Dorman 34229 A/C compressor by-pass pulley for the 1996-2002 Dodge Ram 2500 and other vehicles lets the standard drive belt keep running once a failed A/C compressor is removed.
- Plastic pulley mounted on an aluminum bracket
- Serpentine-groove pulley with a 120 mm outside diameter
- Quality components chosen for a long service life
- Extensively tested to confirm a quality fit
Quick facts
- Part: Dorman 34229 A/C compressor by-pass pulley
- Fits: 1996-2002 Dodge Ram 2500 and other vehicles
- Material: Aluminum bracket, plastic pulley
- Condition: New
A seized or noisy A/C compressor, or air that stops cooling, can mean the compressor has failed. Before you replace the compressor with this bypass pulley, rule out other causes of weak cooling, such as a wiring fault or low refrigerant; a shop can test both.
Fits
It fits the 1996-2002 Dodge Ram 2500 and the 1996-2002 Dodge Ram 3500.
Specifications
Fit and size
- Outside diameter: 120 mm
- Quantity per vehicle: 1
- Pulleys per listing: 1
- Compressor type: FS10
Build and materials
- Pulley type: serpentine
- Pulley material: plastic
- Bracket material: aluminum
- Mounting bracket: included
- Condition: New
- Country of origin: China
In the box
One pulley and one mounting bracket. Mounting hardware is not included, so plan on new fasteners, since the old ones may not be reusable. This listing holds one pulley, and each vehicle takes one.
Installation notes
- Uses the same mounting points as the A/C compressor.
- Installation instructions are included with the part.
Interchange: 2769NK · 78545 · TSN2611 · TSN2612 · 6511264 · SK34229 · CO4979AC · KT1205 · KT1205A · KT4477 · KT4477A · KT4481 · KT4481A · KT4482 · KT4482A · KT5773 · KT5773A · KT5774 · KT5774A
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This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
2769NK, 78545, TSN2611, TSN2612, 6511264, SK34229, CO4979AC, KT1205, KT1205A, KT4477, KT4477A, KT4481, KT4481A, KT4482, KT4482A, KT5773, KT5773A, KT5774, KT5774A
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this Dorman AC compressor by-pass pulley the right one for the 1996-2002 Dodge Ram 2500?
Yes. Dorman 34229 fits the 1996-2002 Dodge Ram 2500 and the 1996-2002 Dodge Ram 3500, and each of them takes one.
Does the Dorman 34229 bypass pulley come with a bracket and bolts?
The Dorman 34229 comes with the pulley and the mounting bracket. Mounting hardware is not included, so you will need fasteners; installation instructions ship with the part.
What are the pulley and bracket made of on this bypass pulley?
The pulley is plastic and the bracket is aluminum. It is a serpentine-groove pulley with a 120 mm outside diameter.
What can show that an A/C compressor has failed and needs to be bypassed?
A noisy or seized compressor, or A/C air that no longer cools, can be signs of a failed compressor. These signs can have other causes too.
Where does the Dorman 34229 bypass pulley mount?
It goes on the A/C compressor's own mounting points, so the standard drive belt stays in use after the compressor is removed. Installation instructions come with the part.
