A/C compressor noisy
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- Tighten A/C compressor and compressor bracket mounting bolts using torque wrench.
- Check routing of A/C refrigerant hoses and lines; hoses and lines must not contact other components and must be installed without tension or kinks, reposition or realign as necessary.
A/C compressor noisy immediately after switching A/C ON and/or when driving around corners or braking (refrigerant shock) -system overcharged
- Discharge A/C refrigerant system, refer to A/C refrigerant system, discharging , then evacuate and recharge, refer to A/C refrigerant system, evacuating and recharging .
With an otherwise properly operating A/C system, water sprays out of instrument panel vents
- Check evaporator water drain hose for proper routing (should not be kinked or pinched).
- Check evaporator water drain valve.
- Must not be plugged with wax, dirt or undercoating (clean if necessary)
- Valve flap must open/close properly
- Check plenum tray.
Must be properly installed and not damaged