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Question: compressor gone out, car now undriveable

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honna, Phoenix, AZ, October 17, 2010, 01:42
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I've had my 2003 ford taurus for only 7 months, paid 3500, was a good car until the compressor went out. Ive been told by more than one source it will cost 900-1200 dollars to fix it. It might as well be 9 million. I just need this car to last a little longer. Im told the clutch on the compressor is dangling and keeps trying to engage with the engine, causing a loud screetching noise and loss of power, undriveable. Im now walking, riding city bus. Someone tell me how to get my jalopy running again for cheap.

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    Superbob October 17, 2010, 15:36
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    Try disconnecting the connector at the A/C clutch. If that doesn't work, you may have to see a mechanic to find another way of not replacing parts and still drive the car.
    Here's a directory link for you:
    http://repairpal.com/directory?address=85003&car_brand_na...

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    Visitor, December 01, 2010, 23:50

    Not sure if this can work on your car, as I am not familiar with the routing of your fan belt. I have had the same problem on several cars of my own, and what I did was to replace the fan belt with a shorter one that does not go around your AC pully. You can get a close measurement buy taking a piece of string and going around the pullies with it (omiting the AC pully of course.)

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    Visitor, December 15, 2010, 05:36

    Put a shorter belt on......or just remove the fuse/relay for your compressor....

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