2001 Oldsmobile Alero Air Conditioner cooling but noise &am

2001 OLDSMOBILE ALERO
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BEVHAT711
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Air Conditioning problem
2001 Oldsmobile Alero Automatic 222,00 miles

My air conditioner is very cool but it makes a noise when I turn it on and it feels like it is puller power from the car. I was told the entire Air conditioner needed replaced at a cost of $1659.78. This car is great and I'd like to keep it, but it's not worth 1659.78. Could it be repaired for less?
Apr 1, 2009 at 5:51 PM
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JAMES W.
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It's normal for the ac to pull the motor down just a little when the compressor kicks in. BUT, I repeat, BUT $1700 to replace your compressor is a little stiff to say the least. There's quite a bit of time involved, but not $1700s worth. If I were you, I'd shop around a little. Parts and material would around $300.
Hope this helps, let me know how it pans out.
Apr 1, 2009 at 8:20 PM