Re: A/C power drain

["David Teitelbaum" <jtrealty@xxxx>]

You can't run the A/C and not drive the car for long. At idle the
alternator isn't putting out enough and you are using up power from
the battery. If you do have an '82 then you shouldn't have the Ducey,
it is more likely the Motorola unless it has been changed. You could
make sure all the electrical connections are clean and tight, the belt
to the alternator is not loose, and the battery is still good (if it
is over 5 years old it is time to replace).
David Teitelbaum
vin 10757 




--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "thebrave65" <johnnysher1@xxxx> wrote:
> I recently looked at an '82 model and noticed that when I turned on 
> the A/C the power REALLY drained from the car. I looked at the 
> alternator, and at first, I didn't see it until I spotted it mounted 
> almost under the car near the starter.
> 
> I don't know if it was a Ducey but I do know that I've not seen an 
> alternator mounted like that. I'm guessing that it is a low amp alt 
> but I couldn't tell what brand it was.
> 
> Could the alternator be the problem?
> 
> Johnny