KILLER

2012 tC
MILES: 16,400
I don't know if this is normal but I recently noticed a squeak noise when my A/C has been running for a while. The noise comes when the A/C clutch starts to cycle.
The noise goes away when I turn off the A/C. I noticed this about 2 weeks ago and the noise still remains the same.

Has anyone else here experienced this with their tC2?

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Misterlu

Yeah I hear it too. It doesn't bother me cause the car is loud as f*** when I start driving so I don't hear the AC clutch at all. Lol

KILLER

If anyone else has noticed this noise pleas check in.

Erager09

Belt? My old jeep used to squeal when AC compressor kicked on. But the belt was manually tensioned. Ours are auto tensioned

16k seems really soon. Dealership have any input?

KILLER

I haven't been to the dealer yet because the noise doesn't really bother me too much since its not obnoxiously loud, its more of a very low whine rather than a squeak. I just wanted to know if this is normal on these cars or if anyone has taken the time to get out the car, pop the hood and listen for any noises.

KILLER

So...update, I went to the stealer and this is what they told me.
1) the AC line that runs over the belt drips water and causes the scissor noise.
the young boy who worked as a tech there said he will greese the belt to make the
noise go away. FAIL! PROBLEM NOT SOLVED
2) 2 weeks later i went back for the oil change and they checked the noise again.
This time they blamed it on the 35W HID kit. Tech states that the HID kit is causing overload on the alternator and causes the noise. FAIL AGAIN! LOL DAM ROOKIES.
I am 100% sure its the A/C compressor clutch making the noise but the wierd thing is that my A/C blows cold immidiately.
Please guys. turn on your a/c and drive the car for a while and let me know if you guys hear the same noise. Its like 2 scissos grinding each other really fast LOL not the Lesbo scissors btw

russiankid

They put grease on the belt? I've never had this issue, I am at 30k and recently drove from PA to TX and noticed the hose does get rather wet and drippy but haven't had issues with it squeaking, even going through states with different humidity levels. Does it sound like a belt squeal?

KILLER

Not a squeal, it sound just like scissors. I am going to another Toyota dealer this week to see if they find the problem. I don't want to hit 35, 000 miles then my warranty expires and soon after the A/C goes out

biglilsteve

iTrader: (2)

I would have disconnected the HIDs right in front of the mechanic if they came at me with some bull____ answer like that. That explanation just blows my mind.

And sorry man, I have close to 60k on my car and I don't hear any odd noises from underneath my hood.

russiankid

Could possibly be the compressor. If you have records stating you brought this issue to the attention of a dealer and then it fails after warranty is over you may have a case.

Ebo933

Hi Killer, I having the same problem that you described with the A/C noise on my 2015 Scion tC. I wanted to know if you finally resolved this issue.

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env210

I have a 2012 Scion tC with about 76k on it .... I have the same squeak noise under my hood. I have to drive the car around a while in order for it to make the noise. Its only when the AC is on, with car on park, or while foot is on brake at a stop.
When I turn off AC it goes away. I just had my belt changed and the only thing it helped with is the shaking and blowing colder air than bf. Otherwise when I got home I heard the same noise again which is frustrating.

If anyone figures it out please lmk, Thanks!

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FelipeTC

I have a 2015 tC with the same issue, bought the car with 65k on it and didn't notice the noise at all, soon after I purchased the vehicle, I noticed this noise at low speed and at a dead stop. I attend a trade school where I learn auto mechanics and i'm going to try to use a stethoscope to see if the sound is coming from the AC compressor. Have you resolved the issue since?

d0cxbox

Same issue, mine's more of a chirp though. 2013 tC, work at AutoZone and checked just in case what a compressor would cost. Last time I checked it was about $1000 for parts.