I'm not sure how they could be related unless there is a ground or connections came loose. But I do recall a slight groaning noise that varied with the rpms that was only apparent with the A/C on, before the transmission was replaced. I do not know if this is simply a coincidence. I tested the connection at the compressor, one pin shows ground and there other shows nothing, with the a/c turned on inside the car. The relay does not de-energize either with the a/c on when I pull the compressor fuse. Any ideas?