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A/C compressor started smoking, can I bypass it?

Tiny
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  • 1996 GMC SIERRA
  • 5.0L
  • V8
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 180,000 MILES
I will not be able to replace it until payday in a week. Is there anyway to bypass it until then?
Monday, September 21st, 2020 AT 1:53 PM

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Tiny
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Good afternoon,

Yes, A/C was an option and they offered a belt for no A/C.

You will need to go to a parts store and get the belt for no A/C.

I attached the diagram routing for you without the compressor.

Roy
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Monday, September 21st, 2020 AT 2:01 PM
Tiny
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Okay. I don't have that pulley that would bypass it.
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Monday, September 21st, 2020 AT 2:04 PM
Tiny
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You do not need a pulley in its place.

The belt just does not go around the compressor. You leave the compressor in place.

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Monday, September 21st, 2020 AT 2:07 PM
Tiny
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I just attached the belt number for you. Go to a parts store and tell them that is the belt number you need.

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Monday, September 21st, 2020 AT 2:10 PM
Tiny
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Okay. I tried that belt and it's loose because it doesn't have the bypass pulley installed. Would pulling the A/C relay work?
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Monday, September 21st, 2020 AT 2:55 PM
Tiny
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Does it smoke with the A/C commanded off?

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Monday, September 21st, 2020 AT 2:58 PM
Tiny
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I pulled it and there was no smoke or burning smell.
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Monday, September 21st, 2020 AT 3:16 PM
Tiny
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Good, then the clutch is the issue.

Leave it out until you get it repaired.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-air-conditioner-compressor

Roy
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Monday, September 21st, 2020 AT 3:36 PM
Tiny
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Okay, thank you so much.
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Monday, September 21st, 2020 AT 3:52 PM
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You are welcome.

Always glad to help.

Roy
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Monday, September 21st, 2020 AT 3:55 PM

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