Hello,
I have a 2001 Civic, with 300k miles, original owner. I replaced the original A/C compressor at about 200k miles.
Now my current compressor is acting up. It's somewhat noisy, usually when you first turn it on. It usually goes away shortly after. Also, when it is making this noise, the car seems like it's really struggling on power, doesn't want to go like normal. Fuel mileage doesn't seem to be effected. No refrigerant has been added or removed since it was installed.
Should I be planning on replacing this compressor? Could it be just the clutch? A/C performance seems fine, blows cold.
Also, the car really struggles to start when the a/c is in the on position. Cranks and starts fine when it's not.
Thanks
I have a 2001 Civic, with 300k miles, original owner. I replaced the original A/C compressor at about 200k miles.
Now my current compressor is acting up. It's somewhat noisy, usually when you first turn it on. It usually goes away shortly after. Also, when it is making this noise, the car seems like it's really struggling on power, doesn't want to go like normal. Fuel mileage doesn't seem to be effected. No refrigerant has been added or removed since it was installed.
Should I be planning on replacing this compressor? Could it be just the clutch? A/C performance seems fine, blows cold.
Also, the car really struggles to start when the a/c is in the on position. Cranks and starts fine when it's not.
Thanks