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159 07 1.9JTDm Fan Metallic whistle

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#1 · (Edited)
Hello,

My 07 159 has just developed a slight 'whistle' like a metal on metal noise when the Climate Control is on. It is not clear what is causing it and the indy has advised a Forum prior to a dash rip out !!
Incidentally, the A/C condenser has been holed and the refrigerant leaks.

Any ideas please,

Regards,

Il Capo:confused:
 
#3 ·
Had this problem. If it's a metallic grinding (like the noise of a circular saw in the distance!), when the a/c cycles on, it is likely to be the a/c compressor clutch slipping.

Can be caused by too much a/c gas, not enough a/c gas, or (in my case) a dodgy compressor which was replaced under warranty.

So, if you're leaking refrigerant, it's probably a bad idea to be running the a/c. Get it patched, properly re-gassed and then check
 
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