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Old May 30, 2007 | 01:25 AM
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Howdy
I don't know if this is normal, I have a 06 Megacab CTD and it runs and looks great. but when I put the AC on and I accelerate, along with the engine noise I hear a noticable groaning or moaning or droaning? Turn off the AC and no noise. Never heard this on my 99 V-10.
Is this normal?
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Old May 30, 2007 | 01:28 AM
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Ever hear a tractor trailer, does the same thing. It's just the fan spinning faster when you accelerate, if you pay attention it will get quieter at higher speeds. Mine does it too
 
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Old May 31, 2007 | 12:01 AM
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What Frone said is correct. Our fans are electronically controlled by the ECM. They are commanding the fan to full egagement when the A/C is on to help the system work better. I kinda like the sound my self, sounds like a big rig.
 
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