A/C and rattling noice

CHEVROLET CAVALIER
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ASIAHDAI
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2000 Chevy Cavielier
90, 835 miles
automatic transmission, 2 wheel drive
no fluid leaks noticable
only thing repaired on it so far was main engine belt i believe

Ok the other day the a/c was blowing hot air, buts gets colder when start driving , warmer when idling, at stop sign and such. The next day a very metally rattly type sound started to occur when we started the car up, and continues to occur till the car is shut off. The noise will occur whether the a/c is on or off.
What is this from? and if u know around how much does this cost?
Jun 24, 2007 at 6:28 AM
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E40WATER12
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Sounds to me you got a worn clutch pulley unit on youre AC unit thats wornout, Also if youre AC is pushing out hot/ warm air, Its maybe AC unit is needing to be recharged.

Good Luck.
Jun 25, 2007 at 7:36 AM
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ASIAHDAI
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now the car is not working... husband was driving brother home and they said it sounded like a belt or timing chain went... sounded like a shirt flapping in wind.. could this cause any of those problems
Jun 25, 2007 at 8:09 AM
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BPRICE443
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It sounds like you lost your belt becuse the a/c clutch locked up?? But don't know enough to tell exactly what the problem is.
Jun 25, 2007 at 6:18 PM
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