Will broken AC Compressor damage my transmission or engine in anyway?

Asked by Timm Aug 05, 2020 at 12:29 PM about the 2005 Toyota 4Runner SR5 V8 4WD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

AC unit broke was running it had a weird squeal
then a smell  AC light then was flashing I haven’t
used it in long time didn’t have the money to
replace.   Will this issue damage my transmission in
anyways?  Heard it could. Thank you

2 Answers

F_O_R answered 3 years ago

If the serpentine belt cannot turn properly then you can ruin your engine by overheating it.

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