Originally Posted by
7milesout
Guys,
I've been meaning to post this for a while. And I did a search, but found nothing directly related. Of course, I'm not the best searcher. And, the fact is, because it is referred to as A/C, or AC, or air conditioning it makes it a little tough to know you've seen all responses. Anywho...
Since day 1, the Blueberry / Lil' Big Rig has made quite a whining noise from the compressor (noise is under the hood). I can certainly live with it. But I did want to make sure the noise is "normal." Because I'd rather not have a defective compressor. I still have plenty of warranty. And of course it is the compressor because turning the little snowflake on and off directly corresponds.
Mine makes a bit of noise all the time (when A/C is on), but it is an especially audibly pronounced whine between maybe 3,000 rpm and 3,400 rpm.
All I really want to know is if it is normal. If so, case closed, I can live with it. If I had time, I'd go by a Mitsubishi dealer and ride in a new one to see if it does it too. But the closest one is probably 20 miles away. And it's 400 turns, 300 stop lights, and always heavy traffic densely populated with people who are not paying attention. It is a highly unattractive place through which to have to drive.
If you can record a short video and post it here that would be helpful so everyone can hear what you are referring to.
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