Bypassing Air Conditioning
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Bypassing Air Conditioning
Greetings All,
Would anyone know if we can/how to bypass the a/c compressor on a 1999 F150 5.4L engine?
I purchased a s/belt today that is suppose to be for a non-air F150 but I couldn't figure out how to make it work. The NAPA store had very little to no info. on a non-air '99' F150.
Thank you for any help you can lend me,
bob
Would anyone know if we can/how to bypass the a/c compressor on a 1999 F150 5.4L engine?
I purchased a s/belt today that is suppose to be for a non-air F150 but I couldn't figure out how to make it work. The NAPA store had very little to no info. on a non-air '99' F150.
Thank you for any help you can lend me,
bob
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Not knowing anything about a/c I was hoping for a quick fix while I figured out what was wrong and I saved up the $ for the repair.
The dealer ball parked the replacement of the compressor @ $900 (parts and Labor)
The clutch is rattling around and there's a lot of noise when the a/c is running. Sounds like a bunch of marbles in a tin can...
How would I determine
bob
The dealer ball parked the replacement of the compressor @ $900 (parts and Labor)
The clutch is rattling around and there's a lot of noise when the a/c is running. Sounds like a bunch of marbles in a tin can...
How would I determine
- If compressor is bad
- If clutch is bad (I'm fairly sure something's wrong with this)
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this is common on these trucks and on other brands as well, the compressor is more than likely okay , the clutchs and the bearing will go bad, you can fix this your self with a puller and replacement clutches are pretty cheap, you don't have to touch the compressor or the lines, just remove the pulley/clutch.hope this help
buy chiltons and look it up, there may be a tech articles here on FTE on how to do it.check here.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/article/
Oh the noises you your describing seem to fit the problem.
buy chiltons and look it up, there may be a tech articles here on FTE on how to do it.check here.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/article/
Oh the noises you your describing seem to fit the problem.
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The non a/c trucks have an idler pulley in the compressor which is why the shorter belt won't work. If you removed the compressor then installed the idler from a non A/C truck, then it would work. Does it make noise with the compressor off? If not, then just unplug the clutch until you get it fixed.
WOW, $900 to repair it? I'm glad I bought the extended warranty. I just had mine replaced yesterday along with the accumulator/dryer and orfice tube because it started getting a bit noisy and the mechanic said there was evidence of metal in the system. So they replaced it all including flushing the system, along with a rental car (2004 F150 Supercrew 4.6L) overnight while repairing it. All of this cost me $50.00.
WOW, $900 to repair it? I'm glad I bought the extended warranty. I just had mine replaced yesterday along with the accumulator/dryer and orfice tube because it started getting a bit noisy and the mechanic said there was evidence of metal in the system. So they replaced it all including flushing the system, along with a rental car (2004 F150 Supercrew 4.6L) overnight while repairing it. All of this cost me $50.00.
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Thank you for your help!
With the system set to Off the noises are minimal with only what I guess is the clutch rattling around.
I'm going to try and round up the parts and documentation for the repair after the holiday. Haven't found a Chiltons yet and the Haynes repair manual only provided info. on compressor removal/repair.
Once again, thank you for giving me some understanding of my problem...
bob
With the system set to Off the noises are minimal with only what I guess is the clutch rattling around.
I'm going to try and round up the parts and documentation for the repair after the holiday. Haven't found a Chiltons yet and the Haynes repair manual only provided info. on compressor removal/repair.
Once again, thank you for giving me some understanding of my problem...
bob
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Well I just thought I'd post this for user reference.
To make a long story short...either my clutch and/or compressor seized up. The truck stalled at a light and wouldn't start. After removing the belt and starting it was determined that the a/c was seized up.
The estimates for repair allow for the potential replacement of lines,compressor assy. and condensor. Totaling around $900-$1200
Not wanting/able to afford this I've opted for removing the A/C compressor and converting to Non A/C configuration.
This configuation includes:
New tensioner assy. (grooved) $54 @ dealer
Shorter S.Belt $46
Unfortunately the Compressor had to be removed to make this work. It was a long day on the road making this repair.
Once again thank you all,
bob
To make a long story short...either my clutch and/or compressor seized up. The truck stalled at a light and wouldn't start. After removing the belt and starting it was determined that the a/c was seized up.
The estimates for repair allow for the potential replacement of lines,compressor assy. and condensor. Totaling around $900-$1200
Not wanting/able to afford this I've opted for removing the A/C compressor and converting to Non A/C configuration.
This configuation includes:
New tensioner assy. (grooved) $54 @ dealer
Shorter S.Belt $46
Unfortunately the Compressor had to be removed to make this work. It was a long day on the road making this repair.
Once again thank you all,
bob
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You might want to call a couple of junk yards to check for an A/C compressor. The lastone I bought was for a 1989 F250 that NAPA wanted about $500 for a reman. compressor with the clutch/pulley on it. I got it at the junk yard for $50 complete, and I drove it 75,000 miles with no problems when I sold it.