Hi-
I am a very novice technician. I usually find all of the information I need in the forum by searching, but was unsuccessful this time. I am trying to diagnose an issue with what I believe is the A/C compressor.
VEHICLE: 2001 Cherokee LE 4.0L V6, 95K mi.
My A/C compressor is making a lot of noise. There is also a strange burning smell that I have noticed lately. The noise level varies. Sometimes is gets very loud when I initally start the vehicle and then quiets down a bit after 30 seconds or so. The noise (tone/loudness) certainly changes when the A/C is turned on or off.
I am fairly certain that the noise is coming from the A/C compressor which is the unit behind the serpentine belt labeled Sanden R134a.
Does this mean that the compressor will need to be replaced?
How urgent is this to address?
How much could I expect to pay for this replacement by an average mechanic? I would not be able to handle the work myself.
Thanks!
I am a very novice technician. I usually find all of the information I need in the forum by searching, but was unsuccessful this time. I am trying to diagnose an issue with what I believe is the A/C compressor.
VEHICLE: 2001 Cherokee LE 4.0L V6, 95K mi.
My A/C compressor is making a lot of noise. There is also a strange burning smell that I have noticed lately. The noise level varies. Sometimes is gets very loud when I initally start the vehicle and then quiets down a bit after 30 seconds or so. The noise (tone/loudness) certainly changes when the A/C is turned on or off.
I am fairly certain that the noise is coming from the A/C compressor which is the unit behind the serpentine belt labeled Sanden R134a.
Does this mean that the compressor will need to be replaced?
How urgent is this to address?
How much could I expect to pay for this replacement by an average mechanic? I would not be able to handle the work myself.
Thanks!