Air conditioner noise

Tiny
JSTAVITSKI
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What would cause my 2002 Mercury Sable to make a loud noise sounds like it is coming from around the pulley system and the air stopped working. It cuts on and blows but does not blow cold air. Both happened at the same time. Bought a charger kit for air and the reader said it did not need to be charged?
Thursday, August 13th, 2009 AT 8:28 PM

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Tiny
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Check AC compressor and clutch assembly. Here is a guide to help you change it out.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-air-conditioner-compressor
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Thursday, August 13th, 2009 AT 8:31 PM
Tiny
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Does an automatic have a clutch assembly? Would that and the compressor cause the noise as well as the air problems?
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Thursday, August 13th, 2009 AT 8:44 PM
Tiny
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AC compressor has a clutch and bearing where the belt sit check that


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/99387_Graphic1_455.jpg



https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/99387_Graphic2_226.jpg

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Saturday, August 15th, 2009 AT 5:59 AM
Tiny
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Thanks so much! Will the clutch and bearings going bad make the engine light come on as well?
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Saturday, August 15th, 2009 AT 2:34 PM
Tiny
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Need to check for DTC
it may be some thing else
that giving you check engine light

codes can help identifying the troubled area
good luck
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Saturday, August 15th, 2009 AT 5:31 PM
Tiny
BUDDY44
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I checked the coolant level which is fine. Not sure what to check next. Thanks!
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Tuesday, March 13th, 2018 AT 4:00 PM (Merged)
Tiny
CEDDY2_
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ARE U HAVING ANY ISSUES WITH THE CAR RUNNING HOT?ALSO IS YOUR TEMP GAUGE READING A LOW TEMP OR AT NORMAL RANGE?
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Tuesday, March 13th, 2018 AT 4:00 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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A low temp will often be a thermostat that is stuck in the fully open position, is the engine temp in the normal range or is it showing lower?
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Tuesday, March 13th, 2018 AT 4:00 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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I changed the water pump and the heater started working, 13 months later the heater stoped blowing hot air why did this happen again what should I do please help
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Tuesday, March 13th, 2018 AT 4:00 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Make sure the engine is warming to proper operating temp. Next, with the engine running, warm, and the heater on, feel both heater core hoses. They should be hot. If not, try flushing the heater core. If they are both hot, check the blend air door for proper operation.
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Tuesday, March 13th, 2018 AT 4:00 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Air Conditioning problem
2002 Mercury Sable V8 Front Wheel Drive Automatic 136000 miles

I turn on ac and extreme heat comes out the compressor does come on but the vent blow out heat not warm air but from the heater, not sure what controls the damper door
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Tuesday, March 13th, 2018 AT 4:00 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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You have a problem with the blend air door. On your model year it is either actuated by electric or engine vacuum.
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Tuesday, March 13th, 2018 AT 4:00 PM (Merged)
Tiny
GODOFOUZO
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My air conditioner blows HOT air.

This past winter, I inadvertantly hit the A/C button instead of the heat and it started blowing cold.

I immediately hit the heat button. No problem.

Now, that the weather's been getting warmer, A/C just blows hot air.

A/C is fully charged with no leaks

Hoses (tubes) from the condenser get VERY cold but the cold air never seems to make it to the vents.

Anyone have a clue?

Thanks!
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Tuesday, March 13th, 2018 AT 4:00 PM (Merged)
Tiny
MERLIN2021
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Temperature blend door is stuck.
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Tuesday, March 13th, 2018 AT 4:00 PM (Merged)
Tiny
OSLO
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Air Conditioning problem
2002 Mercury Sable 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 95000 miles

air conditionaing blows hot air, next steps
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Tuesday, March 13th, 2018 AT 4:00 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Check fuses
check ac compresor if engaging
check gas in system if low (its 134a)
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Tuesday, March 13th, 2018 AT 4:00 PM (Merged)
Tiny
2CP-ARCHIVES
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Heater only blows warm air. Engine's temp is normal coolant is ok. What could be the problem?
Car does not overheat.
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Tuesday, March 13th, 2018 AT 4:00 PM (Merged)
Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Check the blend air door. It may not be opening fully.
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Tuesday, March 13th, 2018 AT 4:00 PM (Merged)
Tiny
ASHISH SHAH
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Heater problem
2002 Mercury Sable 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic 58000 miles

I had this above mentioned car and yesterday suddenly the fan that blows the hot air suddenly quit working. I mean it would not work at low speed, ( setting 1, 2 and 3 ) but it still works at the full. The problem is that it warms the car too much. How can I fix it that it works on all setting.
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Tuesday, March 13th, 2018 AT 4:00 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Very common for the resister to go bad
replace blower motor speed resister
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Tuesday, March 13th, 2018 AT 4:00 PM (Merged)

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