1996 Chevy Lumina Noise from engine only when the Air Condi

210,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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ACRAFT
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I have a '96 Chevy Lumina Sedan 3.1L 6cyl. Every time I turn on my Air Conditioner inside my car, I hear a clicking or grinding noise coming from under the hood. As a matter of fact, when I turn up my A/C, the louder the sound becomes. When I turn the A/C back off, the sound becomes more quiet. When I check, it sounds like it is coming from the engine block on the left side near the belts. But I cannot figure it out.
Aug 30, 2010 at 4:15 AM
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WRENCHTECH
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It's probably the A/C compressor itself that's making the noise
Aug 30, 2010 at 4:25 AM
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