HELP: calling all auto mechanics!

[nyyankeees]

I have a 2000 Saturn SC1, 5spd, with about 84,000 miles on it. About 2 weeks ago the radiator fan motor was replaced and everything seemed fine. Then yesterday when I drove my car, sometimes not always when I slow down to turn or stop, the battery light comes on and it stalls but then it will start right back up. The even weirder part is that it only does this with the blower running(A/C). If I drive around with the A/C off( in 90+ weather, fun!) it runs normally and doesn't stall?? Also the times that it chooses not to stall even with the A/C running the voltage goes down real weak until I start driving again. For some reason this also effects the RPMs, they rise up normally as i accelerate but, then when i shift into the next gear they drop all the way to 0 and then pop back up to where they belong really quick. Oh yea and also I can have the A/C on high and be parked or just waitng, like at a drive thru or something and it doesn't stall or lose voltage?? I need help and don't have a lot of money and I'm a girl and don't wanna get ripped off, does anyone have any advice???

 

[madison]

I am thinking you might have a loose alternator belt...or you might have a non consistent alternator unit...I would check the belt first...then check the pully that the belt turns on...lastly check the unit itself.
Another suggestion...kinda scummy, go to your local HS auto shop class and use your long hair (if you have long hair) bat your eyes and ask for help...mention that you are "donating" your car for a couple of hours for a special project class

 

[chypriss]

I agree with Madison, it does sound like your alternator belt is not tight enough. The alternator is what keeps your cars electical system charge, and if the belt is loose then its wont charge properly. And if that isnt the case get a new alternator, dont know how much it would cost you, they are pretty easy to install, usually 3 bolts or so(make sure you disconnect battery before any work on alternator, they dont call me sparky for nothing.
Ohh and the reason you car stalls with the A/C on is because it takes alot of energy to run the A/C and if there isnt enough voltage, the then car will shut off.

 

[madison]

...plus if indeed it's a bad unit...most commercial auto stores will buy the bad unit some some money towrads a new unit...
Once again...the your local HS auto shop might even rebuilt it for free if you smell kinda pretty that day

 

[chypriss]

Damn you women with your good looks and awsome smelling perfumes. I wish I could get stuff done for looking and smelling good.

That gives me an idea :thinking: i just might try that.

 

[nyyankeees]

thank you guys. :yes: