AC bypass serpentine belt?

2003 HYUNDAI SANTA FE
186,000 MILES • 3.7L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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GEOFFREY KARR POLLOCK
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I need to know which serpentine belt to buy in order to bypass AC compressor on my vehicle?
Oct 15, 2016 at 7:55 AM
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AL514
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Just ask at the auto parts store for the belt for the same vehicle but without air conditioning. I have had to do this same thing for a friend who had their air conditioner compressor go bad. Here is the diagrams for the belt so you can get an idea of the belt size you might need to try more than one.

https://www.2carpros.com/diagrams/hyundai/santa-fe/2003


Please run down this guide and report back.
Oct 15, 2016 at 12:23 PM
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KJKOBER
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Hey,

I saw your reply with the belt size to bypass the a/c pulley for a Santa Fe, but I've got the 3.5 V6.

Do you know which belt I could use? The clutch/bearings are shot on the compressor, and I don't need the a/c.

Thanks!
Jul 29, 2019 at 1:37 PM (Merged)
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WRENCHTECH
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You can't just bypass the A/C on that car. There has to be something in the position of the compressor to route the belt around. It does not have a clear path between the remaining pulleys.
Jul 29, 2019 at 1:37 PM (Merged)
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KJKOBER
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so...a new compressor or new pulley/bearing? I can't find a bypass pulley that is compatible. Any other thoughts? Thanks
Jul 29, 2019 at 1:37 PM (Merged)
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WRENCHTECH
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No, you pretty much summed it up. New compressor, new clutch or compressor eliminator pulley if they make one and apparently they don't for that one.
Jul 29, 2019 at 1:37 PM (Merged)
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SATURNTECH9
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I don't see a belt listing for that without ac or a ac bypass pulley.
Jul 29, 2019 at 1:37 PM (Merged)
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KJKOBER
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can I replace the clutch/bearings even though the compressor won't work? I just need it to spin and get out of the way :)

Thanks!
Jul 29, 2019 at 1:37 PM (Merged)
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WRENCHTECH
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Yes you can but you're putting money into an already junk compressor.
Jul 29, 2019 at 1:37 PM (Merged)
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SATURNTECH9
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Sorry wrench tech didn't see you replied to this one when I posted a reply.But auto zone has just the clutch bearing for 15.If the clutch is still good and not locked up you could change the bearing.Auto zone even rents the tools for the clutch I believe.
Jul 29, 2019 at 1:37 PM (Merged)
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ANGELA HELTON
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I need a diagram it has a serpentine belt.
Jul 29, 2019 at 1:38 PM (Merged)
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there are three different engines in this we need to know which one you have there may be a sticker under hood if you do not know. also whether or not it has A/C.
Jul 29, 2019 at 1:38 PM (Merged)
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PMF1220
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To bypass the ac pulley on my car cuz the ac compressor pulley is messed up pulley is canted the side and the track for the belt is coming off and so is the pulley
Jul 29, 2019 at 1:39 PM (Merged)
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SATURNTECH9
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Need to know what size engine you have?
Jul 29, 2019 at 1:39 PM (Merged)
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PMF1220
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i think its a 2.7 liter v6
Jul 29, 2019 at 1:39 PM (Merged)
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SATURNTECH9
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Here is the belt number i see DAYCO Part # 6PVK1700
Jul 29, 2019 at 1:39 PM (Merged)
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PMF1220
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Thanks you I really need my car fixed I don't really need my ac this time of year
Jul 29, 2019 at 1:39 PM (Merged)
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Your welcome thats what were here for.
Jul 29, 2019 at 1:39 PM (Merged)
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OLDSOUL JO
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is this the belt size for santa fe 03
Jul 29, 2019 at 1:39 PM (Merged)
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SATURNTECH9
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Yes if you have a 2.7L engine and your trying to bypass the a.c. compressor.
Jul 29, 2019 at 1:39 PM (Merged)
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STACY KNIGHT
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What size belt will I need to bypass a ac compressor in a 2005 Chrysler Pacific
Dec 8, 2019 at 8:03 AM
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Hello,

This thread is for a Hyundai Santa Fe.

Please post your new question here, you must be logged in.

https://www.2carpros.com/questions/new

Cheers, Ken
Dec 8, 2019 at 12:01 PM
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