1998 Pontiac Grand Prix noise when a/c or defrost is turned

181,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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SHOPRAT430
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when stepdaughter left last night a noise startred about 50 feet from house.when she came over this morning the noise was there again.after taking a ride we found the noise sterted when the a/c or defrost buttons were pushed.the noise is similar to a grind but not like brakes when they wear down.the tension pulley above the a/c pump,but not on the same belt,was replaced a month ago so i checked the pulleys before going on a ride and none were moveable.the belts are both good/brand new and proper tension.thank you for your help.
Oct 10, 2009 at 4:28 AM
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MMPRINCE4000
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Disconnect compressor clutch, if noise goes away, it is most likely the compressor clutch, if not, tensioner or belt.
Oct 11, 2009 at 1:21 AM
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