So, my A/C compressor is siezed :cry:

 

Should I:

 

1. Disable the compressor circuit so the magnetic clutch cannot engage, but I still get partial climate control. Will this put strain on the magnetic clutch bearings when, say, I'm feeling like a spirited drive. How is this lubricated, and is it likely to sieze if I leave it a while before getting the A/C repaired.

 

or

 

2. Disable the compressor mechanically by cutting/removing the drive belt? Is anything else driven by this belt, or is the lowest pulley just an idler/adjuster?

 

I value the opinion of all experts out there! :bow:

 

Cheerz

 

StuartR

Leaving a compressor without running it every so often will eventually cause it to seize, but ths aint a problem since yours has seized already lol

 

Either option will be fine - when the clutch is disengaged then there's no load on it so it will be fine....