No. 9 Noise While Operating A/C System: Notes

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DESCRIPTION AND POSSIBLE CAUSES

9	Noise while operating A/C system.
DESCRIPTION	Noise from magnetic clutch, A/C compressor, hose or refrigerant line.
POSSIBLE CAUSE	Magnetic clutch operation noise (Step 3) A/C compressor slippage noise (Steps 13-16) Hose or refrigerant line interference noise (Step 17)