Need a belt to bypass the A/C compressor

Tiny
ROBERT LEWIS2
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  • 2015 BUICK VERANO
  • 1.0L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 131,000 MILES
Belt broke because A/C compressor froze on it.
Wednesday, March 2nd, 2022 AT 10:21 AM

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Tiny
AL514
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Hello, I've searched around quite a bit and have not found anything that fits your vehicle. But what you can do is to call around and do some internet searches for an Air Conditioning Bypass belt or the better option is to find an Air Conditioning Bypass Pulley. It's going to look something like the one below. Although this is not the one for your vehicle, sometimes finding a bypass belt can be very difficult, especially on a newer vehicle. Usually, they will start making belts like this later when there are more A/C compressor failures. I will keep looking but have not found anything in the last 1-2 hours. So, I don't think there is a belt yet.
But is the A/C compressor clutch itself seized up? Have you tried unplugging the A/C compressor harness plug and seeing if you can rotate the compressor clutch pulley?

There is a Recall on the A/C compressor. You may be able the dealership to replace it for free. Just found this Recall Information:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-a-car-air-conditioner-works
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Wednesday, March 2nd, 2022 AT 2:06 PM

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