Extremely loud chatter when AC is on.

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Aug 3, 2007 | 08:29 AM

HugeTTs

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Extremely loud chatter when AC is on.

Wow, this is getting VERY old.

When I turn on the AC the car sounds like an old truck, its VERY loud and embarrassing.

If you hit the econ button the sound goes away.

Any ideas?

Aug 3, 2007 | 08:40 AM

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Serpentine belt tensioner...>>

Not expensive or hard to replace....

Aug 3, 2007 | 08:44 AM

HugeTTs

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Already bought it. Just...

Wanted to check if that was for sure it.

Any tips on installation?

I honestly don't even know where the tensioner is on this badboy.

Aug 3, 2007 | 11:19 AM

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ughh, that sound still haunts me to this day. gotta go shower again after that ;P

Aug 3, 2007 | 07:30 PM

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Re: Extremely loud chatter when AC is on.

I have the same problem and the dealer, for the third time with two different dealers, tells me it's normal and nothing is wrong. I've got 10 mths left on my CPO and it pains me to think that I'll probably end up repairing this myself...

Go figure...and good luck on yours!