Can removing A/C compressor effect car starting?

[Brian Spaeth]

I have a problem with my car overheating. My mechanic thought that it might be the water pump. So I had him replace it for me. However, he said he could do it cheaper if he didn’t have to replace my A/C compressor. Since it didn’t work, I told him to remove it.

After I got the car back, the car not only still had an overheat problem but it also has a problem starting. I can start it with a jump but it won’t stay charged. The alternator doesn’t seem to be working anymore. Not only that but the radiator fan never kicks in.

My question is; is it possible that the removal of the A/C compressor caused the alternator and radiator fan to quit working? Also, I know the radiator fan was working when I brought it in to him because that’s one of the things that he checked for me. I own a ’93 Plymouth Sundance 2.5 liter eng.

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[IAD_TDI]

Removing a pulley in the belt system would I believe make the belt too large so the belt tensioner will be at its last reaches and not get the belt tight. Now the question is how did this effect your belt (ie where was the AC) and/or can you get a smaller belt. Also look at the path of the belt before and after the removal of the AC. Do you now have a situation were the belt makes less contact to the pulley.

[college man]

If the ac belt is connected to the alternator.Then yes the system
will not charge.If not connected then no the alternator should charge.
If the battery is dead. The alternator will not bring back a dead battery.
You need to have the battery load tested and the charging system checked.
As for the radiator fan not working.Some fans are tied into the ac system.
If the system does not see refrigerant pressure the fan may not work. Usually
your coolant temp sensor controls the cooling fan.Here is a sight for a wiring
diagram to see if the fan circuit is affected by the ac.

http://www.bbbind.com/

https://www.ericthecarguy.com/faq/solving-automotive-electrical-problems

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