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You can use a laser thermometer and point at the compressors inlet/suction temps. It should be cold.

Or chek inlet and outlet temps of both evaporator and condenser units.

Using those # s you may read a bit about supercool and super heat. That will give you an idea of what's going on.

Same thing with an AC manifold gauge set, read the gauges to identify any anomalies.

Don't confuse noises from the clutch and it's bearing or other parts that may sound chattery with a bad compressor,

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[new-2-me-CR_V]

Check toddasaurus link, who knows, you might get lucky and have it repaired as part of that bulletin. May be not but it won't hurt to check it out.