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Offline dan930

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Strange noise when switching AC on
« on: March 31, 2014, 03:52:54 pm »
Noticed a whizzing noise when switching the AC on...what could it be?
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Re: Strange noise when switching AC on
« Reply #1 on: March 31, 2014, 08:45:42 pm »
Probably aircon pump bearings screaming for help.. :fighting2:
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Re: Strange noise when switching AC on
« Reply #2 on: March 31, 2014, 09:33:41 pm »
Sure its not just the normal sound of the aircon been switched on? unless its usually 100% silent?
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Re: Strange noise when switching AC on
« Reply #3 on: March 31, 2014, 11:33:09 pm »
Quote from: CarlW on March 31, 2014, 09:33:41 pm
Sure its not just the normal sound of the aircon been switched on? unless its usually 100% silent?

It's not a normal blowing sound mate...can hear a whizzing sounding...
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Re: Strange noise when switching AC on
« Reply #4 on: March 31, 2014, 11:57:21 pm »
Radiator fan turn on perhaps??
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Re: Strange noise when switching AC on
« Reply #5 on: April 01, 2014, 09:33:45 am »
If it sounds like darth vader in the dash it's apparently the high pressure aircon switch. You will have that noise for a few days weeks till the gas is all lost then no sound and no aircon. New switch and a re gas is needed. Search the forum for other posts about it
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