1996 Honda Accord Unusual noise from A/C compressor

1996 HONDA ACCORD
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GSKAZ
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Air Conditioning problem
1996 Honda Accord 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic

I have a 1996 Honda Accord V6 with 157k miles. I recently began hearing a high pitched squeaky noise coming from my A/C compressor. A/C still works fine despite the noise and the noise is loudest when I start the car and then quiets down as I run it. Lately, I've also begun hearing intermittent knocking noise coming from the compressor. Any thoughts on what could be causing the noise? What kind of repair is needed? Do I need to replace the compressor? I had the refrigerant recharged about 6 months ago.
Sep 27, 2010 at 10:45 PM
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It would have to be verified that the noises are actually coming from within the compressor but knocking noises in a compressor are usually an indication of imminent failure. Just make sure it's not another pulley on the belt causing the noises.
Sep 28, 2010 at 4:38 AM