comperssor quit working if it locks up cani still drive car

Asked by notworking Oct 26, 2014 at 08:14 AM about the 2003 Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

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FordNut answered 10 years ago

If the clutch on the compressor is locked up, no. It will burn up belt. If the compressor is locked up but clutch/pulley still spins, yes you can drive it but you won't be able to use defroster, when you turn on defroster the A/C kicks on to de-humidify

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Marc answered 7 years ago

I've found that my compressor is gone out on my 2002 Altima, would this harm my car in the long run? And since it is getting to be winter time do I necessarily need it to run my heat? Ughhh help!!

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