Bypass A/C compressor

2002 SATURN VUE
357,537 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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SARAFEIGHNER
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I would like to bypass the A/C compressor by using a shorter serpentine belt until I can afford to get a bypass pulley at least. My A/C compressor has locked up, breaking the current serpentine belt. Is this a possibility?
Dec 12, 2017 at 2:34 PM
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CJ MEDEVAC
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Compressor locked?

It might work, but i cant find any definite answer on that. You may have to do some trial and error to see if the shorter belt will fit without hitting the A/C compressor


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Dec 12, 2017 at 5:11 PM
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Pulley is locked up now, wasn't on Sunday. Went to start it today and pulley locked and the serpentine belt broke.
Dec 12, 2017 at 6:22 PM
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yes I have a 2007 Saturn vue and I bypassed ac pully with a DAYCO 5060423 BELT 42 7/8" IIT LOOKS LIKE THE DIAGRAMS IM POSTING first diagram is before bypass and the second is after bypass
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Nov 28, 2019 at 12:14 PM
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Thanks for adding to this older posting.

Your information may help someone else out in the future.

The Medic
Nov 28, 2019 at 2:49 PM