1991 Toyota Previa A/C Whistle

1991 TOYOTA PREVIA

AHAMKA

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i have a 1991 toyota previa with 175,000 miles on it. everytime i turn on the a/c it makes a very loud whistling noise and it stays on for as long as i leave the a/c on , however i do have cold air coming out i dont know what the problems is please help me to even get started thank you.

Jul 8, 2006 at 9:52 AM

RASMATAZ

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[quote:5bcca5c1ec="ahamka"]i have a 1991 toyota previa with 175,000 miles on it. everytime i turn on the a/c it makes a very loud whistling noise and it stays on for as long as i leave the a/c on , however i do have cold air coming out i dont know what the problems is please help me to even get started thank you.[/quote:5bcca5c1ec]

The A/C compressor is coming to its end. Perhaps the clutch

Jul 9, 2006 at 11:44 PM

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Have the A/C compressor and clutch inspected. The compressor may be wearing out, and the clutch is a likely source of the whistle.

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The owner of a 1991 Toyota Previa with 175,000 miles reports a loud whistling noise whenever the A/C is on, although cold air still comes out. The expert says the A/C compressor is nearing the end of its life and suggests the clutch may be the cause.

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1991 Toyota Previa A/C Whistle

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