Can somebody please tell me if it's possible to bypass the a/c compressor in a 2009 M
 

I'm new to this group. I posted the same question last night but I don't know how to go back to check for answers. I need HELP.....

why

The compressor is going out

Sure, why wouldn't it be? I'd do it if I didn't need the compressor. Pull up the drive belt routing and have at it. What's the concern?

I didn't know if I needed the compressor while it is cold. I can get a compressor then. Do you know what size belt I will need to bypass?

Nope. No clue.

Thank you.

leave it alone ... it isn t harming anything and wait till warmer weather comes then replace the compressor ,,it will be costly to bypass now and do it over at a later time ,,

It is sounding like metal rubbing metal. What should I do??

Fix it.

So, (bypassing it until I can fix it) is a bad idea??

Nope, it's a good idea. Eventually the "metal on metal" pulley will seize and there goes your entire accessory system. Apparently maxipower has never experienced this. Not sure where he's coming from with "costly", either. Get under the car, pull the old belt, run a string or something along the belt path you want, then hit up Amazon for a 6 groove poly-v belt with that length and off you go.

Awesome. Thank you. I was hoping to get good news. LOL

Last post, I'm finished with you!

Follow my red routing path.


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I didn't mean to upset you.

Just giving you a hard time! Let us know how it goes.

LOL. OK I will. Thank you for your help & sense of humor.

Don't worry about him. He gets grouchy sometimes when he doesn't have his Snickers bar. :laugh:

LOL. I Certainly don't want to make enemies here. I need all the wisdom I can get. My son has been fixing this Maxima for months.

I was totally joking!

Ok Senior Member. Good to know my friend. Thank you kindly. And I like joking as well, I just thought I had crossed a line. LMBO.

Probably not the compressor but the clutch. When it fails it sometimes makes a grinding sound. If it is not making the noise when the AC or defroster is off then just unplugging the AC clutch would keep it from engaging therefore not making any noise. The heater would still work but the windshield would fog up quicker because the AC compressor is not working. Clutches are not expensive and not that hard to change although a puller is needed. More troubleshooting is needed before you change the compressor as that is an expensive repair.

FYI, I had the same issue on my wifes 2011 Murano when the clutch failed at 100,000 miles.

Thank you. I will pass this information to my son. I really appreciate y'all.

you did not say it was making a grinding metal sound ,,and i would ve informed you to disable the clutch plug but the heating system will be different with the windows fogging up on rainy days

Thanks Maxipower. I didn't know at that time. Sorry. I still appreciate you.

Did you find the right size belt? Looking at doing the same thing with a locked up unit. Thank You

He hasn't done anything yet. That's why I haven't been back. I will update when & if he repairs it.
Sorry my friend.

don t go crazy over it ... spring is soon to come ,,then summer,,your best bet is do it the right way and replace that compressor ,,then your problems will be solved,,it may be costly but better to drive cool than sweating

hi i did the same project on my maxima 2010. only used 54 inch 6 rib belt ( Goodyear 1060540 Serpentine Belt, 6-Rib, 54" Length)
and it works fine. i tried using the 53 inch but it was short. i hope this helps. thanks