My Maxima's a/c hadn't worked in a while,and I chose not to fix it. About 6 days ago it began to squeal terrible, eventually my belt broke. I assume the clutch or compressor has locked. Are they a one unit deal, or can the clutch be the only problem?
88 Maxima AC Compressor
Aug 27, 2004
3 Replies
could be either.
if after you remove the clutch and the compressor still turns you are good to go
Either case the cheapest way out is a used one. If the A/C wasn't on and it locked up, the clutch bearing let go. I recall on these doesn't the alternator run off the A/C compressor?
Yes, that is what is keeping it parked.
Dwight
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