Burning smell from AC vents then went away...

aaronlife · Jun 10th, 2021, 19:45

Had been driving the 2010 xc60 111,000 miles with ac on working fine.* Stopped to wash the car (no water under hood as far as I know).* Started it back up and was getting a burning smell from the vents. Popped the hood, the ac clutch was not engaging, it was sort of stopping and starting, and there was a burning smell from the ac clutch area.* Turned off the ac.* Then turned it back on and it's been normal since so far...* *AC blows cold.* Is this the sign of a failing/slipping clutch or seizing compressor?* I couldn't tell if the burning was from the clutch or the belt was getting hot (though it did look like the pulley was spinning).* * *I can get a used compressor for $185 and hope for an indy to put it in, or a new clutch for $283, if someone will do that, or go aftermarket or new oem and then it gets pricier...* Any thoughts or experiences to share?* Thank you.

cheshired5 · Jun 10th, 2021, 20:11

Sounds a bit like post #26 in this thread

aaronlife · Jun 16th, 2021, 18:43

appreciate the help

Jun 10th, 2021, 19:45	#1
aaronlife New Member Last Online: Feb 25th, 2024 20:27 Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Jacksonville, FL	Burning smell from AC vents then went away... Had been driving the 2010 xc60 111,000 miles with ac on working fine.* Stopped to wash the car (no water under hood as far as I know).* Started it back up and was getting a burning smell from the vents. Popped the hood, the ac clutch was not engaging, it was sort of stopping and starting, and there was a burning smell from the ac clutch area.* Turned off the ac.* Then turned it back on and it's been normal since so far...* AC blows cold. Is this the sign of a failing/slipping clutch or seizing compressor?* I couldn't tell if the burning was from the clutch or the belt was getting hot (though it did look like the pulley was spinning).* * I can get a used compressor for $185 and hope for an indy to put it in, or a new clutch for $283, if someone will do that, or go aftermarket or new oem and then it gets pricier... Any thoughts or experiences to share?* Thank you.

Jun 16th, 2021, 18:43	#3
aaronlife New Member Last Online: Feb 25th, 2024 20:27 Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Jacksonville, FL	thanks, interesting appreciate the help

Jun 10th, 2021, 20:11	#2
cheshired5 Premier Member Last Online: Dec 26th, 2021 13:42 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Crewe	Sounds a bit like post #26 in this thread __________________ 2002 S60 SE D5 Manual 209000 miles

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