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2001 AC PROBLEMS HELP PLEASE !!!!!!

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Old Mar 29, 2011 | 02:30 PM
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2001 AC PROBLEMS HELP PLEASE !!!!!!

Thanks for helping in advance and heres mt problem. I have a 01 5.4l when i have the truck running and the ac on i can here the ac kick in very load.Also when i have the heat on you can here the clutch on the ac compressor kick in. Why is that? do i need a new ac compressor? can i just unplug the ac compressor for now so the noise stops just drives me crazy.
 
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Old Mar 29, 2011 | 06:26 PM
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Start by going to the HVAC forum and reading the FAQs so you better understand what can go wrong.
 
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the air conditioner compressor kicks in on most setting including defrost. THe idea is to act as a dehumidifier and take the water out of the air prior to blowing it onto the windwons. thats normal.
 
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