Problem with turning on AC - FirebirdV6.com/CamaroV6.com Message Board

Announcement

Collapse
No announcement yet.

Problem with turning on AC

Collapse
X
 
  • Filter
  • Time
  • Show
Clear All
new posts

  • Problem with turning on AC

    Ok, here is my problem. When I turn on my AC, it makes my tach and speedometer freak out. They start bouncing around and the speedometer settles out around 35 mph at idle with the car out of gear.

    Also, if I turn on the AC with the headlights on, the lights dim and start to pulse like a motorcycle.

    Any Ideas?
    UAH FSAE<br />Chief Engineer<br /> <a href=\"http://chargermotorsports.com\" target=\"_blank\">http://chargermotorsports.com</a> <br /> <a href=\"http://members.cardomain.com/camaronat\" target=\"_blank\">http://members.cardomain.com/camaronat</a>

  • #2
    This sounds like a regulator problem. I just had pretty much the same thing happen on my Merc. minivan. Changed the battery, alternator twice each and the problem still manifested. Put it in the shop and it ended up being a battery cable.
    On this one, it sounds like the drain from the A/C (pulls a lot of amps) and the lighting is causing the instruments to act in an erratic manner. My van did the identical thing. I'm leaning towards that alternator for starts.
    Hope you get it settled... I know my situation was a real pain. Blessings... [img]graemlins/wavey.gif[/img]
    \"this isn\'t flying...its falling...with style!\"<br /> -Buzz Lightyear<br /><br /><br /> 96 bright red firebird, T-tops, monsoon CD Flowmaster catback dual exhaust <br /><br /> <a href=\"http://members.cardomain.com/joyfellowship1\" target=\"_blank\">http://members.cardomain.com/joyfellowship1</a> <br /> <a href=\"http://www.joyfellowshipchurch.com\" target=\"_blank\">www.joyfellowshipchurch.com</a>

    Comment


    • #3
      Hmm...I'll check into it. Will have to take it to autozone tonight.
      UAH FSAE<br />Chief Engineer<br /> <a href=\"http://chargermotorsports.com\" target=\"_blank\">http://chargermotorsports.com</a> <br /> <a href=\"http://members.cardomain.com/camaronat\" target=\"_blank\">http://members.cardomain.com/camaronat</a>

      Comment

      Latest Topics

      Collapse

      There are no results that meet this criteria.

      FORUM SPONSORS

      Collapse
      Working...
      X