Seized AC Pump.

1996 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
325,000 MILES
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PANAMACMILLAN
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Belt burned off,and a/c pulley is seized.
Can unplugging the electrical release the clutch...if that is the problem...if so how do the connectors come apart?
Apr 11, 2013 at 1:39 PM
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HMAC300
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if the pulley seized the clutch is shot and won't release. you will have to have it replaced. there is a certain air gap that has to be set on clutchs if you can disconnect electrical and belt will still go around then the clutch isn't seized.
Apr 12, 2013 at 6:01 AM
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