The pulley fell off of the part that operates the A/C

Tiny
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Did pulley came off the part that operates the A/C? Also, I need to buy a new one but I don't know what to ask for (help).
Saturday, April 25th, 2020 AT 5:15 AM

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Tiny
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Good morning,

Can you upload a picture of the piece that came off?

I attached a picture of the compressor with the parts. Can you identify the part that failed?

Roy
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Saturday, April 25th, 2020 AT 5:45 AM
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I do not see anything down there but a spine at is silver looking.
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Saturday, April 25th, 2020 AT 5:58 AM
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That is a spine that is silver looking.
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Saturday, April 25th, 2020 AT 6:01 AM
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Okay, again, can you upload a picture for me to see?

It sounds like the front of the compressor came apart. I want to see the extent of the damage.

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Saturday, April 25th, 2020 AT 6:04 AM
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Sorry Roy, but I don't know how to upload this.
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Saturday, April 25th, 2020 AT 6:09 AM
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There should be an attach file option for you to upload the photo.

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Saturday, April 25th, 2020 AT 6:11 AM
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I am no computer geek, where do I find this file?
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Saturday, April 25th, 2020 AT 6:13 AM
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I cannot see what is on your end at all.

Can you email it to me?

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Saturday, April 25th, 2020 AT 6:16 AM
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Sounds like I might as well replace the whole compressor.
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Saturday, April 25th, 2020 AT 6:24 AM
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Sorry but I can't find any pictures to send you.
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Saturday, April 25th, 2020 AT 6:25 AM
Tiny
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Maybe you can get someone to help you upload some pictures for me to see.

At this point, I am going to give you pictures of the compressor as it does sound like you will need to replace the compressor.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-air-conditioner-compressor

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/re-charge-an-air-conditioner-system

Roy

REMOVAL
1. RUN ENGINE AT IDLE SPEED WITH A/C ON FOR APPROX.1O MINUTES
2. STOP ENGINE
3. DISCONNECT NEGATIVE (-) TERMINAL CABLE FROM BATTERY
4. DISCHARGE REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM
5. REMOVE DRIVE BELT

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6. 1MZ-FE engine models:
REMOVE SUCTION HOSE
a. Remove the suction hose clamping bolt.
b. Disconnect the wire harness clamp.
c. Loosen the nut and bolts and remove the suction hose.

NOTE: Cap the open fittings immediately to keep moisture or dirt out of the system.

7. 1MZ-FE engine models:
DISCONNECT DISCHARGE HOSE
Remove the bolt and disconnect the hose.

NOTE: Cap the open fittings immediately to keep moisture or dirt out of the system.

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8. 1MZ-FE engine models:
REMOVE GENERATOR
a. Disconnect the generator connector.
b. Remove the nut, and disconnect the generator wire.
c. Disconnect the wire harness from the clip.
d. Remove the pivot bolt, plate washer, adjusting lock bolt and generator.

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9. 5S-FE engine models:
DISCONNECT DISCHARGE AND SUCTION HOSES
Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect both hoses.

NOTE: Cap the open fittings Immediately to keep moisture or dirt out of the system.

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10. 5S-FE engine models:
REMOVE COMPRESSOR
a. Disconnect the connector.
b. Remove the 3 bolts and compressor.

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11. 1MZ-FE engine models:
REMOVE COMPRESSOR
a. Disconnect the connector.
b. Remove the 2 bolts, nut and drive belt adjusting bar bracket.

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c. Remove the 3 bolts and compressor.
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Saturday, April 25th, 2020 AT 6:33 AM
Tiny
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Thanks for pictures but I have a mechanic that will come to house and repair it.
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Saturday, April 25th, 2020 AT 6:41 AM
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You are welcome.

Keep me updated.

Always glad to help.

Roy
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Saturday, April 25th, 2020 AT 6:47 AM
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Thanks very much. You people are great.
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Saturday, April 25th, 2020 AT 7:45 AM
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Thank you for the kind words.

Roy
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Saturday, April 25th, 2020 AT 8:05 AM
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After looking at it this morning it looks like the the piece that the belt fits on is what came off. The big piece that it goes over is still there. Can I but this piece by itself?
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Saturday, April 25th, 2020 AT 8:37 AM
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I found the piece I am looking at it is the belt tensioner.
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Saturday, April 25th, 2020 AT 8:47 AM
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Again, I am running blind here unless I get a picture of the compressor.

Do you have anyone who can help you upload a video or send it here to this post?

Roy
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Saturday, April 25th, 2020 AT 8:47 AM
Tiny
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I attached a picture for you. There is no tensioner as the belt tension is controlled by the alternator. It can be moved up and down for proper belt tension.

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Saturday, April 25th, 2020 AT 8:58 AM
Tiny
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The thing I am looking at looks just like a picture I saw of a belt tensioner.
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Saturday, April 25th, 2020 AT 9:09 AM

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