Originally Posted by
assailant
from memory, my 04 has just one belt which runs everything.. i doubt youd be able to turn it by hand.
if youre not an aircon expert, i suggest you open the bonnet, turn the car on without the aircon, stand in front of the idling engine and get somebody to turn the aircon on for you while you watch and listen.
ordinarily, the aircon will place a larger load on the engine and you should hear the sound of the engine idle change slightly as well. (and if you are extra observant you should hear and see it pull in as well)