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Old Dec 23, 2003 | 10:23 AM
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AC noise

Do you guys and gals have that little high pitched noise when you turn on the AC. I have 2 other friends with a 2002 WRX and they say they have it too. Is this normal? Mine also happens when i just turn on the fan. It doesnt really have a pattern weather Im going fast or slow or shifting or not. Its just makes this little high pithed noise. Anyone else have thi. Laters Mikal
Old Dec 25, 2003 | 09:10 PM
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So I guess no one else has this nooise? laters Mikal
Old Dec 25, 2003 | 09:37 PM
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I don't hear any high pitched noises when I turn the a/c on. Then again, I have the radio going



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Old Dec 26, 2003 | 06:49 AM
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I can't remember if i did, i do have this weird slightly rattling noise when i have the heater on tho.
Old Dec 29, 2003 | 09:20 AM
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I get this wierdo high pitched squeak when I turn the key to the ON position but only for the first few seconds.
Old Jan 9, 2004 | 01:29 PM
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Mine makes a slight high pitched whistle/whine noise when the AC or fan is running. The fan also makes a whirring - I think I got a leaf in there or something.
Old Jan 19, 2004 | 03:10 PM
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yup, i have an 04 WRX. I thought my AC was too loud too. so i took it in to the dealer and the tech agreed with me. they have ordered the parts and i have an appointment this thursday to get the compressor changed for free under warranty. i advise you guys to atleast get it checked out.
Old Jan 21, 2004 | 02:19 AM
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Exclamation putting it off

i see that there are others with the same dilemma... mine does squeek, but only when i turn it on(a/c or no a/c) but so far everything is fine. i might just get it changed before my warranty goes out... does anyone also notice that the rad fan comes on as soon as the a/c is on?? or ist it just mine?
Old Jan 27, 2004 | 06:40 PM
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Originally posted by RacerZ22
That is normal for the car. It comes on to help cool the engine which is working harder with the AC on.
The rad fan might also help draw air through the AC's heat exchanger.
Old Jan 28, 2004 | 07:29 AM
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mine makes a BOV sound when i turn the AC on. it's a 02 with 36,000. how many miles do u have in your subaru?



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