disconnect ac compressor?
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disconnect ac compressor?
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Is there a way to disconnect the AC compressor so it does not turn on when the car is on? call me a dummy if this is a stupid question...
there is a flat metal ring inside the bearing that got all torn up somehow. I took off the clutch and removed a bunch of metal built up from the shredded piece. does anyone know if I can get said piece by itself? I'm hoping I don't need to buy a new bearing to get this problem fixed.
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Is there a way to disconnect the AC compressor so it does not turn on when the car is on? call me a dummy if this is a stupid question...
there is a flat metal ring inside the bearing that got all torn up somehow. I took off the clutch and removed a bunch of metal built up from the shredded piece. does anyone know if I can get said piece by itself? I'm hoping I don't need to buy a new bearing to get this problem fixed.
any other input is appreciated
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whats the PDC box?
is this something where I can still drive the car? or should I not drive it with the piece missing from the bearing? I'm hoping that disconnecting the compressor will allow me to drive on it
is this something where I can still drive the car? or should I not drive it with the piece missing from the bearing? I'm hoping that disconnecting the compressor will allow me to drive on it
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ok I disconnected it. I still am unsure if I should drive it. I can't seem to find a yes or no answer anywhere. can someone help?
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PDC = Power Distribution Center......the black box on the passenger side fender well. Removing the a/c clutch relay only disables the compressor.
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a metal *washer*ish type metal piece that looks like it was protecting the ball bearings in the ac compressor bearing from dust. It broke off and i took it out and put the compressor clutch back on. I'm afraid to drive with it just because i'm ignorant to the parts. If i disconnect the clutch will that allow me to drive on it?
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Should be OK as long as the clutch is released and not squealing or grinding. You can drive with a locked up AC compressor as long as the clutch is disengaged. Just pull the plug on the clutch and fasten it away from moving parts.
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Look up on any auto parts store see if they sell a non ac belt for the jeep,If they do run that belt tell next summer worry about fixing the ac then lol.Or hit the junk yard and get a used compressor cheap.
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or remove compressor / replace with AC idler pulley .. mine has that .. theyre about $40-50 new .. bracket & pulley .. direct fit w/ current belt
or JY .. probbly $5 if you can find one
or JY .. probbly $5 if you can find one
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