Internal part of my ac unit are rattling around. pro mech...


Internal part of my ac unit are rattling around. pro mechanic told me inside components of [ac compressor](/topics-ac-compressor-honda/) are broken. can i disconnect electrical wire into ac compressor to avoid compressor siezing a...

Internal part of my ac unit are rattling around. pro mechanic told me inside components of [ac compressor](/topics-ac-compressor-honda/) are broken. can i disconnect electrical wire into ac compressor to avoid compressor siezing and destroying serpentine belt? Mechanic's Assistant: How many miles are on the car? 87000 Mechanic's Assistant: What is the make/model/year of your car? Honda crv 2004 Mechanic's Assistant: Are you fixing your CR-V yourself? What have you tried so far? Yea i want to, but i just need to know answer to above question Mechanic's Assistant: Anything else you want the Mechanic to know before I connect you? Just that i had a pro mechanic diagnose issue beforehand

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A professional mechanic looked at it said the issue is internal parts of compressor broken. The rattling seems random, but this was his diagnosis
Automotive Expert
Okay you can unplug the compressor until you can fix it correctly so the belt will not get damaged

I've mainly been using heat since its winter, so another question is whether if i unplug the compressor i will lose heating
Automotive Expert
You won’t loose heat if disconnectedJust keep in fresh air position so windows don’t fog up

okay sounds good, any guidance on what the wire looks like and can i tape the end of the wire to nearby component with electrical tape to secure?
Automotive Expert
compressor and plug to unhook
Automotive Expert
use tape or zip tie to secure out of the way

awesome much appreciated!
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