Air Conditioner Noise

[Cathy]

Hello everyone,

Turned on my air to the highest level today and it was making a loud noise that could be heard over the radio, I can't begin to describe this noise, but when I turned it down to 3 there was no noise. My car is an 07 HB with less that 5,000 miles. Everyone in my family is automobile challenged so there isn't anyone I can begin to ask, so I came to the experts.

Has anyone experienced this or know what might be causing this? Is your air loud? I can't get to the dealer that I bought the car from until Friday, will any Toyota dealer honor the warranty?

Thanks in advance,
Cathy

[blacksan]

Originally Posted by Cathy

Hello everyone,

Turned on my air to the highest level today and it was making a loud noise that could be heard over the radio, I can't begin to describe this noise, but when I turned it down to 3 there was no noise. My car is an 07 HB with less that 5,000 miles. Everyone in my family is automobile challenged so there isn't anyone I can begin to ask, so I came to the experts.

Has anyone experienced this or know what might be causing this? Is your air loud? I can't get to the dealer that I bought the car from until Friday, will any Toyota dealer honor the warranty?

Thanks in advance,
Cathy

Fan vibration noise?

You might want to check the AC filter access door behind the glove box. It might not closed properly. This is just a guess. If all else fails drive up to VA as I am off work do to injury for a couple of weeks.

[Blenjar]

I have a noise too.

I put circulation, press the A/C..when I'm not moving, i hear a BBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBB...etc, whe nI move its gone...wtf is that?

Only happens when I got hte A/C button pressed.
The noise isn' noticeable when music is on but it happens..

-- Blen

[Ogredude]

as long as its not a loud CLICKING TICKTICKTICKTICK, thats a sign of the compressor clutch about to go, but im sure these toyota ones are designed much better than that

[blacksan]

Is everyone using the outside air circulation vs inside air circulation when this occurs? I remember something about that in the manual. But, I might just be stir crazy from sitting around the house and just imagining the whole thing?

[Blenjar]

I use outside all times. Only use the inside when im driving in a smelly place or its really hottttttt outside, humid and need max A/C.

But my noise happen either way as long as A/C button is on.

-- Blen

[blacksan]

Originally Posted by Blenjar

I use outside all times. Only use the inside when im driving in a smelly place or its really hottttttt outside, humid and need max A/C.

But my noise happen either way as long as A/C button is on.

-- Blen

Hummm, mine is quiet?

[Cathy]

Thanks so much for the suggestions, I knew I could count on you guys! I'll check all the things mentioned. I appreciate your help.

Cathy

[Blenjar]

Well im almost at 10k miles..gotta do my oil change probably tomorrow or tuesday so I'll have them check this shit out...

-- Blen

[blacksan]

Originally Posted by Cathy

Thanks so much for the suggestions, I knew I could count on you guys! I'll check all the things mentioned. I appreciate your help.

Cathy

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[eco]

Ive used ac about 5 times,no noise,the fan is directly brhind and to the right of the head unit.Since I have a home-made ac filter,I never put the fan on 4,this may help you.

[brickhardmeat]

it's a locust

[Black Yaris]

Originally Posted by Cathy

will any Toyota dealer honor the warranty?

Any Toyota dealership in the United States can take care of you

[Cathy]

Originally Posted by Black Yaris

Any Toyota dealership in the United States can take care of you

Thanks Black Yaris. Tried all the suggestions that were posted as of yesterday, and today it was making a "mooing" noise, (ok I'm a girl don't laugh), on level 3 and 4, and it's been in the 90's so it's got to be looked at. Probalby won't happen until Friday or Saturday, will let you all know what I find out.

Thanks again,
Cathy

[Typer73]

WOW! Did you get the cows engine option instead of the usual hamsters? Must be hard to keep 'em fed.

Many moons ago, I worked as secretary for a small automotive/body shop and I learned a valuable lesson from the mechanics there... Does it work? if yes, is it leaking anything? if no, don't worry so much about the noise it makes! Most noises are harmless.

[Cathy]

Does it work? if yes, is it leaking anything? if no, don't worry so much about the noise it makes! Most noises are harmless.[/QUOTE]


Well, I can understand that, but this car has less than 5,000 miles on it, and I live in the desert of southern California, so the air needs to work. I dealt with the air not working in my Tercel for the last 2 years of ownership, so this is a biggie for me. And unfortunately this noise is loud, couldn't probably carry on a conversation with the air on. Thanks for your advise.

Cathy

[Typer73]

I'll see your SoCal & raise you a GA in the dead of summer... wet hot trumps dry hot every time! Had a noisy AC in the last car I had, cooled like a bitch... just had to turn up the stereo! Under warranty, def get it fixed, but don't obsess about it.