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Can you bypass sepertine belt for ac on jeep liberty 2003?

You can't completely bypass the serpentine belt for the AC on a 2003 Jeep Liberty. The serpentine belt drives multiple components, including the alternator, power steering pump, and the AC compressor. Removing the belt entirely will leave you without power steering, charging for the battery, and possibly other essential functions.

While you can *remove* the serpentine belt to disable the AC compressor, this is not a bypass. It's a complete shutdown of several critical systems. It's not recommended for anything other than very short-term troubleshooting to determine if the AC compressor is the source of a noise or other problem.

If your AC is malfunctioning, the proper approach is to:

* Diagnose the problem: Is it the compressor, the refrigerant, a leak, or something else? A qualified mechanic can diagnose this accurately.

* Repair the AC system: Replacing a faulty compressor, recharging refrigerant, or fixing a leak are common fixes. Attempting a makeshift bypass could damage other components and be dangerous.

Driving with the serpentine belt removed for any extended period is extremely risky and should be avoided.