Air Con Problems

[Pyewacket]

Hi,

My aircon has stopped working. It worked ok but now when i switch it on all i get is a horrible loud squealing grinding noise. What has happened? Motor seized or something? how can i find out? I don't even know where to look in engine bay for the blooming thing.

Any ideas?

Some of you men out there must know.

[Calisto]

I'm sure someone will be along to help you soon.

but

Do you know were abouts the squealing is coming from e.g. under the bonnet or inside the car???

[Pyewacket]

Thanks for replying.

I don't seem to get many replies for anything I post.

The noise is coming from the engine bay. It sounds like a stuck belt or something but also rumbling like a broken bearing.

I don't even know where the motor for the thing is. Last summer it worked ok. cold air etc

that is why i thought something might be seized. Haven't used since september last year.

[sotal]

Not got aircon on my car, but usually it's on the front left in the engine bay (when you are stood infront), it's normally connected to the same belt as the alternator and power steering pump, have a look round there make sure everything is tight enough - The bearing could well have gone, or I think they have a little clutch type thing in them which could have gone.

Could well be a bit too specialised to diagnose over the net - best bet would be to pop it in to an independent garage