When I start my car you hear a loud scratching sound. My father n law says it is the air conditioner clutch. Does anyone have any ideas ??
Jun 22, 2010 at 3:39 AM
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Hello,
When you hear a screeching sound at startup it is typically due to a faulty serpentine belt.
It is likely is worn and glazed over. So at startup the belt will actually slip on the pulleys and that will make the squealing / screeching noise.
Here is a helpful guide that goes over this issue:
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