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AC Noise = High pitch SCREAM #428632 09/04/02 01:57 PM
Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 24 Gulf Coast Southwest of Housto... B bones_dup2 OP New CEG\'er
OP bones_dup2 New CEG\'er B Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 24 Gulf Coast Southwest of Housto...	1995 4 Cylinder Contour @92,000 miles......My AC kind of sounds like a loud cricket.....EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE. Best description I can think of. I am suspecting I need a new compressor and clutch plus a system flush to vacate any debris that accumulated during failure as I suspect compressor is coming apart. The Air is cold and constant so far.....Am I on the right track or is it something else? Should I only buy a FORD replacement or is any auto parts compressor/clutch good? Anyone know mechanic's time on the replacemant? Thanks Last edited by bones; 09/04/02 01:58 PM. I drive a 2003 4WD XTERRA..My wife occasionally drives the 1995 Prestine CONTOUR.

Re: AC Noise = High pitch SCREAM #428633 09/04/02 02:07 PM
Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 667 Northern VA G GeoPappas Veteran CEG\'er
GeoPappas Veteran CEG\'er G Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 667 Northern VA	The high-pitched sound might be coming from your serpentine belt. If it is old or loose, you probably need a new one. 96 Contour SE Duratec V6 24-valve 2.5L ATX 108,000 mi. Replaced: crankshaft w/ DMD, EGR valve (clogged), EVR, DPFE, PCV valve, evap emissions hose & tube (cracked), window regulator (broken), LH & RH PCV tubes, UIM gasket (leak), ignition coil

Re: AC Noise = High pitch SCREAM #428634 09/04/02 02:23 PM
Joined: Jul 2002 Posts: 16 Cambridge, Ontario 4 4banger New CEG\'er
4banger New CEG\'er 4 Joined: Jul 2002 Posts: 16 Cambridge, Ontario	hey bones, I had a similar problem last year with my '95 GL, don't know if the sound was the same (the cricket describes it pretty good though) but for me it was the compressor clutch. Dealership said it was my w/p bearings, didn't believe then so I took it to a private garage. They tested all the accessories with a stethescope-like tool. After diagnosing it and giving me the estimate I decided I could do without A/C so I bought a belt for the non-A/C option. Crickets went away! Totally stock Fix Or Repair Daily '95 GL Extent of mods: Pioneer 6x8's up front to replace crap stock speakers and a host of oil stains in the trunk....oh yeah, and a trailer hitch too!

Re: AC Noise = High pitch SCREAM #428635 09/04/02 03:49 PM
Joined: May 2001 Posts: 89 Columbus, OH A ABNeg_dup1 CEG\'er
ABNeg_dup1 CEG\'er A Joined: May 2001 Posts: 89 Columbus, OH	Does the noise occur w/out a/c engaged???...might be the interior circulation fan motor.......my $.02! Is the smoke alarm in your house also known as the dinner bell? '99 Zetec VCT Daily Driver Mild Air Filter Mod

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