AC compressor making ticking noise

Zuluaga · 04-11-2014, 07:44 AM

My car suddenly started to make a loud ticking sound when I turn my AC on. The AC blows cool and no issues there- but the sound is annoying. Is this a replacement for the compressor? or is there a simpler fix like the tenssioner, bearings etc?

thanks!

year 2009
E-93 52K miles.

bmwsinceday1 · 04-12-2014, 01:41 PM

A 'replacement" for the compresor?? Not sure what you mean. Try turning ac on, open up hood to peek in engine area, try to see if you can hear that ticking source from anywhere near the comp. Take note of comp belt, etc. Then, try to see if noise is maybe from interior/dash area.

Zuluaga · 04-12-2014, 01:46 PM

It's coming from the compressor for sure. I was just wondering if the compressor can be fixed or needs to be replaced.

bmwsinceday1 · 04-15-2014, 05:02 PM

OK, Zul, I gte it now. Im sure there is a replacenment for your comp. When it comes time, you will have to decide to spend $$ for new or get reman from reputable supplier. Either way, I wouldnt do a thing until cold ac quits. Unless noise REALLY gets bad. What can hapen with bad noise is parts can dislodge, Like metal shards, etc, and clog the TXV (or other type orfice tube, not sure whats in your car). Then, you have to change that for sure when you open up the system. Best insurance. Let mme know, and I will try to help, although, Im not a 100% expert- just worked on a bunch of auto ac........

Good luck.

asongulol20 · 05-02-2014, 08:54 AM

Mine just quit working. I had that weird ticking sound for a while now the whole fan just quit working.

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Zuluaga Private First Class 19 Rep 151 Posts Drives: 2009 E93 6 speed Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Miami iTrader: (0)	AC compressor making ticking noise My car suddenly started to make a loud ticking sound when I turn my AC on. The AC blows cool and no issues there- but the sound is annoying. Is this a replacement for the compressor? or is there a simpler fix like the tenssioner, bearings etc? thanks! year 2009 E-93 52K miles.
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bmwsinceday1 Private 1 Rep 89 Posts Drives: 2009 328i Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: fl iTrader: (0)	A 'replacement" for the compresor?? Not sure what you mean. Try turning ac on, open up hood to peek in engine area, try to see if you can hear that ticking source from anywhere near the comp. Take note of comp belt, etc. Then, try to see if noise is maybe from interior/dash area.
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04-12-2014, 01:46 PM	#3
Zuluaga Private First Class 19 Rep 151 Posts Drives: 2009 E93 6 speed Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Miami iTrader: (0)	It's coming from the compressor for sure. I was just wondering if the compressor can be fixed or needs to be replaced.
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04-15-2014, 05:02 PM	#4
bmwsinceday1 Private 1 Rep 89 Posts Drives: 2009 328i Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: fl iTrader: (0)	OK, Zul, I gte it now. Im sure there is a replacenment for your comp. When it comes time, you will have to decide to spend $$ for new or get reman from reputable supplier. Either way, I wouldnt do a thing until cold ac quits. Unless noise REALLY gets bad. What can hapen with bad noise is parts can dislodge, Like metal shards, etc, and clog the TXV (or other type orfice tube, not sure whats in your car). Then, you have to change that for sure when you open up the system. Best insurance. Let mme know, and I will try to help, although, Im not a 100% expert- just worked on a bunch of auto ac........ Good luck.
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05-02-2014, 08:54 AM	#5
asongulol20 Enlisted Member 1 Rep 46 Posts Drives: E90, 6spdmt, bsm, sport pkg Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: 78154 iTrader: (0)	Mine just quit working. I had that weird ticking sound for a while now the whole fan just quit working.
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