(TA854-1013) Excessive noise from AC compressor
TECHNICAL ADVICE - Quick information for your help
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Bulletin Nbr:
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TA854-1013
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Date:
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October 2010
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Market:
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All
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Excessive noise from AC compressor
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Saab 9-3 MY03- , 9-5 MY98- and New 9-5 MY10-.
Review of replaced AC compressors due to noise shows that they are in
many cases without fault.
Workshop environment and AC in low fan speed.
Excessive and growling noise can occur from AC compressor / AC system
when the refrigerant level is too low in the AC loop. This can be checked
by activating/deactivating compressor in engine rpm range idle-2000.
Perform AC leak test in engine bay according to WIS. If no leak is found
perform leak test of expansion valve also in the compartment side.
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Fill up the refrigerant to specified level according to WIS.
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Check the compressor sound after running the system for 5 minutes.
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