Loud clicking from the engine bay when AC is on – compressor dying?
Quote from esmebailey on June 3, 2026, 7:48 amMy 2014 Honda Civic has developed this loud clicking noise that happens every few seconds, but only when the air conditioning is turned on. It sounds like a relay clicking or maybe something mechanical engaging and disengaging rapidly. The AC still blows cold but I'm worried the compressor clutch is failing or the compressor is about to seize. I'm trying to find a shop that can do an immediate AC compressor fix Dubai because I can't be without AC for a week in this heat. I saw Dynostar's AC page and they mention compressor replacement and clutch repair. Has anyone here heard that rapid clicking noise and caught it early before the compressor completely failed? How much did a compressor replacement cost on a Honda? Also is it safe to keep using the AC with the clicking or should I turn it off to avoid damaging other parts like the belt? I need this car for my daily commute so any advice on urgency and cost would be great. Thanks.
My 2014 Honda Civic has developed this loud clicking noise that happens every few seconds, but only when the air conditioning is turned on. It sounds like a relay clicking or maybe something mechanical engaging and disengaging rapidly. The AC still blows cold but I'm worried the compressor clutch is failing or the compressor is about to seize. I'm trying to find a shop that can do an immediate AC compressor fix Dubai because I can't be without AC for a week in this heat. I saw Dynostar's AC page and they mention compressor replacement and clutch repair. Has anyone here heard that rapid clicking noise and caught it early before the compressor completely failed? How much did a compressor replacement cost on a Honda? Also is it safe to keep using the AC with the clicking or should I turn it off to avoid damaging other parts like the belt? I need this car for my daily commute so any advice on urgency and cost would be great. Thanks.