AC compressor bypass

2006 MERCEDES BENZ C230
148,532 MILES • 2.5L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
Avatar
GOGYALE85
  • MEMBER
  • 2 POSTS
Hi. My AC compressor went out. I need to bypass the compressor so I can drive to the repair shop. Do you know what size belt I would need to do this? Or if I can on the car listed above?
Jun 9, 2018 at 8:04 AM
Repair Safety Notice: This information is for general instructional purposes only. Vehicle repair can be dangerous. Verify all information, follow manufacturer service procedures, use proper tools and safety equipment, and consult a qualified repair shop when needed.
Advertisement
Avatar
STRAILER
  • AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR CONTRIBUTOR
  • 54,178 POSTS
Hello,

It does look like you can use a shorter belt to bypass the compressor. It will be a bit of trail and error which the parts people are used to. I would start with a three inch shorted belt. Here are some diagrams so you can see what you are in for when doing the job. Please report back with the belt size.

Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know what you find.

Cheers, Ken
Images (Click to enlarge)
Attached Media
Attached Media
Attached Media
Jun 10, 2018 at 12:07 PM
Advertisement
Avatar
TIM RICHMOND
  • MEMBER
  • 1 POST
Did you ever find out the length? Same problem.
Jan 8, 2022 at 6:16 PM
Avatar
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
  • AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR CONTRIBUTOR
  • 110,190 POSTS
Hi Tim, the person never responded to us letting us know the results. I wish I had a specific answer, but you do what Ken suggested above. You could also try using a tape measure and see if you can measure the length by following the belt diagram and bypassing the compressor.

If possible, let us know how it turns out for you.

Take care,

Joe
Jan 11, 2022 at 6:54 PM