the A/C compressor and for her to not run the A/C?

2011 NISSAN ROGUE
52,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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CHRIS QUAGLIATA
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My kid is out in California (I'm in Florida ), couple months ago, the engine started to make a noise. Took it in to a shop, they said it was the A/C compressor and for her to not run the A/C so nothing internal would get contaminated. So she hasn't.

Now to today, SUV wont start. Towed to same shop as above. They told her " the A/C compressors front bearing/pulley locked up causing the no start, but nothing internal was damaged so no worry for contaminates". They recommend a new compressor and belt.

The Rogue's clutch on the compressor is replaceable, so doesn't it make sense the noise that was heard originally was the bearing in the clutch and now it finally locked up? I don't know for sure if the Rogues compressor has the bearing in it or if in fact its at the front of the compressor (if its at the front of the compressor, okay I can see a new compressor), does anyone know? I know its really hard to say what the original noise was, I just don't want her being yanked for $900.00 when all it is, is a clutch, but since she's a young girl, eh she doesn't know any better, know what I'm saying. Thanks
Feb 8, 2019 at 8:59 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi and thanks for using 2CarPros.

The only time the clutch should lock to the compressor is when power is supplied to the field coil which means it is turned on. However, when the defroster is used, the AC compressor is actuated to help dehumidify the air. There isn't a bearing in the clutch assembly. See the exploded view of the clutch I attached.

Let me know if this helps.

Joe
May 28, 2021 at 11:55 AM
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CHRIS QUAGLIATA
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Thanks Joe,

So, then I guess the front bearing, the shop refers to, must be what the compressors shaft rides on is what must have failed and locked up, in which case they are right with needing a new compressor.
May 28, 2021 at 11:55 AM
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Hi and welcome back:

The clutch shouldn't be the cause. If they referred to it as a bearing, I feel that is correct.

Let me know if I can help. If you want to replace it yourself, let me know.

Take care,
Joe
May 28, 2021 at 11:55 AM