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Old Apr 19, 2005 | 04:02 PM
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"thunk" on startup

I've started to notice that about 3 seconds after I start the engine (and it's been off overnight or all day) I hear a loud "thunk." I heard it this past winter and thought it could have been if I was using 4wd and switched it out just before I parked. But, it's still happening. You can almost feel it. Any ideas?
 
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Old Apr 19, 2005 | 04:50 PM
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I'd say A/C compressor engagement is a maybe but more info is needed regarding where the selector switch is set when starting and what you are driving.
 
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Old Apr 20, 2005 | 05:22 AM
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I'll leave everything off next time and see what happens...
 
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Old Apr 20, 2005 | 04:21 PM
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I think that's it! If I leave the climate control off, it hasn't happened again yet. I guess the A/C compressor just sounds much louder from outside than I thought.
 
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Old Apr 21, 2005 | 12:09 PM
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Mine has done it since day 1, the dealership blames it on the refrigerant
 
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Old Apr 21, 2005 | 10:12 PM
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A/C compressor cycles all the time on Rangers if you have the HVAC in any setting except off, foot or face
 
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