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Kia Optima
Report: Failure of AC Compressor Clutch
Kia Optima Problem
Model Years Affected: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
Average Mileage: 76,545 mi (42,000 mi - 142,000 mi)
A defective AC compressor clutch assembly can cause excessive noise or vibration when the air conditioning is on. Improved parts are available. Replacing the faulty clutch assembly does not necessitate replacement of the complete AC compressor or evacuation and recharging of the air conditioning system.
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Visitor, 2005 Kia Optima, 90,000 mi
Not fixed yet, looking for new ac compressor.
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chevytom55, 2004 Kia Optima, 98,000 miRookie
I was using the heater thought it was the blower motor and it eneded up being the a/c compressor clutch
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Visitor, 2006 Kia Optima, 65,000 mi
CLUTCH BEARING NOISE
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Visitor, 2006 Kia Optima, 99,000 mi
ac compressor clutch went out......NO AIR!!!!! also have electrical issues and 4wheel drive indicator keeps coming on when NOT IN 4 WHEEL DRIVE
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Visitor, 2008 Kia Optima, 56,000 mi
They replaced clutch hub in 2009 and its doing it again , but they dont hear it when i take it in , and say that it is just wear and tear .. But it makes same noise that it did before they replaced it .. its dumb blonde syndrome they have with me i guess .. They think i am being picky i'm sure .
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Visitor, 2005 Kia Optima, 106,000 mi
my clutch assembly won't engage. very loud squeeling noise.
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repairguyzz, 2004 Kia Optima, 42,000 miRookie
Squeaky noise at the air conditioner clutch, not covered under extended warranty
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zaustin2, 2008 Kia Optima, 44,000 miRookie
Has started making a grinding noise so far only when the AC is on. It does not do it all the time yet but is getting more frequent. Will take to the dealer next week.
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