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AC squeal Ford focus 1.0 ecoboost

ApolloBow
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Whenever I turn my AC on, like the button not just the fans, I get a really high pitched squeal coming from either the air vents or behind the dash also the cold air stopped being crispy cold and more luke warm.

I was wondering if it was the blower motor but I'm struggling to find an aftermarket one, if anyone could help me with a compatibility for one or if you have any insight into what the problem might be I'd be really grateful.

Reg is CP15BLK

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    Sounds far more like the AC system needs regased,

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    56 minutes ago, unofix said:

    Sounds far more like the AC system needs regased,

    I'll give that a go thank you very much 

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    For anyone reading this, the AC did in fact need regassing but after a month or so when I turn the AC a squeal / squeak like a belt or something sounds comes from behind the dash briefly 2-5 seconds

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    The AC system is intended to be left switched on. The gas contains a lubricant for the AC seals and also internal moving parts. If you are turning the system off then you run the risk of seals drying out and leaking and moving parts squeaking.

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    On 4/17/2024 at 5:33 PM, unofix said:

    The AC system is intended to be left switched on. The gas contains a lubricant for the AC seals and also internal moving parts. If you are turning the system off then you run the risk of seals drying out and leaking and moving parts squeaking.

    Ah that's good to know, I'll leave it on from now on thank you!

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    How does it work now?

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    On 4/21/2024 at 6:15 AM, Bol said:

    How does it work now?

    The squeal very rarely happens now if at all so unofix was correct

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