1990 Chevrolet Beretta Turn On Heater Air Conditioner Car Engine Starts Smoking

1990 CHEVROLET BERETTA
150,000 MILES
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BECKYMIRANDA
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when I turn on my heater or the air conditioner in my car my engine starts smoking on one of the pullys that my serpentine belt wraps around, can you tell me what is wrong with my car and how to fix it?
Oct 24, 2012 at 12:44 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Check that the compressor is not seized, if you have a serpentine belt with no separate A/C belt, i feel it will be the compressor at fault as with the comp off, the clutch on the front of the compressor is turning only.
Oct 24, 2012 at 12:48 PM
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