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no because you need the clutch to start and stop the car
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The ac blew out of your 1992 park avenue can you bypass the ac system and still drive your car without the ac?
Yes! Disconnect the power to the A/C compressor clutch. Nothing else need be done.
How would you know if your ac clutch bearing was going bad?
It is important to know the signs of a bad car part. If an AC clutch bearing going bad, the biggest indication would be the trouble driving with the AC on in the car.
Can I bypass my air compressor and still be able to drive?
If the compressor is bad or noisy and the AC clutch is okay try unplugging the AC clutch fuse or relay.
Why would your compressor clutch be engaged when car is off?
AC Compressor clutch relay may be stuck. Remove the relay and see if the clutch releases.
What do you check if no power on ac comp?
The AC compressor is belt driven. There is an electric clutch that engages the belt drive to the compressor. The circuit for the clutch is driven by the Powertrain Control Module (PCM), which might feed to a relay used to drive the clutch. The PCM receives a start signal from the dashboard control knob or switch. There may also be a refrigerant pressure sensor that can moderate the output of the PCM to the AC clutch signal.
What would cause a 2001 Toyota Echo to die when parked and when the ac button is pressed or make a loud sound while driving when the ac button is pressed?
Compressor/clutch is about to go bad, if has a serpentine belt when it does no driving the car, better get it checked while car can drive, oh ya stop using AC till its checked.
Ford focus have a ticking sound from the AC and only heard when the AC is on?
Check the ac compressor and clutch to see where the noise is coming from. Also check the compressor drive belt for wear.
1997 buick AC Can you change the clutch with out taking the unit off the car and compromising the AC compressor?
yes but a very special tool is needed
If the clutch on the AC compressor has seized can this stop your car from starting?
Yes it can and more so on smaller vehicles......
How do you Disconnect air conditioner in car?
No ned to. Unless clutch is engaged (AC on) it freewheels-using no power.
When AC is on car smokes under the hood does not smoke when the AC is off 2001 Pontiac Aztek?
Check the driver belt, tensioner and the a/c clutch and compressor.......
Can you drive the car with the engine hot ac off reading on?
Yes
