anybody please answer this question.

JonghoPark · 09-23-2007, 09:08 PM

I have a problem. but, I don't know what's wrong.

when I drive my car, which is 06 Si turned air conditioner on, it makes some

noise under hood. It suddenly happened.

but, if I turn A/C off, that's pretty normal.

it is wrong with Belt of A/C compressor?

I need your help. Thanks a lot.

***Zeuceone*** · 09-23-2007, 09:10 PM

this happens every time you turn it on?

yippieguy · 09-23-2007, 09:12 PM

Since this is a 'new' sound, it could be a belt or even the compressor itself malfunctioning. I'd recommend a hot date with a Honda service center. This sort of thing would be warranty work I'd think.

J

GlxyGry06Si · 09-23-2007, 09:28 PM

my guess is that you never paid that close attention. not saying that in a negative way. you just never noticed it. its the compressor turning on. a sound clip would help. i would swing by the dealership and let them hear it if your really concerned or you are a 100% this is not a normal sound.

JonghoPark · 09-23-2007, 09:50 PM

I am pretty sure it's not normal.
I have driven my car over 30000 miles. I know it's a lot.
my car is just 06 model. :)
I love driving. I mean it makes unusual sounds like tank. :-)

and it happens everytime by a day before yesterday.
I'll go to Honda Service. but, I just wanna know what's wrong.

I went Honda last Saturday around 6 o'clock. and they said it's about just

belt and we're going closed, even don't take a look my car.

and they said we don't have part now. so please come on Monday.

we'll order part for you. so, I said yes. but, now I think It's about A/C

comppresor. not a belt. how do you think?

GlxyGry06Si · 09-23-2007, 09:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JonghoPark

I am pretty sure it's not normal.
I have driven my car over 30000 miles. I know it's a lot.
my car is just 06 model. :)
I love driving. I mean it makes unusual sounds like tank. :-)

and it happens everytime by a day before yesterday.
I'll go to Honda Service. but, I just wanna know what's wrong.

I went Honda last Saturday around 6 o'clock. and they said it's about just

belt and we're going closed, even don't take a look my car.

and they said we don't have part now. so please come on Monday.

we'll order part for you. so, I said yes. but, now I think It's about A/C

comppresor. not a belt. how do you think?

im not sure. does the ac still work? at night when you turn the ac on do your lights dim?

JonghoPark · 09-23-2007, 11:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GlxyGry06Si

im not sure. does the ac still work? at night when you turn the ac on do your lights dim?

yep!! everything is ok. except some crazy sounds.

I don't know why.

GlxyGry06Si · 09-24-2007, 12:09 AM

then u r prolly good

nayilsi · 09-24-2007, 01:22 AM

i have a belt noise when i turn my AC on ..... the AC seems fine...the car seems fine.

ps: can only hear it while idling.

06CivEXJon · 09-24-2007, 02:24 AM

All of our Civics make a loud noise when we turn the AC on,my guess is that its the condenser and its normal.

GlxyGry06Si · 09-24-2007, 09:07 AM

if you rev it does it get louder or go away?

JonghoPark · 09-24-2007, 11:30 AM

I think it's not normal. because, as I said, I've driven my car over 30,000 miles. but, It happened by a day before yesterday.

It was Ok last month, last year and when I bought at the first time.
but, I'm pretty sure it is not normal condition now.

It's not just about sound, It's about some crazy tank noise.

I know it has Vtec. so, It makes some noise. I'm not talking about it.

BigT · 09-24-2007, 12:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JonghoPark

I think it's not normal. because, as I said, I've driven my car over 30,000 miles. but, It happened by a day before yesterday.

It was Ok last month, last year and when I bought at the first time.
but, I'm pretty sure it is not normal condition now.

It's not just about sound, It's about some crazy tank noise.

I know it has Vtec. so, It makes some noise. I'm not talking about it.

I assume by "tank" noise you mean as in M1 Abrams

? Something like a clanking/grumbling? Or is it more like that squeakity squeak squeakity noise you always hear in movies whenever a tank is driving?

yippieguy · 09-24-2007, 12:08 PM

Can we presume that since honda said they'd order you a part over the weekend, that you've stopped worrying about it and let the experts do their thing on your car? If there was a problem, we should expect you'll see it on the work order. Stop worrying yourself :) go out.... open the windows.. relax... it's all good.

a10thunder · 09-24-2007, 12:30 PM

Is it a metallic rattling noise like a pellet in a metal can? If so, I've had that since day one. It's very annoying.

