubrication.. eeee.eee..eee sound. Very irritating 1. I thought its the timing belt at 1st.

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Re: Be aware of Aircon compressor noise
« Reply #8 on: June 07, 2009, 07:50:33 AM »
Hi,

My car is abt 4yrs now and in these last few mths can hear humming noise from the a/c compressor....went TCM to check and they say a/c compressor need to change...

Was Quoted S$1358 to change compressor, pulley, belt, bracket..... :(

So for those cars still under warranty, be sure to feedback to TCM if u hear any humming noise from a/c compressor

Bro, sorry to hear that your a/c compressor has down. After knowing the quoted price so ex from TCM, feel very scarely.
Just wonder how is the humming sound like? Can the humming sound be heard in the cabin? Or how do you tell the a/c compressor is failing? For my ride, I do hear many sounds everyday, especially after a long drive. Sometime eee eee eee sound, sometime other sounds.... Don't know it normal or not? Can advise me?

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Re: Be aware of Aircon compressor noise
« Reply #9 on: June 07, 2009, 07:56:53 AM »
Just to add.. My aircon still function as normal when my compressor spoil. It's still cold so I never suspect the aircon compressor at 1st. One way to check is open your bonnet and hear. The sound is coming from the alternator side area.

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Re: Be aware of Aircon compressor noise
« Reply #10 on: June 07, 2009, 10:49:15 AM »
Just to add.. My aircon still function as normal when my compressor spoil. It's still cold so I never suspect the aircon compressor at 1st. One way to check is open your bonnet and hear. The sound is coming from the alternator side area.

Can describe Where is the alternator area? I not very good at all this. For me i hear a 'buzzing' sound while i'm standing outside at the bonnet area (bonnet still closed), dunno whether is coming from aircon compressor. I got another Latio to park side by side and i dun hear any of such sound...

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Re: Be aware of Aircon compressor noise
« Reply #11 on: June 07, 2009, 10:57:28 AM »
Bro, sorry to hear that your a/c compressor has down. After knowing the quoted price so ex from TCM, feel very scarely.
Just wonder how is the humming sound like? Can the humming sound be heard in the cabin? Or how do you tell the a/c compressor is failing? For my ride, I do hear many sounds everyday, especially after a long drive. Sometime eee eee eee sound, sometime other sounds.... Don't know it normal or not? Can advise me?

yes the sound can be heard from inside the cabin even if aircon not on...it is a consistent sound....but aircon is still working fine.....so i have not changed it yet....but will be doing so during my next service in maybe 1 mth time....

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Re: Be aware of Aircon compressor noise
« Reply #12 on: June 07, 2009, 10:59:41 AM »
Can describe Where is the alternator area? I not very good at all this. For me i hear a 'buzzing' sound while i'm standing outside at the bonnet area (bonnet still closed), dunno whether is coming from aircon compressor. I got another Latio to park side by side and i dun hear any of such sound...

the alternator is just beside the engine oil dipstick...and the aircon compressor is below the alternator...usually way of checking is to use a long metal rod and press it on either the alternator or compressor to hear where the noise come from.....

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Re: Be aware of Aircon compressor noise
« Reply #13 on: June 07, 2009, 01:02:19 PM »
Better to have it check by TCM before warranty end..preferable during the last few month b4 3 years. I had my check and TCM change my entire air con system FOC...cooling coil, a/c compressor... etc...
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Re: Be aware of Aircon compressor noise
« Reply #14 on: June 07, 2009, 04:34:57 PM »
Better to have it check by TCM before warranty end..preferable during the last few month b4 3 years. I had my check and TCM change my entire air con system FOC...cooling coil, a/c compressor... etc...

Yes tat y i advise owners to send in to TCM once they detect any humming noise.....my warranty is already over....so no choice but to pay from own pocket.....

Seems like this is a inherent problem in Latios....

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Re: Be aware of Aircon compressor noise
« Reply #15 on: June 07, 2009, 07:24:11 PM »
the alternator is just beside the engine oil dipstick...and the aircon compressor is below the alternator...usually way of checking is to use a long metal rod and press it on either the alternator or compressor to hear where the noise come from.....

Thanks for the tips. Just wondering if anyone here with the humming sound is kind enuff to meetup so that we can hear it. Cos i dunno if my buzzing sound  = humming sound... but i dun hear anything from inside the cabin yet... or maybe it is soft that i didnt notice it?


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Re: Be aware of Aircon compressor noise
« Reply #16 on: June 07, 2009, 08:47:36 PM »
Thanks for the tips. Just wondering if anyone here with the humming sound is kind enuff to meetup so that we can hear it. Cos i dunno if my buzzing sound  = humming sound... but i dun hear anything from inside the cabin yet... or maybe it is soft that i didnt notice it?

i am available from 2230hrs on weekdays at Punggol....since I have not changed it yet...can actually use my car for comparison....

PM me if you wanna come...

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Re: Be aware of Aircon compressor noise
« Reply #17 on: June 07, 2009, 10:34:33 PM »
i am available from 2230hrs on weekdays at Punggol....since I have not changed it yet...can actually use my car for comparison....

PM me if you wanna come...

Punggol... 2230hrs....  *sweat*....

i will PM u if i decide to.

When r u changing it?


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Re: Be aware of Aircon compressor noise
« Reply #18 on: June 08, 2009, 09:48:05 AM »
i am available from 2230hrs on weekdays at Punggol....since I have not changed it yet...can actually use my car for comparison....

PM me if you wanna come...

how abt weekend (sat or Sun) .  Weekday may be too late for some of us
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Re: Be aware of Aircon compressor noise
« Reply #19 on: June 09, 2009, 12:54:11 AM »
i am available from 2230hrs on weekdays at Punggol....since I have not changed it yet...can actually use my car for comparison....

PM me if you wanna come...

can try recording the humming with mobile phone and share?