A/C compressor vs clutch problem

[timmycharger]

This is on my daily driver 2000 Chrysler 300m.  The engine would squeal for weeks when the a\c was turned on until the separate v belt snapped.  I replaced the belt and the a/c worked for a short time until snapping the new belt.  Is this a ac clutch issue or is it the compressor. Or something else?  With the belt removed,  how easily should the compressor turn. The clutch spins very easily but im sure it is supposed to until you click on the ac. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

[John_Kunkel]

With the belt removed, the compressor pulley should spin freely but the compressor itself doesn't spin until the clutch is engaged by the control panel.

Belt slip on initial engagement is usually caused by the compressor "slugging" (trying to pump liquid instead of gas). This device might help:

http://www.autoserviceprofessional.com/article/93641/strike-out-compressor-slugging-with-four-seasons-deslugger

[Baldwinvette77]

Desluggers are awesome!, but usually only affect cars where the compressor is the lowest part of the system and the lines run vertically down to it,

like it was mentioned before, with the belt off see if the compressor engages and disengages and try to rotate it, have someone press the a/c button in the car and look to see if the clutch engages and see if it spins as a unit

[timmycharger]

Thanks guys, appreciate the feedback