My belt was squealing so I popped the hood and saw the ac compressor stoppong causing the squeal.

2000 MITSUBISHI MONTERO
149,550 MILES
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JS73
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I turned the ac off and on again and the squeal stopped. Is there anything i can do to service the ac or should I start shopping a replacement???? It is the ac for sure that is doing it, I see it stop.
Jun 12, 2012 at 7:06 PM
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HMAC300
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if the compressor stops it may be frozen. you'll have to have a pro look at it. it cold also be the a/c clutch.
Jun 12, 2012 at 7:15 PM
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