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A/C system surge/pulsation noise on engagement
Posted to HVAC Forum on 9/24/2026 5 Replies

Hey folks, I got a weird one here. Never seen this before. On initial cold start engagement of A/C Compressor, it makes a loud rattling type noise the customer calls "Grinding". It does kinda sound like a grinding noise but it's actually a very rapid pulsatio... Login to read more.

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car Vehicle Data

2008 Dodge Ram 2500 SLT 6.7L

VIN 3D7KS28A98
Engine6.7 L
Trans6-speed Automatic (Electronic)

car Vehicle Data

2008 Dodge Ram 2500 SLT 6.7L

VIN 3D7KS28A98
Engine6.7 L
Trans6-speed Automatic (Electronic)