A/C dead

[xjpsych]

The A/C on my 89 Laredo has died and needs replaced. I am not going to because the cost is too much. If I drive without turning it on, is there any danger of the compressor eventually locking up and causing problems?

 

[langer1]

The A/C on my 89 Laredo has died and needs replaced. I am not going to because the cost is too much. If I drive without turning it on, is there any danger of the compressor eventually locking up and causing problems?

You should unplug the compressor clutch wires to be safe.
Why is it shot? If you replace the bad parts yourself it can be repaired reasonably.

 

[robthephoneguy]

OR- you could ditch the compressor and mount another alternator....

 

[langer1]

OR- you could ditch the compressor and mount another alternator....

Now I like that, anyone one it?

 

[allthingsoffroad]

wait!!!!!! can you realy replace the ac comp. with a alternator!!!! because my ac die a long time ago along with 4 or 5 alternators...



ya man just unplug the comp

 

[robthephoneguy]

my 86 2dr has wimpy 2.8l V6 in it (out of an S-10 PU actually) and has a cast aluminum bracket for AC comp and alternator. It broke in two and when I removed it to Tig it, I discovered I could get alt. into AC pump spot... Also, my smog pump mysteriously became an alternator as well... Hmmm. (in mine its loc just under alt on pass. side of wind-up motor)

 

[xjpsych]

The compressor and whole system is shot according to a mechanic I use. They recommend replacement with a kit, basically the whole system. Very expensive.

 

[treedoc]

you should jump power to that compressor and make sure it is really "dead".

 

[Panama XJ]

Change the mechanic