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khail19 · 2010-06-08, 08:17 PM

So, since it has warmed up I need to throw this out there. When I start my car and turn the A/C on, there is a loud squealing noise that sounds like a belt slipping. The problem is very common after the car has been sitting overnight or while I'm at work. The noise continues under acceleration as well, at around 3K rpm. However, after I drive for around 5 minutes the noise stops and the A/C works normally.

I'm thinking the clutch on the compressor is locking up and causing the belt to slip, but as far as I know there is no fix other than replacing the part. Any other ideas?

2010-06-08, 08:17 PM	#1
khail19 EJ205 Real Name: Khail Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 1,769 Car: 2016 VW GTI Meets? We have meets?	A/C making noise. So, since it has warmed up I need to throw this out there. When I start my car and turn the A/C on, there is a loud squealing noise that sounds like a belt slipping. The problem is very common after the car has been sitting overnight or while I'm at work. The noise continues under acceleration as well, at around 3K rpm. However, after I drive for around 5 minutes the noise stops and the A/C works normally. I'm thinking the clutch on the compressor is locking up and causing the belt to slip, but as far as I know there is no fix other than replacing the part. Any other ideas?