Nissan Almera Tino - is it okay to drive with air con compressor broke?

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Thu 21 Jul 2016 15:36
Nissan Almera Tino - is it okay to drive with air con compressor broke? - Michael Sammon
Hi,
Took my car into Nissan today to diagnose two problems. One was the ignition coil which I'm replacing myself. The other is the air con. They said it is definitely the compressor. I can get them on ebay for 40 quid. Car is 13 years old but I like it.
I am thinking to perhaps wait to see if it gets through the MOT in November and if all okay then sort the air con, well get a professional I know to.
Question is, will driving it with this broken compressor cause further damage? Could something overheat?

Edited by Michael Sammon on 21/07/2016 at 15:38

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Thu 21 Jul 2016 16:00
Nissan Almera Tino - is it okay to drive with air con compressor broke? - elekie&a/c doctor
Assuming that its rotational function is ok,then there is no problem driving with the pump faulty.this does not affect the regular cooling system.
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Thu 21 Jul 2016 16:10
Nissan Almera Tino - is it okay to drive with air con compressor broke? - Cyd

As long as the pulley is released by the clutch and is free to rotate, should be ok

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Thu 21 Jul 2016 16:42
Nissan Almera Tino - is it okay to drive with air con compressor broke? - Michael Sammon
Thanks both of you.
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