Air conditioner went out

148,000 MILES • 2.4L • 4 CYL • 4WD • MANUAL
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LORENZOE
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Air conditioner went out. When the air conditioner went out there were strange sounds like something is banging. I can't drive it like that.
Oct 27, 2019 at 9:58 AM
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STRAILER
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Hello,

It sounds like the compressor went out. To be sure can you please shoot a quick video with your phone so we can hear the noise? that would be great. You can upload it here with your response. Here is a guide to help walk you through the compressor replacement in case that is the problem with diagrams below to show you on your car:

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

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/re-charge-an-air-conditioner-system

Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know what you find. We are interested to see what it is.
Oct 28, 2019 at 11:47 AM
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