Cooling system.
Jul 26, 2023 at 7:27 AM
The air conditioner keeps running down the battery?
2013 CHEVROLET MALIBU
PAM SALLEE
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Hi,
If the A/C is causing the battery to discharge, we may have a weak alternator that can't keep up with the load. Is that what you mean or is it something different? For example, the A/C indicator light stays on when the key is off.
Let me know. Also, I need you to check the alternator output. It is really easy to do and only requires a basic multimeter or voltmeter.
Here is a link that explains how it's done:
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-alternator
Let me know what you find. Note: When testing, turn the A/C on to see what the battery voltage reads.
Take care,
Joe
If the A/C is causing the battery to discharge, we may have a weak alternator that can't keep up with the load. Is that what you mean or is it something different? For example, the A/C indicator light stays on when the key is off.
Let me know. Also, I need you to check the alternator output. It is really easy to do and only requires a basic multimeter or voltmeter.
Here is a link that explains how it's done:
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-alternator
Let me know what you find. Note: When testing, turn the A/C on to see what the battery voltage reads.
Take care,
Joe
Jul 26, 2023 at 9:47 PM
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