{"id":79163,"date":"2022-12-13T22:07:32","date_gmt":"2022-12-14T06:07:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=79163"},"modified":"2025-08-29T01:42:33","modified_gmt":"2025-08-29T08:42:33","slug":"where-is-the-a-c-compressor-located","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/where-is-the-a-c-compressor-located\/","title":{"rendered":"Where is the A\/C Compressor Located?"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 3<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><style>.kadence-column79163_7f3cf6-da > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column79163_7f3cf6-da > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column79163_7f3cf6-da > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column79163_7f3cf6-da > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column79163_7f3cf6-da > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column79163_7f3cf6-da > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column79163_7f3cf6-da > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column79163_7f3cf6-da{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column79163_7f3cf6-da > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column79163_7f3cf6-da > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column79163_7f3cf6-da inner-column-1 qk-look-widget\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-row ultp-block-0066b6  qk-main-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-row-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-row-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-column ultp-block-766e75\"><div class=\"ultp-column-wrapper\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading79163_f8b706-68, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading79163_f8b706-68[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading79163_f8b706-68\"]{text-align:center;font-size:20px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading79163_f8b706-68 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading79163_f8b706-68[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading79163_f8b706-68\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-family:Inter;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading79163_f8b706-68 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading79163_f8b706-68[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading79163_f8b706-68\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading79163_f8b706-68 summary-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading79163_f8b706-68\"><span>Summary<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In most cases, the A\/C compressor can be found in front of the engine with other belt-driven accessories.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Locating the A\/C compressor might require you to recover the refrigerant.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Replacing or repairing the A\/C compressor and its surrounding parts requires special equipment. If you don&rsquo;t have the right tools, the job is best left to the pros.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>Your car&rsquo;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/a-c-compressor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"air conditioning (A\/C) compressor\">air conditioning (A\/C) compressor<\/a> pressurizes and distributes refrigerant throughout the A\/C system. Without a functional compressor, your car&rsquo;s A\/C system wouldn&rsquo;t work, which would be a real bummer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&rsquo;re new to automotive repair or cars in general, you might not know where the A\/C compressor is located, and that&rsquo;s okay. We&rsquo;re here to help you find the compressor and become more acquainted with how it works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where is the A\/C Compressor Typically Located?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>On traditional, internal combustion-powered vehicles (and some hybrids), the A\/C compressor is driven off the engine by a belt. Because of this, the compressor is located at the front of the engine with the rest of the belt-driven accessories (i.e., <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/alternator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"alternator\">alternator<\/a>, etc.).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Parts of an A\/C Compressor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/parts-of-an-a-c-compressor-1024x683.png\" alt=\"parts of an a c compressor\" class=\"wp-image-79190\" style=\"width:1024px;height:683px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/parts-of-an-a-c-compressor-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/parts-of-an-a-c-compressor-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/parts-of-an-a-c-compressor-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/parts-of-an-a-c-compressor-600x400.png 600w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/parts-of-an-a-c-compressor-1200x800.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/parts-of-an-a-c-compressor-150x100.png 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/parts-of-an-a-c-compressor.png 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">All positive-displacement compressors have a clutch, which consists of a front plate and an electromagnetic coil.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>While a growing number of compressors are the variable-displacement type, which can vary the amount of refrigerant the compressor moves through the system, most still have what&rsquo;s referred to as a positive-displacement design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A positive displacement compressor moves a fixed amount of refrigerant through the A\/C system for a given cycle. All positive-displacement compressors have a clutch, which consists of a front plate and an electromagnetic coil. There&rsquo;s also a pulley that rides on a bearing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whenever the vehicle is running, the compressor&rsquo;s pulley is driven off the engine by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/drive-belt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"drive belt\">drive belt<\/a>. Then when you turn on the A\/C, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/a-c-compressor-clutch-coil\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"clutch coil\">clutch coil<\/a> engages, creating an electromagnetic field that pulls the clutch plate against the pulley, forcing the compressor to turn along with the pulley.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A\/C Compressor Location Diagram<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you ready to locate your car&rsquo;s A\/C compressor? You&rsquo;ll typically find the compressor at the front of the engine compartment, where it&rsquo;s driven off the drive belt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/a-c-compressor-location-diagram-1024x683.png\" alt=\"a c compressor location diagram\" class=\"wp-image-79191\" style=\"width:1024px;height:683px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/a-c-compressor-location-diagram-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/a-c-compressor-location-diagram-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/a-c-compressor-location-diagram-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/a-c-compressor-location-diagram-600x400.png 600w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/a-c-compressor-location-diagram-1200x800.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/a-c-compressor-location-diagram-150x100.png 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/a-c-compressor-location-diagram.png 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">You&rsquo;ll typically find the compressor at the front of the engine compartment, where it&rsquo;s driven off the drive belt.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Note:<\/strong> This is a generic location diagram. Consult a repair manual or repair database to determine the exact location of your car&rsquo;s A\/C compressor.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tips When Trying to Access the A\/C Compressor<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Usually, the A\/C compressor isn&rsquo;t that difficult to access, but there are some things to keep in mind if you plan to replace the compressor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before the compressor can be removed, the refrigerant must be recovered from the A\/C system so that it doesn&rsquo;t escape into the atmosphere. Then after the new compressor is installed, the system must be evacuated and recharged with refrigerant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"rsi-card\">\n  <div class=\"rsi-thumb\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/d_noimage.jpg\/b_white\/e_sharpen,e_auto_brightness,e_auto_contrast\/f_auto\/q_auto:eco,dpr_auto\/w_873,h_873,c_pad\/images\/repg191107_1\">\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"rsi-info\">\n    <span class=\"rsi-title\">The Best A\/C Compressors: Top Brands for Fast, Quality Replacements<\/span>\n    <span class=\"rsi-desc\">See which a\/c compressor brands are best for your vehicle. Learn about application, quality, and cost, and find budget-friendly replacement brands.<\/span>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/the-best-a-c-compressors-top-brands-for-fast-quality-replacements-quickref\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Discover Your Options\">Discover Your Options<\/a>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Because the recovery and recharge process requires special equipment, the job is typically best left to a professional.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 3<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>Your car&rsquo;s air conditioning (A\/C) compressor pressurizes and distributes refrigerant throughout the A\/C system. Without a functional compressor, your car&rsquo;s&#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/where-is-the-a-c-compressor-located\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1643,"featured_media":79195,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[3754,52],"tags":[1175,3673,19,1310],"ppma_author":[2622],"class_list":{"0":"post-79163","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-air-conditioning-and-heating","8":"category-diy","9":"tag-a-c-compressor-2","10":"tag-a-c-compressor-clutch-coil","11":"tag-alternator","12":"tag-drive-belt","13":"entry"},"acf":{"adrotate_specific_mobile_ad":"","adrotate_specific_desktop_ad":""},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Where is the A\/C Compressor Located? - In The Garage with CarParts.com<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"If you\u2019re new to automotive repair or cars in general, you might not know where the A\/C compressor is located. 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