squealing noise when the AC is on

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Sep 8, 2009 | 07:55 PM
  #1  
Theres a squealing noise with the AC on when I rev the car at idle. The noise gets really bad when I try to make a turn too. It noise goes away when the AC is off. What exactly could it be? Crank pulley, AC clutch ?? TIA
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Sep 9, 2009 | 07:13 AM
  #2  
Most squealing noise is NORMALLY the belt, try some belt dressing, and see what happens. I had the same problem, it only squealed when the ac was on. It didnt make any sense, but the dressing make it go away.
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Sep 9, 2009 | 08:36 AM
  #3  
Could be the belt, but in my experience, the extra strain from the a/c really makes a separated crank pulley go nuts...... check the pulley ASAP.
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Sep 9, 2009 | 09:00 AM
  #4  
yeah ziptied is right; I'd check the crank pulley, they've been known to fall apart on toyotas
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Sep 9, 2009 | 10:30 AM
  #5  
thanks for the info guys!
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Sep 9, 2009 | 12:31 PM
  #6  
other than the possibilities from above, could it be the AC pump?
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Sep 9, 2009 | 07:21 PM
  #7  
not the pump, no. Could be the clutch. but doubtful.
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Sep 10, 2009 | 12:39 PM
  #8  
i took it to a mechanic and he said it was the ac pump, but i dun know if i should trust him.
I tired using some belt dressing but it didnt work. The noise is pretty bad at a certain low rpm, like when I make a you turn at low speed, the noise is really loud.
so it could be the clutch or crank pulley?
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Sep 10, 2009 | 01:31 PM
  #9  
Well, ill put it to you like this. When I had my MKIV TT Supra, it made a really bad squealing noise, I took it to my local toyota dealer, who said, it was my ac pump. I got home, took the belt off and the crank pulley came apart in my hands...... replaced it and it never squealed again.
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Sep 10, 2009 | 08:56 PM
  #10  
damit! i have the exact same problem and i just replaced my t-belt and crank pulley, the oem used crank pulley that i bought looked to be in good shape when i put it on, but i guess not? i will check tomorrow
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