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NA8 screeching air-con

Postby CQYD » Tue Apr 03, 2012 12:51 pm

Hi Guys,

My NA8 aircon makes high pitch screeching noises on cold starts, once it gets warmed up its fine, aircon is still cold. Sounds like a belt or fan issue but I don't know.

I just had the car serviced, so I'm just wondering if this could last until the next service or if I need it addressed before something catostrophic happens to the aircon?

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Re: NA8 screeching air-con

Postby emexv » Tue Apr 03, 2012 1:06 pm

99.9% sure it will be the belt. They need to be very tight. Check it for wear and if it's ok tighten it up.
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Re: NA8 screeching air-con

Postby CQYD » Tue Apr 03, 2012 1:14 pm

thanks,

Will see what I can do to the belt after work.

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Re: NA8 screeching air-con

Postby MackTheKnife » Tue Apr 03, 2012 2:33 pm

If you have any silicone spray handy, it might be worth giving the belt a spray too while you're there.

The belt will have dried out over time, the silicone spray freshens it up a bit.
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