A/C compressor started smoking, can I bypass it?

Good afternoon,

Yes, A/C was an option and they offered a belt for no A/C.

You will need to go to a parts store and get the belt for no A/C.

I attached the diagram routing for you without the compressor.

Roy

Okay. I don't have that pulley that would bypass it.

You do not need a pulley in its place.

The belt just does not go around the compressor. You leave the compressor in place.

Roy

I just attached the belt number for you. Go to a parts store and tell them that is the belt number you need.

Roy

Okay. I tried that belt and it's loose because it doesn't have the bypass pulley installed. Would pulling the A/C relay work?

Does it smoke with the A/C commanded off?

Roy

I pulled it and there was no smoke or burning smell.

Good, then the clutch is the issue.

Leave it out until you get it repaired.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-air-conditioner-compressor

Roy

Okay, thank you so much.

You are welcome.

Always glad to help.

Roy