AC not working (loud squeal, battery light, ac light blinking)
07-28-18, 01:30 PM
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AC not working (loud squeal, battery light, ac light blinking)
About a week ago the AC stopped working. The AC light is blinking and I can hear squealing while it’s on. The AC blows cold air for about 10 seconds before the AC light starts to blink and cool air stops but the squealing starts as soon as the ac is turns on. The battery light also turns on once the AC light starts to blink. Do I have a bad compressor, belt, tensioner.. etc? I tried replacing the Compressor clutch relay because it was showing code 24 but it didn’t fix anything.
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05-26-20, 07:45 PM
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About a week ago the AC stopped working. The AC light is blinking and I can hear squealing while it’s on. The AC blows cold air for about 10 seconds before the AC light starts to blink and cool air stops but the squealing starts as soon as the ac is turns on. The battery light also turns on once the AC light starts to blink. Do I have a bad compressor, belt, tensioner.. etc? I tried replacing the Compressor clutch relay because it was showing code 24 but it didn’t fix anything.
05-27-20, 06:05 AM
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You're answering an old thread, but all you would need to do is watch the pulley system when you turn the A/C on and see what's seizing. If nothing, the tensioner is shot and needs replaced. If the compressor clutch is seizing, it could slow the belt down enough to stop the alternator from charging thus the light. If you are experiencing similar issues, grab a flashlight and take a look. 
05-27-20, 08:40 PM
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Isnt there an AC diagnostic mode? Hold auto and recurculate buttons when starting the car? Then look up the code?
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