Miata Mailing List: July 1994, Message #98
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   From: "Edward Hoffman" 
Subject: Re: NOTE 07/06/94 07:53:00
   Date: Wed, 6 Jul 1994 11:24:28 -0400

>Hello Everyone,
>I have a some questions regarding noises. First, should the air conditioner
>make any kind of noise when its first turned on. When I turn mine on and
>the magnetic clutch engages it makes a loud noise like someone is shaking
>a can of ballbearings. Is this normal? It eventually dies down, but not
>completely.Second, Another noise which I hear constantly comes from the
>back end. It sounds like a slight whurring metallic sound. I don't know
>if its the differential or maybe a brake pad rubbing on the rotor. Does
>anyone or everyone experience the same sound? Thanks in advance for any
>responces.


My air conditioner makes the same kind of noise when I first start it. It
too dies down somewhat, but not completely. I imagine it is normal. However,
I don't hear the noise you speak of from the rear end. Try driving next to a
wall to see if it comes from either side. That may help narrow it down. Good
luck.

Ed H
white '92 A pkg


Ed H.