I just asked somebody the same question and his answer was to re-route the belt. =edit= I had this exact problem happen to me. I was told there was an adapter to install, but that it was an easy fix. This was after a mechanic tried to get me to pay for the AC, insisting there was no other way to get the PS back.
Yes, I just did the other day actually. Surprisingly, the belt that goes around the alertnator/water pump actually fits around just the power steering and engine (without going around the ac compressor). Not sure why people spend money on bypass pulleys when you can just use a shorter belt.
2002 mazda ,,gauges are still working after taking out key..any ideas
can you bypass a 2001 oldsmobile aurora ac compressor?
With a compressor bypass kit from a part store.
You remove the ac compressor and install a pulley bypass kit from a part store.You remove the ac compressor and install a pulley bypass kit from a part store.
yes you can, just go buy an ac bypass pulley, pull your compressor, and put pulley in its place
remove compressor put a bypass pulley in its place replace belt
If it's a Taurus GL, you would also have to bypass the Power steering pump. Recently my A/C compressor ceased up on me. I tried bypassing the compressor but the belt ran against a hose that was near the PS pump so I had to shorten it to include only the water pump and alternator. I had to also drop the alternator ( reomoved the anchor bolt) to make the shorter belt fit. I am still driving the car but no A/C or power steering. The best thing to do would be to go to your nearest auto wreckers and get a used compressor. hope this helped.
You need a bypass pulley which replaces the a/c compressor. just had it done on my 96 monte. about $40US online.
That depends on what you're trying to do. If you just want to make certain it doesn't turn on, unplug the clutch wire at the front of the compressor.
hey had this same prob u cant bypass it but you can buy a bypass pulley but gotta remove the compressor i tried to bypass with a belt but its not enough tension so get the pulley and your good to go
You will need to buy and install an ac bypass pulley from Napa or other parts store to bypass the ac compressor.You will need to buy and install an ac bypass pulley from Napa or other parts store to bypass the ac compressor.