AC Rubbing Noise - LotusTalk

elikdiaz · 09-06-2009, 04:00 PM

HI there,

Whenever I turn my steering wheel to the right and my AC is on I hear a rubbing, grinding noise. The best description I can make is similar to the noise power steering makes when it is going bad combined with tire rubbing. Anyway while in a turn if I turn off the AC it stops. Doesnt happen at all if I am turning left or not turning. Other than the noise nothing seems to malfunction. Any feedback?

elikdiaz · 09-15-2009, 05:17 PM

Nobody out there with a clue? The noise is getting worse. More details I noticed. It makes the noise even with the compressor off. So it is related to the Blower apparently. Is there something in it that could possibly slide around when you turn? I am concerned my blower may get damaged or something. Thanks!

TheViper · 09-15-2009, 05:19 PM

Does it do it with the blower off too?
Michael

elikdiaz · 09-16-2009, 06:45 AM

Hi Viper,

Nope only with it on. Somehow I think I may be replacing my blower soon.. EEEK... But if anyone has an idea of what it looks like internally maybe we could figure out what would be affected by lateral movement?

TheViper · 09-16-2009, 06:56 AM

What you are looking at is the blower. Can't imagine why it is only making a noise on a right hand turn, as it is isolated from steering and suspension.
Michael

elikdiaz · 09-16-2009, 08:24 PM

I wonder.. I purchased the car used. Occasionally a leaf comes out of the AC vents. Perhaps there is something in the blower??

elikdiaz · 09-17-2009, 11:26 AM

I also noticed if the car is just parked and I turn the steering wheel right it does nothing, as I suspected. So its the actual leaning of the car on right turns. Sounds like the turbine is full of junk or is actually rubbing against the casing.

How much A$$ pain am I in for to get at this part?

TheViper · 09-17-2009, 11:53 AM

I have heard that to replace the resistor pack, which is a similar project $1200

Michael

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Originally Posted by elikdiaz

I also noticed if the car is just parked and I turn the steering wheel right it does nothing, as I suspected. So its the actual leaning of the car on right turns. Sounds like the turbine is full of junk or is actually rubbing against the casing.

How much A$$ pain am I in for to get at this part?

09-06-2009, 04:00 PM	#1 (permalink)
elikdiaz Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 65	AC Rubbing Noise HI there, Whenever I turn my steering wheel to the right and my AC is on I hear a rubbing, grinding noise. The best description I can make is similar to the noise power steering makes when it is going bad combined with tire rubbing. Anyway while in a turn if I turn off the AC it stops. Doesnt happen at all if I am turning left or not turning. Other than the noise nothing seems to malfunction. Any feedback?

09-15-2009, 05:19 PM	#3 (permalink)
TheViper Alarmed & Dangerous Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Boca Raton FL Posts: 3,205	Does it do it with the blower off too? Michael __________________ Cobra OEM - Alarm, Immobilizer, CDL Emergency Override with warranty Additional Emergency Touch Keys - see link above Brand New Cobra Alarm Remote with warranty Cobra Remote Key Fob Strap Cobra Window Closing Module - Add to your existing Cobra alarm 3 Piece Front Clam Protection Kit with Center Bumper Undertray Removal Tool INFORMATION Improved AC & Heating System Battery Choices & Information Remote Key Fob, Alarm & Immobilizer Programming Light Bulb Conversions 2005

09-16-2009, 06:56 AM	#5 (permalink)
TheViper Alarmed & Dangerous Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Boca Raton FL Posts: 3,205	What you are looking at is the blower. Can't imagine why it is only making a noise on a right hand turn, as it is isolated from steering and suspension. Michael Attached Images __________________ Cobra OEM - Alarm, Immobilizer, CDL Emergency Override with warranty Additional Emergency Touch Keys - see link above Brand New Cobra Alarm Remote with warranty Cobra Remote Key Fob Strap Cobra Window Closing Module - Add to your existing Cobra alarm 3 Piece Front Clam Protection Kit with Center Bumper Undertray Removal Tool INFORMATION Improved AC & Heating System Battery Choices & Information Remote Key Fob, Alarm & Immobilizer Programming Light Bulb Conversions 2005

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09-15-2009, 05:17 PM	#2 (permalink)
elikdiaz Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 65	Nobody out there with a clue? The noise is getting worse. More details I noticed. It makes the noise even with the compressor off. So it is related to the Blower apparently. Is there something in it that could possibly slide around when you turn? I am concerned my blower may get damaged or something. Thanks!

09-16-2009, 06:45 AM	#4 (permalink)
elikdiaz Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 65	Hi Viper, Nope only with it on. Somehow I think I may be replacing my blower soon.. EEEK... But if anyone has an idea of what it looks like internally maybe we could figure out what would be affected by lateral movement?

09-16-2009, 08:24 PM	#6 (permalink)
elikdiaz Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 65	I wonder.. I purchased the car used. Occasionally a leaf comes out of the AC vents. Perhaps there is something in the blower??

09-17-2009, 11:26 AM	#7 (permalink)
elikdiaz Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 65	I also noticed if the car is just parked and I turn the steering wheel right it does nothing, as I suspected. So its the actual leaning of the car on right turns. Sounds like the turbine is full of junk or is actually rubbing against the casing. How much A$$ pain am I in for to get at this part?

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