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Car air con compressor cause of noise? Implication of not replacing it
The mechanic told me the noises when my car's engine is turned on is due
to the noisy air con compressor & recommend changing it for $700.
Currently the aircon is still cool. If it's not being changed what's the
implication besides the noise?
a) does it consume more gasoline/petrol?
b) does it cause any wear & tear to other components of the car?
c)
I've come across our house / bedroom's compressor being too noisy &
ultimately it was beyond repair & entire compressor had to be replaced
ie can't replace just a sub component of the compressor. Is this the
same case with cars' aircon compressor?
d) As it's getting pretty noisy, is this a sign it's going to break down
completely soon?
e) Just to get a gauge of how accurate is the mechanic's diagnosis,
is it common for a 6 year old car to start getting noisy compressor
issue? I can always get a 2nd opinion from a local mechanic but
it's probably at a fee
to the noisy air con compressor & recommend changing it for $700.
Currently the aircon is still cool. If it's not being changed what's the
implication besides the noise?
a) does it consume more gasoline/petrol?
b) does it cause any wear & tear to other components of the car?
c)
I've come across our house / bedroom's compressor being too noisy &
ultimately it was beyond repair & entire compressor had to be replaced
ie can't replace just a sub component of the compressor. Is this the
same case with cars' aircon compressor?
d) As it's getting pretty noisy, is this a sign it's going to break down
completely soon?
e) Just to get a gauge of how accurate is the mechanic's diagnosis,
is it common for a 6 year old car to start getting noisy compressor
issue? I can always get a 2nd opinion from a local mechanic but
it's probably at a fee
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nobus
i use a (long) screwdriver as stethoscope - just hold it against your ear and the part you want to check , and you'll hear what is loudest
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Using screwdriver as stethoscope : that's a novel idea.
Anyone know whereabout is the aircon compressor located in
a Honda Airwave car? Must say I'm quite 'naive' when it comes
to automobiles' parts & repair
Anyone know whereabout is the aircon compressor located in
a Honda Airwave car? Must say I'm quite 'naive' when it comes
to automobiles' parts & repair
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