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    I get the power steering whine ONLY when the a/c compressor is running. any ideas as to why? It whines very loud too.
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    Check your belt to see if it is worn...Also, are you sure it isn't the A/C compressor itself?
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    Your belt is worn and its slipping with the extra load of the a/c
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    Also check your belt tensonor make sure it has proper tension. I had an issue on one of my cars where when I put the ac on you can see the belt jump up.
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