# 96 Jeep Cherokee AC Noise

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/96-jeep-cherokee-ac-noise/65609>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Created:** [June 21, 2011, 4:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/96-jeep-cherokee-ac-noise/65609 "2011-06-21T16:26:11Z")\
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**Author:** ![lpsebay](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/9f8e36/32.png) [@lpsebay](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lpsebay)\
**Post date:** [June 21, 2011, 4:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/96-jeep-cherokee-ac-noise/65609/1 "2011-06-21T16:26:11Z")

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My 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport makes a loud squealing sound every time I turn on the AC. The AC works as I can feel the very cold air. If I switch back and forth between Ventilation and AC, the squealing noise eventually stops. Fan belt tension seems correct. Whats the most effective and least costly repair option? Will a hammer work somewhere?