2003 Mercury Sable

2003 MERCURY SABLE
127,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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ANDIMAY
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It is making a grinding, rattling noise when it starts, then the air kicks on it stops. Yesterday it made the noise the entire drive and the air did not come on at all.
Aug 13, 2011 at 4:55 AM
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WRENCHTECH
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Sounds like your compressor clutch is coming apart.
Aug 13, 2011 at 6:05 AM
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ANDIMAY
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We just replaced that last year, the compressor clutch should last longer than that right?
Aug 13, 2011 at 7:48 AM
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WRENCHTECH
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Not if something else is causing it. You nedd to get it checked.
Aug 13, 2011 at 7:51 AM
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