1998 Ford Ecosport Repair Question
Topics covered: Harmonic balancer, Noise.
Mileage: 167,000 miles.
Mileage: 167,000 miles.
Asked on September 12, 2012
Conserning air conditioning
Today i got my ac fixed on my car when im on the road moving it runs good but when im parked with the car on and the ac on the belt of the car makes a squicking lound noise as if the belt needed to be changes but i just changed the belt a few weeks ago and i dont know why it makes that noise
Asked by carloscabrera1Answer
Replied on September 12, 2012
tension may be too weak and have to be adjusted or the compressor is locking up from too much freon or a bearing failure
Roy
Replied on September 12, 2012
what would cause a bearing failure? that would mean that I need a new compressor?
Replied on September 12, 2012
yes, a new one. it can fail for many reasons but get it confirmed before doing anything
Roy
Replied on September 12, 2012
OK i appreciate it . thanks
Replied on September 12, 2012
If the belt tension are good, you could have a failing harmonic balancer.
Replied on September 12, 2012
what is a failing harmonic balancer? becuase i checked and the tension of the belt is good
Replied on September 13, 2012
The harmonic damper is incorporated into the crank pulley. Note if the belts are wobbly, especially at the crank pulley. If yes, that could mean a damper that is going bad.