Just wanted to add this: Part number 34166 ($40) is a replacement pulley that mounts in the place of the compressor
Yes it can and more so on smaller vehicles......
Compressor has seized.
REPLACE THE COMPRESSOR If the AC compressor is seized, you don't have many options. Yes, you
You will need to buy a replacement free-wheeling pulley that goes in place of the seized a/c compressor......
The Air conditioning compressor is likely seized. There is a clutch in the pulley that engages the compressor when the A/C is turned on. You can easily check the compressor (with engine off make sure the pulley has had time to cool off as it will be very hot) Try to turn the most center part of the pulley. If you cannot turn it by hand the compressor is seized. The smoke was MOST likely from the serpentine belt rubbing on the seized pulley when the A/C compressor was engaged. Please note that the same belt drives the power steering pump. This belt will be destroyed from the heat and must be replaced to prevent a possible steering failure.
No, as long as you don't turn the A/C on or set the controls to Defrost which will cause the compressor to run.
Seized? Low freon charge? High head pressure?
The short answer is "NO." They do not sell shortened belts. To fix the problem, you can do two things. Remove the a/c clutch with a puller and install a new one (a real pain!). Or, replace the a/c compressor.
1) Seized idler roller bearing or, 2) Seized A/C compressor bearing or, 3) Seized P.S. pump or, 4) Out of alignment pulley Rick I'm a retired ASE Master/L-1 Technician. I still keep current with the latest automotive technology. Visit my blog for cool articles and TSB's: http://free-auto-repair-advice.blogspot.com
The ac compressor may be seized or about to seize up.
The ac compressor pump may be seized.
Do you mean the compressor? If its not coming on either its seized or the a/c relay is blown.