Bypass Compresor 1996 Voyager?

Can anyone tell me how to bypass the compressor on a 1996 Plymouth Voyager?
It's shot and I can't afford to get it fixed right now, but while it's
connected, I also can't use the defrost.

thx

 

Does this vehicle have an engine size?

 

Disconnect the clutch -- there should be a connector in the wiring nearby.
Bryan

 

compressor siezed or a bad clutch?
i have a used clutch i can sell you
there is a kit availble from dorman products that will bypass the compressor
125.00 comes to mind

 

ops. It's a 3 litre. I'm pretty sure I can just cut the belt because it only
makes the noise when on defrost of AC. But which belt?

 

Would it be possible to just remove the fuse labeled "A/C"?

 

Why don't you just look for the electrical connector for the low
pressure switch on the compressor and disconnect it. The clutch wont
engage and your comp. will not run at all. I did exactly this on my
93 ZJ (grand cherokee) two years ago and no additional problems since.

Snow...

 

There's a wire that comes out from behind the pulley on the compressor.
It controls the clutch that turns the compressor on and off. Disconnect
it, and no matter what button you push on the dash, the clutch won't engage.

This assumes that the clutch itself and the clutch bearing are OK, but
since you only complain about a problem on "defrost" I assume that this
is indeed the case.

 

If the compressor clutch is bad, take the belt off

 

Normally what happens is the air gap between the clutch and the pulley is 0
and the pulley always rubs the clutch as the engine is running,
disconnecting the compressor or pulling out fuses will not solve the
problem. Remove the belt if the OP does not want to have it fixed

 

Then why would he only have a problem on "defrost?"

 

The original post says he wants to bypass the compressor because it is
shot!! Then he says he cant use defrost. The compressor removes the
moisture from inside the vehicle when in the defrost/A/C mode. If the
compressor is shot to hell and not working, the A/C will not take the
moisture out. Maybe Im reading it wrong

Glenn

 

The way I was reading it is that the compressor is locked, and while he
can choose not to push "AC" he still needs the "defrost" function, and
when he turns THAT mode on, the screaming starts ;-)

 

Dunno. It's worth a try but, don't be surprised if it also disables the
heater/defroster blower motor. Disconnecting the clutch for the compressor
will surely have the desired effect w/o disabling the blower motor.

Bryan

 

....if that belt doesn't also drive something else. Easier is to disconnect
the electrical connection to the compressor.
Bryan

 

I say we punt!!

Glenn