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Are you sure it is the A/C Compressor and not the Power Steering pump?

LS400, SC 300 and SC 400 are known to have power steering pump issues that leak onto the compressor causing ac compressor failure.

Replace the pump as soon as you see a leak.

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Q: Why is my 1996 Lexus SC 400 ac compressor suddenly making a whining noise?
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