Hi there

 

About a week ago I smelt something sort of burning/electrical/rubber. Since that time I have heard a new "whine" in the engine, that goes up and down with the accellerator, but lags just a bit.

 

After poking my head around under the hood, I >suspect< that it is the AC compressor. I don't really use AC that much ,and was wondering if it is easier to just disable it (ie, remove the belt), than replace it (ie = $$).

 

Do I need to worry about the decreased load on the system? Seems like that could be a >good< thing.

 

Thanks -Nick

To disable it disconnect the compressor clutch wire. It should have a connector that can easily be unplugged. I would wrap both connectors with electrical tape or something to keep them clean. Make sure you tie them out of the way so they dont cause a problem.

Yes you can just take the belt off and unplug the compressor if you want also...

Cool, thanks.

 

-Nick

If your compressor locks up when you turn it on, do something really simple: don't turn it on

 

If the clutch itself is seized and it won't turn on or off, just take the belt off, that belt drives the compressor only...