Hi Guys,

I am having issues with my 05 Acura TL. Every time I turn on the AC I get a annoying ticking sound from the compressor. I took it to the dealer to check it our and he told me that it was normal for the compressor to sound like that.

I would like to ear your opinion? And if it comes down it I will take it to a different dealership to get a second opinion.

Thanks guys in advance

P.S. --- I took a vid and posted on youtube please check it out.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZNuHC1QKhlc

 

deff not normal

 

it sounds like something in there is about ready to fail. The AC compressor in my TSX blew a hole in the side of the casing when the insides broke doen, it was a $2000 fix. Fortunately it was under warranty. Apparently it was sort of common with the TSX.

I haven't heard the same thing about the TL AC Compressors going bad, but something definitely sounds rattly inside there.

 

Your dealer said that sound was normal? What's the prerequisite to work at that dealership? Down Syndrome?

Immediately take the car to another dealership....

 

It sounds like the clutch is starting to go

 

Get a $5 mechanics stethascope- any parts store or Harbor Freight!

You can track most any ticking tapping rattling noises to their exact source-
it may be a compressor bearing, or something ~cheaper~ like the ac belt tensioner

My 01s started making slight noise at 45k miles- not warranty, let it go until 80k miles when it sounded like a valve was getting ready to come out of the engine~
So much nicer to have a silent engine again

 

an a/c specialist shop may look at it for free or low dollars diagnosis -

 

I'm taking the car to a different dealership tomorrow. The good thing is that my cousin works in for that Acura Dealership. He was the one that told me to check it out. Hopefully I get this sucker replace ASAP.

Thanks guys and I'll keep you guys posted.