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Old Aug 2, 2010 | 11:25 PM
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Noisy engine while A/C is on?
I've noticed that the engine runs louder/noisy when the A/C is on at full blast. When I turned off the A/C, the engine is quietier and normal level of noise.

Is that normal? or am I having a problem with the engine or A/C system?

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Old Aug 3, 2010 | 04:36 AM
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With A/C on full blast the car sounds like a jet and this is normal.
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Old Aug 3, 2010 | 12:33 PM
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Originally Posted by LILBENZ230
With A/C on full blast the car sounds like a jet and this is normal.
Agreed ...It does sound like a jet. Mine has quite a bit of what i call "compressor whine" as well. I thought it was a bit much but dealer and indy shop say that is normal opreration.
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Specially when very hot outside (100 degrees) and your AC in on auto.
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Much of the noise is the condenser/radiator fan cranking up to high RPM
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