Weird Clicking noise when i turn on a.c.

[wallfruit]

Recently I have this loud clicking noise when I turn on my A.C. or heater. I can feel it rattling the car. I thought it might be the belt, but a friend of mine said it could be the pulley..... any suggestions?

 

[ChingonStang]

More than likely the clutch on the compressor and hopefully not the compressor itself.

 

[texastang99]

I know it may sound weird, but I had the same problem and it is pretty common. The stock headers on the v6 Mustangs have weld issues. I only could hear mine clicking when my engine was under mild stress...i.e. a/c turned on, accelerating, etc. Check the headers for leaks around the ears that bolt to the block. You can buy new stock headers, but it'll happen again. I just went to a muffler shop and had them reinforce the welds. It works great now! No more clicking. I've told this to several people on the road that I can hear. The next time I see them, they always thank me. Good luck!