Is it possible to disable the AC from mechanical and climate control system function - Honda-Acura.net

Netspin · 03-14-06, 03:15 PM

My 1999 Acura 2.3 cl needs a new air conditioning clutch. Of course this means a new A.C. (according to my mechanic of 20 years who sold me the car at a price that the best of friends couldn't tolerate). Still, the AC, which will get some other parts in addition to the compressor, will cost me $760 using aftermarket parts. Even though I'm in a very tight money situation, thanks to Dubya's booming economy, the thought of spending almost $800 for something that I use maybe 3 months in the year and has absolutely nothing to do with the primary and secondary benefits of the car, for me is a hard nut to crack. The car has only 120,000 miles on it (we just buried my wife's 1991 Oldmobile Cutless Supreme at 190,000!) and everything about it is a pure dream. The main problem is the AC clutch smokes even when the climate control is turned off! Is it possible to disable the AC from mechanical and climate control system functions until I have time to face the music?
Thanks.

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ED9man · 03-14-06, 09:12 PM

uh, just cut the belt. Or take the belt off, it's like a 5 minute job with some basic tools.

spanky · 03-15-06, 10:10 AM

Agreed

98CoupeV6 · 03-15-06, 10:33 AM

Great idea if you don't need your alternator

There should be a fuse or relay for it.

spanky · 03-15-06, 10:53 AM

Apparently I'm not familiar enough with the CL's because the honda's that i've seen have separate belts for each device.

If the configuration is how i'm thinking, you should probably just unplug the wiring to the a/c compressor. that's if the problem is that the ac is trying to spin. if it's something mechanical (i.e. the clutch is stuck), it's probably still going to smoke.

westcoaststyle · 03-15-06, 01:50 PM

Read forum rules!

Netspin · 03-25-06, 08:37 AM

Thanks for your thoughtful and immediate replies and suggestions.
As my learning curve spirals in on this task and as noted by those of you who are more learned, yes, the AC drive belt includes the alternator in its travels.

ED9man · 03-25-06, 11:30 PM

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pafrock · 07-02-06, 06:29 PM

Im sorry Im kindda new at this. I have a 1992 acura legend that I was wondering how to refill its refrigerant. I go to school right now and its intense hours and not to mention I work in the day. I don't have a lick of money to spend on mechanic. I work on my car anyway. Can you help?

#2 STUNNA · 04-07-07, 12:11 AM

you could just take off the compressor and then go to auto zone and get a smaller belt that will fit without it.

nspec_Cd5 · 11-24-07, 12:55 AM

he had a short some where, all he had to do was disconnect the compressor wire.

03-15-06, 10:10 AM	#3
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03-15-06, 10:33 AM	#4
98CoupeV6 lots and lots of fail Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Deeeeeeeeeeeeeeetroit Posts: 23,000	Great idea if you don't need your alternator There should be a fuse or relay for it. __________________ 2003 San Marino Red Accord Coupe EX-V6 6MT IMM244k miles www.lemons300zx.blogspot.com

03-15-06, 10:53 AM	#5
spanky Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Gonzales, Louisiana Posts: 26,318	Apparently I'm not familiar enough with the CL's because the honda's that i've seen have separate belts for each device. If the configuration is how i'm thinking, you should probably just unplug the wiring to the a/c compressor. that's if the problem is that the ac is trying to spin. if it's something mechanical (i.e. the clutch is stuck), it's probably still going to smoke. __________________ Let's try this again: Start: 300.8 \| Current: 281.8 \| Lost: 19.0 www.BayouShooter.com - Louisiana Firearm Discussion "From each according to his ability, to each according to his need." - Karl Marx

03-15-06, 01:50 PM	#6
westcoaststyle Still here... sorta... Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: CO Posts: 17,177	Read forum rules! __________________ 2008 Lexus IS 350 - Starfire White 1999 Ford Explorer 4x4 Sport View My Feedbacks & ADD TO THEM!!!

03-25-06, 08:37 AM	#7
Netspin Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Amityville, New York Posts: 2	Catching up on some appreciation Thanks for your thoughtful and immediate replies and suggestions. As my learning curve spirals in on this task and as noted by those of you who are more learned, yes, the AC drive belt includes the alternator in its travels.

03-14-06, 09:12 PM	#2
ED9man driver Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,600	uh, just cut the belt. Or take the belt off, it's like a 5 minute job with some basic tools. __________________ sig

03-25-06, 11:30 PM	#8
ED9man driver Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,600	delete __________________ sig

07-02-06, 06:29 PM	#9
pafrock Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 1	Question about the AC Im sorry Im kindda new at this. I have a 1992 acura legend that I was wondering how to refill its refrigerant. I go to school right now and its intense hours and not to mention I work in the day. I don't have a lick of money to spend on mechanic. I work on my car anyway. Can you help?

04-07-07, 12:11 AM	#10
#2 STUNNA Swollen Mimber Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 11	you could just take off the compressor and then go to auto zone and get a smaller belt that will fit without it.

11-24-07, 12:55 AM	#11
nspec_Cd5 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 915	he had a short some where, all he had to do was disconnect the compressor wire.

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