2004 Dodge Durango compressor clutch

2004 DODGE DURANGO
75,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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DUTCHMAN50
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the clutch on my a/c compressor is froze up and i want to know can i just change the clutch or do i have to change the whole compressor? if i can just change the clutch do you know where i can find one?
Mar 22, 2010 at 6:47 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Does the compressor turn at all or does it lock up when you turn the AC on? Chances are the the compressor is locked up and not the clutch.
Mar 22, 2010 at 11:00 PM
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DUTCHMAN50
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the compressor is fine the clutch won't turn like it should. when i turn on the fan for the a/c the clutch won't engage and let the system run. and it smokes when it trys to run. there is no smell inside the vehichel. i have changed them on semi's but not in a car that is why i asked if you can just change the clutch.
Mar 26, 2010 at 6:34 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Yes, you should be able to.
Mar 26, 2010 at 7:18 AM
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DUTCHMAN50
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would you by chance know where i can find just the clutch without the compressor or can i just go to a junk yard and get one? is the compressor the same for a 2000 or 2001 that will work on a 2004?
Mar 26, 2010 at 8:17 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Chances are you will need to go to a dealer or a salvage yard. It won't be an aftermarket part (at least to the best of my knowledge).

As far as other years, if the compressor has the same part number, I would say okay, but we really recommend staying with direct fit parts.
Mar 27, 2010 at 8:11 PM
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