So when I bought the SE, I had to have the front passenger wheel hub bearing replaced, so I am familiar with the “groan” or “howl” sound associated with that.

Recently, in the last few weeks, not long after I replaced the front pads and rotors, there has developed a definitely metallic chirping or ...

ludacris, any updates? I am having the same problem. Tried the gas cap first. No luck.

Anyone? Bueller? Bueller?

I get it...just opening the valve will add enough pressure to kick the compressor on?

I'll try that!

Yep. Hub bearing. Dealer quoted $550, I got a local mechanic to do it for $290.

Thanks for your help and advice!

In the last three days I experienced the following:

Wednesday morning on the way to work, about 10 minutes into my drive, the A/C stopped pushing out cold air. Pressing the A/C button, toggling the light on and off accomplished nothing. Fan kept blowing, but no cold air.

Wednesday evening, on the ...

2005 SE, with a driver's door that is hard to move...it doesn't groan or creak, I've lubricated the visible hinges...no effect.

There's a black arm that disappears into the door panel, like a guide or something...might that need to be lubricated?

Any thoughts?

I've had my 2005 SE for about 6 months now. Recently started making a "buzzing" noise while at speed. It's not very audible below 20 MPH...and hard to hear from the window. It's more felt and heard inside the car. At about 50 MPH it is loudest, and it rises in pitch as I go faster. I can take the ...