Strange sound from engine compartment

[Tanlc]

Hi there,

 

Recently bought a 2nd hand car (FIT), only the last few days I heard the 'Krrrr...Krrr...' sound coming from the engine compartment. The sound is more audible when I wind-down the driver window.

 

I realised if the switch off the air-con, the sound goes away. Is it normal?

[Sky61]

sounds like aircon axillary belt is loose. its connected to ur alternator,go get it change.

[Tanlc]

Oh..Thanks!

 

How does it look like?

[Tanlc]

Any recommendation of reliable and honest workshop for aircon repair of the above?

 

Pls PM me if possible.

[Watwheels]

If it's the air-con pulley or belt loose no need to look for air-con specialist, your regular servicing workshop can also do it.

[Fcw75]

Fit and Jazz always have this problem. Very noisy when you switch on the aircon. It's due to the compressor kicking in. Change the aircon bearing or belt.

[Tanlc]

How much will that cost?

 

Btw, just came back from this Old Uncle @ Kovan whom I asked to take a look at my aircon problem.

 

I must say I really salute him!! He uses a long screwdriver to place its tip at the aircon parts and place his ear on the other tip to listen to the sound produced by the various parts. His uncle really knows his physics well

 

He did say some problem with the aircon tensioner and the water pump. Also, he discovered that the aircon fan is not working which may damage the air compressor.

 

Now I'm thinking how to get the car dealer to fix the problem. Just bought for less than 1 month.

Edited November 10, 2008 by Tanlc

[Roborovskii]

I must say I really salute him!! He uses a long screwdriver to place its tip at the aircon parts and place his ear on the other tip to listen to the sound produced by the various parts. His uncle really knows his physics well

 

Sorry OT abit. Can't help but remember this joke.

 

The Lone Ranger and Tonto are riding through the great plains, when they

happen upon a small city, located on the transcontinental railroad. As

the two approached the tracks, Tonto jumped off of hjis horse and quickly

placed his ear to the ground. "What is it ?" asked the Ranger. "Iron

Horse come." replied Tonto. "How can you tell?" asked Lone. "Tracks

rumble" said Tonto. Sure enough, a train was sighted coming down the

tracks only a few miles away. With the Lone Ranger fully impressed, the

companions mounted up, and started across the plains once more.

A few hours passed before Tonto dismounted once more, and placed his ear

to the ground. "What is it Tonto?", asked the Ranger. "There are no train

tracks anywhere around here.". After a second , Tonto replied "Buffalo

come". Lone remembered the trick from back in town, and asked again "How

can you tell?" Tonto replied "Ear sticky"..........

[Fcw75]

I am not sure bro.

 

But try http://forum.sg-fit-jazz.com/

[Sky61]

ur car should be still under warranty rite?then send back to Kah motor to fix it up.belts are vry cheap,30bucks the most.

[Fcw75]

His car is Fit, not from kah motor.

[Malvyn]

Hi there,

 

Recently bought a 2nd hand car (FIT), only the last few days I heard the 'Krrrr...Krrr...' sound coming from the engine compartment. The sound is more audible when I wind-down the driver window.

 

I realised if the switch off the air-con, the sound goes away. Is it normal?

 

Ar....could also be a faulty a/con compressor too...