[postbus24]

Hi all,

The a/c compressor of our 2002 Ram is activated when we put the blower selector to blow towards the windshield. Even when the a/c switch is not pressed.

Is there an easy way to disable the a/c compressor permanently ?
Like removing a fuse orso :thk:

Because I dont like the a/c running in winter when its freesing.

regards,
Bart

 

[RansRAM]

Why, it comes on for a reason to remove moisture from the air for your defrost to work properly. If you disable it you will end up with frost/condensation on the inside of the windshield which is a major PITA. Unless it dosen't get that cold where you live ? I you really want to disable it just disconnect the wire to the coil on the compressor, If would not fool around with the fuses.

 

[postbus24]

An other reason is that there are other ac issues (doesnt cool much, condensor fan broken) and I dont want to ruin the compressor itself. I was told that they have a hard time in winter conditions.

Of course this is only temp. untill it all gets fixed.

Annyway, thnx fir the tip:smileup:

 

[CajunDodge]

I agree, wouldn't disconnect it unless you absolutely have to, but you can either unplug it as suggested or get a shorter belt and bypass the compressor altogether, again only a temporary fix, not recommended for long term use. I don't see where the compressor works any harder in winter than in summer since it's going to cycle in more than just A/C mode but I had a similar problem not long ago and didn't run anything and in my climate, like Rans said, the condensation was a pita to deal with while driving.

- Cajun

 

[Ram10tuff]

like said before it comes on for a reason but... yours dosent work so you dont need it. You can get a new belt for your truck exact truck exact motor just no AC. Or just unpulg it. Good luck

 

[RansRAM]

like said before it comes on for a reason but... yours dosent work so you dont need it. You can get a new belt for your truck exact truck exact motor just no AC. Or just unpulg it. Good luck

^^^^ I agree if it's not working properly it would be best to simply unplug it to ensure you don't loose the compressor.

 

[Ram10tuff]

By buying the belt you should ALSO gain a lil MPG because you are creating less resistance on motor by eliminating ac compressor

 

[postbus24]

a little update: In stead of disconecting the plug on the compressor itself I removed its fuse from the fusebox. Dident like the loose wires in the engine compartement.
An other belt seems a bit to much since the A/C will be fixed at the end of the story ...

Thnx for the help and happy newyear !

 

[GTyankee]

I was told by a mechanic that the a/c compressor should be run for a short while each week, keeps the O rings from drying out

Pulling the fuse would be the easiest way, then you could put it back in & run it for 10 or 15 minutes, when you remember to run it, to save the O rings