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Q: What does it mean that the ac compressor is seizing up?
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What is the squealing sound when you turn the AC on and give it gas on a 2003 Chevy Tahoe?

your ac compressor could be seizing up. happened on my 2003 suburban.


What causes my car to sound like an ambulance when i turn on the A.C.?

The ac compressor is probably seized up or seizing up. Don't run the ac any more until the system is repaired. If the compressor fills the system with trash (if it hasn't already) the cost for repair will be very high.


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Why does your car shake when ac is turned on?

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A seized AC compressor will tear up the belt... if it's a serpentine belt, or a belt which runs any other components necessary to the car's operation, that'll eventually cause it to shut down.


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AC compressor is locked up.


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Why does the AC sysmbol light come on when the heat is turned on and set to defrost-vent and will not turn off even when shut off button is hit?

DO NOT FEAR THIS !!! The ac comes on with the defrost: because do you ever use your ac in the winter? me neither. Manufactures have made the ac come on with the defrost to prevent the ac compressor from seizing up. Since we never use them in winter, at least in cold climates. Cheers and drive on.


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When the air conditioning is on the car putters and quits?

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