You may have to replace the entire compressor. Either way, it'll involve disconnecting and dismounting the compressor, and you legally cannot do this on your own. It must be an ASE certified tech who does this, and the shop which does the work must be EPA certified and have approved equipment, as they must evacuate refrigerant out of the system and prevent its release into the air. When the air conditioning system is opened up like that, the receiver-drier (if it's a thermal expansion valve system) or accumulator (if it's a fixed orifice tube system) will also have to be replaced.
Remove the air conditioning hoses from your 1997 Chevy Malibu air conditioning compressor. Remove the compressor belt. Remove the compressor retaining bolts. Reverse the process to install your new air conditioning compressor.
Remove the belt from your Mercedes-Benz 240 air conditioning compressor. Remove the air conditioning hoses. Remove the compressor retaining bolts. Reverse the process to install your new air conditioning compressor.
Most likely a bad bearing on compressor pulley.
The bearing lets the belt pully free wheel on the compressor input shaft that the clutch is attached to.
What kind of car and which switch. There are several that can effect compressor operation.
The seal is shot, time to replace the compressor.
You will need to remove all of the Freon from your air conditioning system. Remove the air conditioning hoses. Remove the compressor belt. Remove the compressor retaining bolts. Reverse the process to install the new air conditioner compressor.
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The air conditioning compressor fuse can be found in the fuse box. The air conditioning compressor fuse is actually a relay switch.
You are better off replacing entire compressor, then you know all other bearings and parts are good.
The crankshaft sensor on the Ford F-150 is located behind the air conditioning compressor. To replace the crankshaft sensor on this vehicle, the air conditioning compressor needs to be removed first.
Remove the Freon from the compressor. Remove the air conditioning hoses. Remove the compressor belt. Remove the compressor retaining bolts. Reverse the process to install the new air conditioner compressor.