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A/C compressor removal

Tiny
T4TURBO
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  • 2002 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
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How to remove the a/c compressor?
Wednesday, August 26th, 2015 AT 5:07 PM

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Tiny
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Hello,

Here is a guide that will walk you through the repair with a video below to show you how the job is done on your car.

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

and

https://youtu.be/4IRA9w7LcJw

Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.
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Wednesday, August 26th, 2015 AT 7:07 PM
Tiny
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My AC compressor was making a clicking sound so I had the mechanic replaced it with an used one, which he got for me! Anyway, the clicking sound is now intermittent meaning when the car is cold the clicking sound is back although the sound is not as bad as before. After driving for 30 mins the sound is gone. Before I had no cold air when AC was on now I do. I am just wondering if the guy just put freon R134 and did not replace the compressor.

Is that possible? If not, why is the noise?

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Saturday, August 10th, 2019 AT 4:18 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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You mean a clicking sound DIFFERENT from the compressor cycling on and off? Did it click before when air was NOT on? And sometimes it's customary to ask for old parts back to avoid scam?
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Saturday, August 10th, 2019 AT 4:18 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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The clicking sound was before without turning on the AC. The sound was coming from the clutch or the gear of the compressor which I know for sure. My question is by by filling up the compressor with R134, can the clutch sound be reduced?
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Saturday, August 10th, 2019 AT 4:18 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Do you mean reduced in repetition speed or reduced in noise volume? Hmmm, I wonder if it will still make sound if you unplug it?
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Saturday, August 10th, 2019 AT 4:18 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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I am not satisfied with your responds. This is the 2nd time you asking question for a question. What you mean by unplug it? There is nothing to unplug. Its a AC compressor making a noise. I wasted my $5. Nonsense
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Saturday, August 10th, 2019 AT 4:18 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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It has an electrical plug that goes to the clutch. If you unplug it the clutch will not be functioning and any click sound will be then considered a mechanical fault. Either in the clutch itself or in the compressor. As to whether filling the system with freon has any effect on this sound is hard to determine/speculate without first hand information.
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Saturday, August 10th, 2019 AT 4:18 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Here is a pic of a clutch and it's PLUG.
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Saturday, August 10th, 2019 AT 4:18 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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My A/C Compressor is locking up and is causing problems. Can I replace it myself? Is it just a matter of replacing the compressor, or does all the refrigerant have to be drained and everything? Is this a job for a pro, and how much could I expect to spend on this type of repair?
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Saturday, August 10th, 2019 AT 4:18 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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You can do most of the job yourself, with the exception of evacuation of the refrigerant before the work is started. And later the vacuuming of the system after the work is done, prior to filling the system with new refrigerant. Make sure that you have enough refrigerant and the correct refrigerant oil and quantity.
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Saturday, August 10th, 2019 AT 4:18 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Thanks
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