AC compressor bypass

GOGYALE85

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2006 MERCEDES BENZ C230
2.5L
4 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
148,532 MILES

Hi. My AC compressor went out. I need to bypass the compressor so I can drive to the repair shop. Do you know what size belt I would need to do this? Or if I can on the car listed above?

Saturday, June 9th, 2018 AT 8:04 AM

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KEN L

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Hello,

It does look like you can use a shorter belt to bypass the compressor. It will be a bit of trail and error which the parts people are used to. I would start with a three inch shorted belt. Here are some diagrams so you can see what you are in for when doing the job. Please report back with the belt size.

Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know what you find.

Cheers, Ken

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Sunday, June 10th, 2018 AT 12:07 PM

TIM RICHMOND

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Did you ever find out the length? Same problem.

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Saturday, January 8th, 2022 AT 6:16 PM

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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Hi Tim, the person never responded to us letting us know the results. I wish I had a specific answer, but you do what Ken suggested above. You could also try using a tape measure and see if you can measure the length by following the belt diagram and bypassing the compressor.

If possible, let us know how it turns out for you.

Take care,

Joe

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Tuesday, January 11th, 2022 AT 6:54 PM