I have a 1997 ford probe and when I run the A/C ewhile I am driving I have no problem, but when I am in park or stopped at a light my A?C starts to drain the power from my battery. I can have my lights on and the radio and nothing happens. It is only when I am running the A/C as far as I have seen. I watched it and the engine starts to shake and rattle when I have the A/C on and it in park, every time the engine shakes the battery indicater in my car shows more drainage. Please help...
2006-08-02 07:24:50 · 2 answers · asked by xxkittenluvxx143 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
The car isn't idling high enough when the AC compressor is running some relay or switch isn't functioning or the ajustment is out.
2006-08-02 07:30:53 · answer #1 · answered by Daniel H 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check that belt to make sure that it isn't slipping. There is also a fast idle switch that may not be doing it's job. This automaticlly steps up the idle when the A/C is on.
2006-08-02 08:12:46 · answer #2 · answered by Gary Gearfreak 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