2003 Ford Taurus A/C Compressor

2003 FORD TAURUS
186,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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My A/C compressor went out a couple weeks ago, but since it is cold outside, I haven't used the heat in the car except for the one setting that does not engage the compressor, and that very rarely. The serpentine belt broke this morning and I am trying to figure out which part of the motor is the cause. I am wondering if the A/C compressor wheel should be able to spin freely with the car turned off. It is not spinning freely which makes me think the A/C compressor completely locked up overnight somehow. What do you think?
Feb 19, 2010 at 12:16 PM
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BMRFIXIT
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All should spin freely expect the crank pulley
Not sure what’s what go to this page as it has it all
http://www.2carpros.com/car_repair_information/year/2003/make/ford/model/taurus/2003_ford_taurus_drive_belt_routing_diagram.htm
Feb 19, 2010 at 5:07 PM
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