bypassing A/C compressor Serpentine belt?

2002 HONDA ACCORD
230,000 MILES • 2.3L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JOHN G VERIATO JR.
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A/C compressor going out is there any way to bypass the A/C conversion with a shorter serpentine belt.
Nov 6, 2023 at 5:18 PM
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Yes, there is, I would get an alternator belt without A/C and install it. Please let us know the size of the belt that works so it will help others. Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.
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Nov 7, 2023 at 9:08 AM
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