2002 BMW 318 strong vibration coming from the A/C

2002 BMW 318
43,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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2002 BMW 318 mileage: 43,000. When I turn on my A/C, there is a strong vibration coming from the A/C compressor. It seems to go away at higher rpms. When I turn on the A/C, it takes about 1-2 minutes the compressor gets almost too hot to touch. The lines coming from the compressor are cold the car cools off just fine. I don't have a clue what could be wrong. I am currently not running the A/C for fear of tearing it up.
Oct 12, 2010 at 10:13 PM
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The vibration may be due to a loose belt that drives the A/C compressor. Check your belt tensioner if the seems ok your air conditioning compressor could be coming apart internally.
Oct 12, 2010 at 10:14 PM