AC stopped working

Tiny
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  • 2001 HONDA CIVIC
  • 1.7L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 170,000 MILES
I was driving to work I came to the entry gate and stopped. When I start it again on acceleration it sounded like metal on metal. When I let off the throttle it would stop. Every time I accelerated it would sound like metal on metal grinding. That happened about five times driving around the parking lot and then it stopped making that noise all together. I didn't know at the time what it was but then later I found out my AC wasn't working so apparently it was my AC. I have a feeling the compressor went out but I'm really not a mechanic.
Saturday, July 13th, 2019 AT 7:12 PM

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Tiny
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It does sounds like the compressor has gone out. To be sure can you please shoot a quick video with your phone so we can see what's going on? that would be great. You can upload it here with your response.

Here is a guide to help walk you through the repair and diagrams below to show you how on your car:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-air-conditioner-compressor

Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know what you find. We are interested to see what it is.
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Monday, July 15th, 2019 AT 1:10 PM

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