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still can't figure out this a/c noise...

Brad09

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The video below is not my car, but it is making the exact same sound as mine. This only happens with the a/c on, and only in first/reverse when pulling away from a stop. If the car is on a hill/under load the sound is much louder. After I hit 5mph or so the sound is gone. The comments in the video below say a new belt tensioner fixed the problem. However, I have had the belt and tensioner replaced and still have the same sound. So any other ideas on a/c related issues that would cause this?

 

Brad09

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Sent an email to Charles (Humble Mechanic on YT) and he said it could be the belt tensioner or the compressor. Since I've already replaced the belt tensioner, I guess that leaves the compressor. It blows cold air just fine though. Has anyone had their compressor make the noise in the video above?
 
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