My A/C is acting up

2007 CHEVROLET IMPALA
80,000 MILES
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KYOUJIN470
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After starting the car i turned on the A/C and I heard a loud squealing noise. I turned it back on and continued to hear the squealing on every possible setting.

At times the power would drop greatly and the can would "jump". Once after turning the A/C off the noise continued for a short time and the car continued to jump until I put the transmission into neutral.
May 13, 2012 at 5:45 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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sounds like either the compressor is locked up or the belt tensioner is bad and cannot keep sufficient tension on the belt.


Roy
May 13, 2012 at 5:48 PM
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