alternator

2001 MAZDA TRIBUTE
143,745 MILES • 0.6L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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S4SAMSON
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My car light dimming, horn not sounding well engine power almost going of, but is I take off the air conditioner, and light power increases and horn will sound good. what is wrong with my car? please help.
Aug 31, 2017 at 5:14 AM
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It sounds like your alternator is going out, to confirm the problem.

Here is a guide to help you do a simple test:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-alternator

and if it is bad here is a guide to help you get it changed out.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-an-alternator

Please let us know what happens.

Cheers, Ken
Sep 1, 2017 at 12:27 PM