Serpentine Belt broke on, How to bypass a/c in 04' Ford Taurus?
Apparently the A/C stopped working, which caused the serpentine belt to snap. Can't afford a new a/c right now. Wondering how I can bypass the A/C? I've heard they make special serpentine belts for cars without a/c. I saw on ebay also a bypass pulley for the a/c. But didn't appear to be compatible with my model. I'mma keep looking online though. If anyone knows a way to bypass it. Would be greatly appreciated.
Added (1). OK I believe it is "frozen", think thats why it snapped. Not sure tho, but assuming it is. Then what are my options?
Try searching one of the parts stores or on line for a belt designated for a Taurus without A/C. Its easy enough to tell if your unit is frozen, once the belt is off, as it is now, try to turn the pulley, if it turn it isn't frozen so the normal belt will work. As a previous responder said just don't turn on the A/C because its likely the compressor is at fault.
Unless the A/Cs clutch is "frozen" you do not need to do anything. Just do not turn on the A/C.
It is frozen
Cut the belt, route it to bypass the ac and mark it. Take it to autozone and show them the new length, they'll have it
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