2003 Chevy Malibu 2003 Malibu - A/C problem

2003 CHEVROLET MALIBU
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RS86
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Air Conditioning problem
2003 Chevy Malibu 6 cyl Automatic 32,000 miles

I just got the car and the a/c only works on the highest fan setting. When I put it on the high fan setting, the a/c turns on but has a really loud noise, sounds like a motor overworking or something. Also, it starts out with pretty cold air for about 3 seconds and then becomes only coolish air. I was wondering if someone could help me figure out what needs to be replaced/repaired. Thanks!
May 26, 2010 at 5:03 AM
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2CARPRO JACK
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Start by popping the hood and seing if it is the A/C compressor making the noise when A/C is on.Do you hear the noise when using the heater? if so it may be the blower motor that has a bad bearing.
May 26, 2010 at 5:14 AM
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RS86
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No, it's only the a/c that has a problem
May 26, 2010 at 6:29 AM
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2CARPRO JACK
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Probably the compressor then.See if the front of the compressor is turning or still when it makes the noise.If it is making noise only when the front of comp is spinning, you may have to take it to a shop to have gauges installed to see if the pressures are good, could possibly be overfilled.
May 26, 2010 at 8:09 AM
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