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Old 04-10-2019, 07:07 PM
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Is it normal for the AC to make a clunk when engaged?
I don't even use "Auto" anymore. I turn off the AC, because it comes on and off so frequently, and every time it comes on, it makes a loud clunk. Is that normal? It still works; cold air comes out.
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Old 04-11-2019, 12:21 PM
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My car makes a clicking sound, not too loud, but perceptible when stopped and idling. I don't notice it while driving.
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Clunk is probably just the clutch engaging.
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clunk can be a bad compressor clutch, failing compressor or a bad side engine mount.
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I only get a clunk on the first engagement of the day. After that it is fairly smooth.
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