2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara AC Belt Squeal Fix

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DSTERRY0578
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My a/c was not working in my 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara, the compressor was not clicking on. I changed a blown fuse underneath the hood and now the a/c works again, blowing out cold air. Now, when I turn the a/c on, my belt is squealing some kind of bad. When the compressor cuts off the squeal goes away, when it turns on, the squeal comes back. The belts were just changed a month ago. What could it be? Maybe the belt is too tight or too loose? Maybe the a/c compressor? I'm not too sure. Thanks in advance for any help!!!
Apr 3, 2006 at 10:29 PM
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LOSONE
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All the clues are there, you have a bad compressor clutch. Replacing just the clutch is as expensive as replacing the compressor so it is better to have the compressor replaced. It is NOT a home repair job due to refrigerant recovery. Good luck
Apr 4, 2006 at 1:00 AM
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Replace the A/C compressor rather than only the clutch, since clutch replacement costs about the same. Have a shop do it because the refrigerant must be recovered.

Conversation Summary

On a 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara, the A/C compressor would not engage until a blown under-hood fuse was replaced. Cooling returned, but the belt squeals whenever the compressor turns on and stops when it cycles off. The belts had been replaced a month earlier. The expert diagnosed a bad compressor clutch and recommended replacing the compressor, noting it is not a home repair because refrigerant must be recovered.

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