X_Cut2.6 · 09-26-2007, 05:51 PM

Not sure if this is related, but when I run my Max A/C and the car is idling you can hear a chirping noise. I took it to the dealership, and they replaced the belt tensioner. Got the car back, and it's still making the noise. Have to take the car back again, and get a rental (provided by dealership). I drive a 07 Si Sedan w/ 5K miles, and this was 1 of 7 issues I had when I dropped it off. They also replaced the airbag (due to crack in case), front passenger speaker, driver visor, and could not isolate a rattle noise from the rear passenger side.

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JonghoPark Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 18 iTrader: 0 / 0%	anybody please answer this question. I have a problem. but, I don't know what's wrong. when I drive my car, which is 06 Si turned air conditioner on, it makes some noise under hood. It suddenly happened. but, if I turn A/C off, that's pretty normal. it is wrong with Belt of A/C compressor? I need your help. Thanks a lot.

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yippieguy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 362 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Since this is a 'new' sound, it could be a belt or even the compressor itself malfunctioning. I'd recommend a hot date with a Honda service center. This sort of thing would be warranty work I'd think. J

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GlxyGry06Si Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Jacksonville, AR Age: 23 Posts: 7,335 iTrader: 3 / 100%	my guess is that you never paid that close attention. not saying that in a negative way. you just never noticed it. its the compressor turning on. a sound clip would help. i would swing by the dealership and let them hear it if your really concerned or you are a 100% this is not a normal sound.

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JonghoPark Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 18 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I am pretty sure it's not normal. I have driven my car over 30000 miles. I know it's a lot. my car is just 06 model. :) I love driving. I mean it makes unusual sounds like tank. :-) and it happens everytime by a day before yesterday. I'll go to Honda Service. but, I just wanna know what's wrong. I went Honda last Saturday around 6 o'clock. and they said it's about just belt and we're going closed, even don't take a look my car. and they said we don't have part now. so please come on Monday. we'll order part for you. so, I said yes. but, now I think It's about A/C comppresor. not a belt. how do you think?

09-24-2007, 12:09 AM	#8 (permalink)
GlxyGry06Si Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Jacksonville, AR Age: 23 Posts: 7,335 iTrader: 3 / 100%	then u r prolly good

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nayilsi Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: You mean nothing to me Posts: 9,648 iTrader: 0 / 0%	i have a belt noise when i turn my AC on ..... the AC seems fine...the car seems fine. ps: can only hear it while idling.

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06CivEXJon Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Monument/Colorado Springs Colorado Posts: 4,600 Jon iTrader: 0 / 0%	All of our Civics make a loud noise when we turn the AC on,my guess is that its the condenser and its normal.

09-24-2007, 09:07 AM	#11 (permalink)
GlxyGry06Si Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Jacksonville, AR Age: 23 Posts: 7,335 iTrader: 3 / 100%	if you rev it does it get louder or go away?

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JonghoPark Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 18 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I think it's not normal. because, as I said, I've driven my car over 30,000 miles. but, It happened by a day before yesterday. It was Ok last month, last year and when I bought at the first time. but, I'm pretty sure it is not normal condition now. It's not just about sound, It's about some crazy tank noise. I know it has Vtec. so, It makes some noise. I'm not talking about it.

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yippieguy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 362 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Can we presume that since honda said they'd order you a part over the weekend, that you've stopped worrying about it and let the experts do their thing on your car? If there was a problem, we should expect you'll see it on the work order. Stop worrying yourself :) go out.... open the windows.. relax... it's all good.

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a10thunder Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 60 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Is it a metallic rattling noise like a pellet in a metal can? If so, I've had that since day one. It's very annoying.

09-26-2007, 05:51 PM	#16 (permalink)
X_Cut2.6 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Antonio Posts: 7 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Not sure if this is related, but when I run my Max A/C and the car is idling you can hear a chirping noise. I took it to the dealership, and they replaced the belt tensioner. Got the car back, and it's still making the noise. Have to take the car back again, and get a rental (provided by dealership). I drive a 07 Si Sedan w/ 5K miles, and this was 1 of 7 issues I had when I dropped it off. They also replaced the airbag (due to crack in case), front passenger speaker, driver visor, and could not isolate a rattle noise from the rear passenger side.