There maybe air in the system, and its gathering in the compressor. That would be my guess, take it to a certified vehicle air condition specialist or your dealer.
It turned out to be the alternator going bad. Replaced alternator. No more growling.
Possible problem with a/c compressor bearings, because as you are coming to a stop, engine rpms are reducing. You hear the growling because of less engine noise.
the port to add freon is under the car in front of engine coming off the compressor hard to get to but can be done
A 2006 Kia Sedona will exhibit a growling noise from the engine if the serpentine belt is loose. It can slip against the pulleys and produce a persistent growling noise.
Yes, if the compressor's bearings are bad, usually accompanied by a roaring or squealing noise coming from the compressor's pulley.
on the passenger side of engine, below ac compressor. coming from bottom radiator hose.
In a gear driven compressor which is integral to the engine (as is the case with heavy duty trucks), you don't - the motor oil flows through the compressor, lubricating it. That's why it's also a telltale sign that the compressor is bad if you bleed the air tanks and have oil coming out.
lay on your back and look up at the compressor in the right front section of the engine compartment, it is a fitting on the larger hose coming off of the compressor.
Turbine noise, Jet Engine rumbling,
The large opening of the compressor sucks in air to be compressed and burnt in the engine.
The large opening of the compressor sucks in air to be compressed and burnt in the engine.
The large opening of the compressor sucks in air to be compressed and burnt in the engine.