bypassing the ac compressor????
#1
Registered!!
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2006
Age: 41
Posts: 112
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Rep Power: 0 bypassing the ac compressor????
i have an 03 civic that is quite pissed at me right now in that the ac clutch blew up, then the ac compressor seezed, and after getting that fixed, it is about to seeze AGAIN! can n e 1 help me? i want to bypass the ac compressor but im not sure how or what size belt to buy to do so properly. i just want to bypass it until i have the money to get the whole ac system replaced. n e suggestions?
#2
My Pony Princess is the inspiration for my ride.
iTrader: (17)
Join Date: Apr 2006
Age: 48
Posts: 5,217
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Rep Power: 0 Re: bypassing the ac compressor????
That's an easy one as I did something similar after removing my A/C compressor. You just need to buy an alternator belt for a 2001 Civic DX. They came stock without A/C and that belt will fit.
#5
#6
If you think a good mechanic is expensive, try hiring a bad one
#7
Re: bypassing the ac compressor????
Did anyone get this to work? I have an 02 Civic with a failing compressor causing power problems cause it is messing with the belt and the alternator.
#8
If you think a good mechanic is expensive, try hiring a bad one
#10
If you think a good mechanic is expensive, try hiring a bad one
The following users liked this post:
CivicHybrid03 (10-15-2020)
#11
Re: bypassing the ac compressor????
Thanks for this info. It worked great for me for a 2002 Civic EX. Found belt 5060340 at an Advance near me, but not many had this belt. Seized compressor does not interfere with new belt going from crank to alternator. I was missing the adjusting bolt on the alternator so had a hard time trying to tighten the belt. Part not available near me, so went to home depot and got a Hex bolt M8-1.25 x 65mm, class 8-coarse. It worked perfect and was easy to tighten belt. One question, should I remove ac fuse? Just wondering what effect if ac button gets turned on since system still seems to be charged. Thanks
#12
If you think a good mechanic is expensive, try hiring a bad one
Re: bypassing the ac compressor????
I'd open the engine compartment fuse box and remove the relay for the AC compressor clutch instead.
Relay labeled D in this diagram:
#13
Re: bypassing the ac compressor????
Will a serpentine belt for a 2011 Honda Civic 1.8L without AC fit if I want to bypass the AC compressor or, will I need a different length?
#14
If you think a good mechanic is expensive, try hiring a bad one
Re: bypassing the ac compressor????
I prefer to fix the real problems though.
#18
Re: bypassing the ac compressor????
#21
Re: bypassing the ac compressor????
would I get another alt belt or would it be a different size. Thank you
#22
Super Moderator
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Ohio
Age: 31
Posts: 4,708
Received 1,848 Likes
on
1,300 Posts
Rep Power: 196
#23
Registered!!
iTrader: (1)
Re: bypassing the ac compressor????
Civic DX doesn't come with AC, at least here in America. But the belt you need to run the alternator without an AC compressor is shorter than the belt for a car with AC since it goes right from the crank pulley to the alternator pulley and doesn't have to reach the AC compressor. Just go to a parts store and tell them you need an alternator belt for your 01 Civic with no AC, they should have one.
#24
Re: bypassing the ac compressor????
I have a '03 Honda Civic Sport from Canada, The a.c. unit is about to seize or melt the serpentine belt. Will the alternator belt for a '01 Civic work to bypass it? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Last edited by Josh Brandt; 01-31-2020 at 12:07 AM.
#26
Re: bypassing the ac compressor????
#29
Re: bypassing the ac compressor????
Hey for the record, I just did this on my 2003 Honda Civic Hatchback 5-door (EU model). My compressor had been making noise for a bit, so I stopped driving but periodically had been running the car in idle in the parking lot. Finally one day the compressor seized entirely and the engine would not start.
I wasn't able to find the DX model, but through a lot of research online on what other people did, I figured out that the correct belt length to bypass the compressor was ~865mm so i bought a 6PK862 belt and just attached it last night and it's working very well. I do not have power steering, so it was extremely easy to install as I just removed the old belt and installed my new one without looping around the compressor (just alternator and crankshaft).
Thanks to everyone on this thread for the advice!
I wasn't able to find the DX model, but through a lot of research online on what other people did, I figured out that the correct belt length to bypass the compressor was ~865mm so i bought a 6PK862 belt and just attached it last night and it's working very well. I do not have power steering, so it was extremely easy to install as I just removed the old belt and installed my new one without looping around the compressor (just alternator and crankshaft).
Thanks to everyone on this thread for the advice!
Last edited by carterh062; 08-18-2020 at 05:31 AM. Reason: More information
The following users liked this post:
TNOONAN99 (07-18-2021)
#30
Registered!!
iTrader: (1)
Re: bypassing the ac compressor????
Hey for the record, I just did this on my 2003 Honda Civic Hatchback 5-door (EU model). My compressor had been making noise for a bit, so I stopped driving but periodically had been running the car in idle in the parking lot. Finally one day the compressor seized entirely and the engine would not start.
I wasn't able to find the DX model, but through a lot of research online on what other people did, I figured out that the correct belt length to bypass the compressor was ~865mm so i bought a 6PK862 belt and just attached it last night and it's working very well. I do not have power steering, so it was extremely easy to install as I just removed the old belt and installed my new one without looping around the compressor (just alternator and crankshaft).
Thanks to everyone on this thread for the advice!
I wasn't able to find the DX model, but through a lot of research online on what other people did, I figured out that the correct belt length to bypass the compressor was ~865mm so i bought a 6PK862 belt and just attached it last night and it's working very well. I do not have power steering, so it was extremely easy to install as I just removed the old belt and installed my new one without looping around the compressor (just alternator and crankshaft).
Thanks to everyone on this thread for the advice!