Belt chirp when a/c turns on

[Nictaco2024]

Just wondering if it’s normal or not but when I turn my a/c on and the condenser kicks on it sounds like my belt is slipping or something’s getting jammed and it’s causing a chirping noise loud enough to hear with the windows up while driving. is it normal/anyone else having this happen to them?

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[av8r]

It can happen on any vehicle when the compressor load is engaged. If it continues, have your dealer check it out.

 

[Nictaco2024]

Thank you for responding, and It only chirps when I first start it in the morning, and then every time the compressor kicks on when I’m driving it will happen.

 

[Tacoflvrd]

I haven’t noticed anything but I’ll keep an ear out for it.

 

[MattAttack]

I have almost the same thing going on. At cold start-up I'm hearing a belt chirp. Doesn't happen every time though. The compressor also kicks on very hard at idle and it almost feels like a misfire. I wonder if its related to the chirp

 

[Frazier]

Did you guys ever get a video of this issue? Wondering if I have the same thing going on. Really noisy during cold starts and with the AC on. I also feel the "misfire" but I was just chalking it up as the AC clutch engaging and causing a little shake.

 

[Supertech1]

Mine has two chirps on cold start, then is quiet.

 

[Nictaco2024]

Only does it once in the video becuase I can’t upload a longer video but this happens every time and on cold starts

 

[PaulT]

Only does it once in the video becuase I can’t upload a longer video but this happens every time and on cold starts

Just experienced this noise today on cold start only.

 

[MattAttack]

Did you guys ever get a video of this issue? Wondering if I have the same thing going on. Really noisy during cold starts and with the AC on. I also feel the "misfire" but I was just chalking it up as the AC clutch engaging and causing a little shake.

Of course every time I try to take a video, it doesn't happen. I was thinking the same thing with the a/c clutch. I'm going to try and get it in to the dealer soon. I'll report back with their findings.

 

[Frazier]

Of course every time I try to take a video, it doesn't happen. I was thinking the same thing with the a/c clutch. I'm going to try and get it in to the dealer soon. I'll report back with their findings.

Yeah keep us posted.

I got a little belt chirp today when turning on the A/C but not haven't had it happen like in the video while the idle is dropping.
Do you guys get a pretty loud clattering/rattling noise while the A/C compressor is engaged? When the A/C turns on mine starts rattling around until disengages the clutch and then comes back when it reengages. Might be just paranoid idk.

 

[PaulT]

Yeah keep us posted.

I got a little belt chirp today when turning on the A/C but not haven't had it happen like in the video while the idle is dropping.
Do you guys get a pretty loud clattering/rattling noise while the A/C compressor is engaged? When the A/C turns on mine starts rattling around until disengages the clutch and then comes back when it reengages. Might be just paranoid idk.

I got the chirp again today with cold start. I will get an occasional rattle.

 

[Supertech1]

Update…now mine has a single chirp each time the ac cycles, about every 15 seconds.

 

[Kielly]

Oh to live in a place where AC is needed in May, one can dream

 

[UndergorundTaco892]

I also have this exact same thing happening to my 2024 Tacoma TRD offroad. Only happens on a cold start and then once I engage the AC i get two quick chirps and then it goes away. Anyone have answers yet?

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