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Stock Problems/IssuesDiscussions related to warranty related issues and repairs, or other problems with the OEM parts and software for MINI Cooper (R50), Cabrio (R52), and Cooper S (R53) MINIs.
When I turn on HVAC it makes growling noise. If I engage clutch and drop RPM'S it gets quiet. And when I turn off A/C noise goes away. Any ideas? Thanks
I have an R50 and it does the same thing. My bet is a/c compressor. I have "fixed" this with a louder exhaust and a turn of the volume **** to the right. Noise seems to go away though it does come back between songs... any ideas?
+1 for A/C Compressor. The same scenario preceded by compressor disintegrating and taking out the condenser in the process. Very expensive repair, BTW. I kind of deserved it for ignoring for 6 months... in the heat... of Albuquerque. :(