my 01 sport had the ac compressor go out in it. If i dont engage the clutch by turning on a/c, will it be safe to drive like this? my fear is it will sieze and the belt will go, possibly breaking other things. But if i just leave the a/c off, will that waive this issue?
thanks!

 

Should be fine, the cylinders aren't pumping until you hit the switch.
I'd unplug the compressor just to make sure it doesn't get bumped though

 

im guessing this will post a check engine light?

 

x2 remove the A/C clutch relay from the power distribution center under the hood. Shouldn't throw a code unless you request A/C. This includes the two defrost settings

 

gotchya, thanks! I'm SUPER excited to throw about 400 at this instead of all the goodies I want...

 

Lol jeep . everytime you get money to upgrade it'll break something for you!

 

well at least it doesn't break as much as those flying turds i work on for my job haha

 

also, when i brake to a stop, in drive, i get this slight vibration from the rear. any thoughts?

 

Brakes dirty, worn, or out of adjustment

 

Or see if they sell a non ac belt for it and just throw it on.

 

if your clutch is seized I wouldn't think it would engage the condensor when you turn on the AC. mine is seized and when I turn on the AC... nothing happens at all

 

No such animal. XJs without A/C have a dummy pulley in place of the compressor.

You must have low refrigerant then, if the line pressure is within acceptable parameters you bet that clutch will engage