Noob inquiry

[JD22]

I know I've been here for a year, but I'm still a noob to Rangers. On the front of the engine, closest towards the grille, there is something that spins, then it stops spinning for a couple seconds, then starts again. WHAT IS IT?! I've wondered this since I got the truck I just never got around to asking. What is it and why does it have to be so annoying?

 

[Dweano]

The engine fan?

 

[adsm08]

It's your A/C Compressor.

 

[JD22]

lol, no, not the Fan, I know what that is.

Thanks for the info adsm.

 

[snoopdoggie]

Turn the A/C off and see if whatever you are looking at stops. if so, it's the compressor as adsm08 stated.

 

[adsm08]

Yeah, snoops test will confirm my guess, but I honestly can't think of anything else besides the fan that would fit the description, and I just assumed that you were smart enough to figure out what the fan was.

 

[Dweano]

Yeah, snoops test will confirm my guess, but I honestly can't think of anything else besides the fan that would fit the description, and I just assumed that you were smart enough to figure out what the fan was.

Haha I in no way implied the OP was dumb. I'm AC less so I don't have a compressor on my truck, the fans the only thing that spins on my truck that I could think of

 

[adsm08]

I don't have A/C either, but i deal with it enough.

 

[JD22]

I wish I didn't have A/C after listening to that sound all the time.

 

[exbass94]

I wish I didn't have A/C after listening to that sound all the time.

So just unplug the electrical connector on the compressor. It won't ever turn on again, unless you plug it back in.

 

[adsm08]

your clutch is probably worn out. It gets louder as the A/C clutch wears.

 

[fordman4x492]

ha i dont have ac either!!! cuz i dont have an ac compressor hahahahahhahahahahahahahahahhhahhahaha!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and i bought it like that and its never geting a new one!!!!!!!!!!!!!hahahahha

 

[JD22]

idk if you've ever heard it, but it's loud, loud enough to hear outside (and inside obviously), while driving, or probably 30-50 feet away. Maybe the clutch as you say is worn. I'll try to check it out.

 

[adsm08]

Well, my grandparents live in Harbor Creek, so maybe I'll come over and listen to it some day.

 

[JD22]

Alright. Hey since you live in PA, do you know anywhere around to go wheeling? not like huge mud pits but just a little offroad?