How many belts does a 2001 Honda Civic have?

On the 2001 EX it has 3 BELTS!

Is there a way to bypass the compressor?

There is a way around this problem however; you can actually bypass the compressor all together with a different serpentine belt. Locate the serpentine belt at the front of the engine. It is a rubber belt that goes over all of the accessories of the engine.

How to bypass an air conditioning compressor with a serpentine belt?

Take the marked string to the parts store and advise them that you need a belt of that length. Serpentine belts have varied sizes; the last four digits of the part number are the length of the belt in centimeters. Get the next available size up and down to make certain you find a good fit.

Can a compressor lock up on an F-150?

Sometimes a problem with your air conditioning compressor can cause it to actually lock up. When this happens on your F-150, you may think you need to completely replace the compressor even though you don’t use it. There is a way around this problem however; you can actually bypass the compressor all together with a different serpentine belt.

Is there a bypass AC compressor with a shorter belt?

Bypass AC compressor with a shorter belt? .:ian:. As per my other thread I’m struggling to fix a nasty rumbling noise from something on the aux belt path. To quickly check if it is actually the compressor is there a way to fit a shorter belt to bypass the compressor?

How do I bypass an air conditioning compressor with a…?

Loosen the tension of the serpentine belt using a ratchet and socket to turn the tensioner. This varies depending on the year of your F-150–some have a manual tensioner that needs turned like a screw; newer models have an automatic tensioner that you simply turn and hold. Pull the serpentine belt from the pulleys on the front of the truck.

Sometimes a problem with your air conditioning compressor can cause it to actually lock up. When this happens on your F-150, you may think you need to completely replace the compressor even though you don’t use it. There is a way around this problem however; you can actually bypass the compressor all together with a different serpentine belt.

Why is my Honda AC compressor making noise?

Access to the compressor is tricky when it’s all up an running, however I have noticed that the clutch plate is not consistently spaced to the pulley, one side is 2mm or more, the other side is almost touching and the clutch was being dragged around a little, so I guess that might be the source of some of the noise. .:ian:.