Popping noise with AC

[Brolly]

Loud popping noise when turning on and off the AC on my 2018 Accord. I never have heard it before and seems to be louder than it should be. I will be dropping by the dealership tomorrow to have them take a look at it. Seems to be some chirping in the background also. I have posted this on DriveAccord but would like your opinions.

 

[joegreen]

Sounds like the electromagnetic clutch on the front of the compressor engaging and disengaging. Completely normal when ac is in operation. I have never heard a car not make that noise when the AC is on

 

[Inspecktor]

Possibly a/c clutch cycling?

 

[AC1DD]

AC clutch engaging and disengaging, completely normal.

 

[KrisZ]

You have to take a look at the AC compressor clutch and see if the noise corresponds with the clutch engage/disengage action. Without that visual inspection it's hard to say if it is the compressor clutch.

 

[Rand]

a relay and the clutch engaging and disengaging.

Sounds pretty normal to me but its hard to tell on a recording.

 

[wag123]

Originally Posted by AC1DD
AC clutch engaging and disengaging, completely normal.

+3

 

[zorobabel]

normal
Originally Posted by wag123
Originally Posted by AC1DD
AC clutch engaging and disengaging, completely normal.

+3

+4